Posts Tagged ‘whiskey’
Hollywood legend Jean-Claude Van Damme launches own Irish whiskey brand
In a world filled with action-packed movies and adrenaline-pumping stunts, few names stand out as prominently as Jean-Claude Van Damme. Known for his incredible martial arts skills and charismatic on-screen presence, Van Damme has been a global icon in the world of cinema for decades. But now the Hollywood movie legend has taken on a…
Read More9000 bottles of whisky make history at auction
A man who has travelled the world in pursuit of good whisky, has made history after selling his personal collection – the largest in the world to come to auction. Working with market leader Whisky Auctioneer, over 9,000 bottles and 23 auctions later the curtain has closed with the final auction bringing the total to…
Read MoreCask and Still Magazine Issue 6
Issue six of Cask & Still has some northern exposure, as we head to the world’s most northerly distillery, Aurora Spirit, is situated deep in the stunning Arctic Circle. Our featured whisky bar is the dizzying selection of drams at the Jack Rose Dining Saloon in DC. We stay in America as we meet Scottish…
Read MoreNew Scotch whisky brand unveiled by Loch Lomond Group
The Loch Lomond Group has revealed a new single grain Scotch whisky: Spearhead. The new expression showcases pioneering craftsmanship and whisky-making techniques which create a lighter spirit, aiming to encourage more drinkers to enter the world of whisky. The whisky is bold and has a sweeter style, similar to a bourbon, and is crafted at…
Read MoreInnis & Gunn reveals new look for Originals range
Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has unveiled an eye-catching new look for their Originals range, led by their flagship beer, The Original, as they look to brew further success. The new design signals another step forward for the premium beer brand who, now in their 18th year has become one of the UK’s biggest independent,…
Read MoreA collection of vital whiskies for the 21st century
The Whisky Exchange is launching a tasting set that takes drinkers on a journey through the ground-breaking whiskies of the 21st century. In the two decades since brothers Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh founded The Whisky Exchange, the whisky landscape has evolved dramatically. From the meteoric rise of peated styles to the emergence of stellar whiskies…
Read MoreA Week in Whisky: Is this the ultimate prize for a Scotch fan?
MEMBERS of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) have the chance to win an entire cask of whisky from Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh. It’s the first time the society has given away an entire barrel from one of its partner distilleries. The prize is worth around £10,000 and includes duty and ageing for 10 years.…
Read MoreTullibardine launches first tasting pack
A DISTILLERY has launched its first tasting pack, featuring whiskies flavoured using different types of cask. Tullibardine has assembled 50 millilitre samples of the four whiskies in its signature range. Its “Sovereign” single malt is matured in former bourbon whiskey casks, while the other three whiskies in the pack spent time at the end of…
Read MoreCall for early removal of all tariffs on whiskies
America’s 25% tariffs imposed on EU goods, including single malt Scotch whisky, is to stay in place. The Scotch Whisky Association has now urged the UK and US Governments to hold talks, to try to resolve the dispute. The tariffs on a variety of produced was imposed on 18 October on EU goods, which also…
Read MoreFamous Grouse was top-selling whisky at Christmas
The Famous Grouse has overtaken Jack Daniels to become Britain’s top-selling whisky by value. The whisky enjoyed an outstanding Christmas in the UK off-trade, with sales topping £71m – making it the number one whisky in the UK, according to figures from Nielsen ScanTrack, with Off-Trade Total Coverage. The whisk(e)y category in total was valued…
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