Crossing the Pacific
What do consumers know, or think they know, about imported Japanese products? According to a number of sake and Japanese whisky experts, misconceptions about the category are plentiful and confusion is rampant.
Since retailers are...
Cask Conditioned
Irish whiskey is still high-proof strong after so many years of double-digit growth. More than riding on the coattails of American’s infatuation with whiskey, Irish is enlarging the demographic, bringing new consumers into the...
Canada on the Cusp
Canadian whisky may not get as much respect as its Irish, Scottish and American counterparts these days, but if whisky-buying was “American Idol,” Canadian would definitely be competing in the finals.
After all, the entire...
Collingwood 21 Year Old Rye named ‘Canadian Whisky of the Year’
A jury of nine independent whisky experts named Collingwood 21 Year Old Rye the “Canadian Whisky of the Year” at the 5th annual Canadian Whisky Awards. The awards, held Thursday, Jan. 15th at the Victoria Whisky Festival in Victoria,...
Eddie Russell Promoted to Wild Turkey Master Distiller
Wild Turkey has promoted long-time employee Eddie Russell to head bourbon distiller.
Eddie will work alongside his distillery mentor, and father, Jimmy, a fellow master distiller who has worked at Wild Turkey for 60 years. Eddie is his family's...
Van Gogh Imports Changes Name, Will Integrate With Sazerac Co.
Effective immediately, Van Gogh Imports has taken the new name 375 Park Avenue Spirits. Moreover, the company is on track to become fully integrated within the Sazerac Company.
“As 2015 unfolds, we will be adding a select number of...
David Beckham, Simon Fuller Welcome Haig Club to U.S.
David Beckham and Simon Fuller officially welcomed the new single grain Scotch whisky, Haig Club, to the United States last night in West Hollywood.
During a small private cocktail party, Beckham treated guests to a narrative...
anCnoc 1975 Vintage and 18YO
anCnoc 1975 Vintage - This single malt was drawn from just three casks, and only 1,590 bottles will be made available worldwide. With an amber tone, anCnoc 1975 Vintage is neither chill-filtered nor colored and was...
Balblair Vintage Releases: 2003, 1999, 1990, 1983
2003 Vintage - Infused with floral notes and hints of citrus fruits, apricots and honey, Balblair 2003 combines orange, lemon, honey and spice. Suggested Retail Price: $70.
1999 Vintage - Copper in appearance with flecks of sparkling bronze....
Diageo Single Malt Special Releases
Diageo has announced its 2014 Single Malt Special Releases for the United States.
This year, the collection includes 11 whiskies, each representing flavors based on the place from which it was crafted. These releases have been hand-selected by...
