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MAY 28, 2024

The spirit was distilled in 2012 and aged for five and a half years in ex-bourbon barrels. The Signature Series showcases the range of Arran spirit, with each release being hand-selected by Distillery Manager Stewart Bowman. Barrel Bonfire is an 11 Year Old single malt with a phenol level of 42 PPM.

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OCTOBER 19, 2024

The Johnnie Walker brand continues to emphasize travel and exploration, with Diageo promoting the brand by launching the Voyager, a 1920s 1920s-style yacht that sailed through Asia between September 2012 – March 2013, hosting a number of events at different destinations onboard.

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JUNE 18, 2024

In that case, you will notice that Elizabeth II’s jubilees ( diamond and platinum) were celebrated in 2012 and 2022 respectively. Elizabeth II’s coronation took place one year and four months after her accession to the throne Suppose you follow the Royal family or indeed lived in the UK in the last 12 years.

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MAY 25, 2024

Credit: Whisky Auctioneer The Macallan features in the James Bond film Skyfall (2012). Designed to be exacts replicas, Macallan maintains the spirit is unchanged – as the shape, size, and thickness of the stills all contribute to the resulting spirit. The Macallan and 007 The Fine & Rare Series was launched in 2002.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Just like the previous incarnation, this redesign stuck around for only four years before another redesign in 2012. It was also the introduction of the half-blue, half-white labels. The Fine Oak series was rebranded as ‘Triple Cask’ in 2018, although this too is now discontinued.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

TL;DR Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve, relaunched in 2012, is a smooth, honeyed blended Scotch with Clynelish malt at its core. Serge sampled the Gold Label Reserve soon after is release in 2012. Ideal for celebrations and mid-tier indulgence. What Is Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve?

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MARCH 27, 2024

The whisky was bottled in 2012, and sampled by Serge Valentin on December 5th of that year. SGP:461 – 91 points.” – Serge Valentin, WhiskyFun.com , December 2012 The Price of the Glenturret 34 Year Old Berry Bros & Rudd At Auction This Glenturret 34 Year Old is extremely rare at auction.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Gordon & MacPhail Generations Glenlivet 1940 70 Years Old (Release 2) followed on 20 th September 2012, an exclusive release bottled from cask 339. Gordon & MacPhail released the second bottling in the Generations series on 8 th March 2011, a Glenlivet 1940 70 Years Old, bottled from the casks originally ordered by John Urquhart.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2024

Just like the previous incarnation, this redesign stuck around for only four years before another redesign in 2012. It was also the introduction of the half-blue, half-white labels. The Fine Oak series was rebranded as ‘Triple Cask’ in 2018, although this too is now discontinued.

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MAY 19, 2024

In 2012, Bruichladdich was purchased by Remy Cointreau for £58 million which resulted in significant upgrades such as new machinery and warehousing. They remained so until 2001 when a group of Islay landowners and a London wine merchant pooled resources to purchase the distillery for £6 million.

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MAY 30, 2024

Andrews, is teaming up with independent distiller Eden Mill to offer premium gin and single malt scotch whisky flights. Eden Mill Distillery was established in 2012 on the banks of the Eden Estuary and has since been distilling premium gins and single malt scotch whisky.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Gordon & MacPhail Generations Glenlivet 1940 70 Years Old (Release 2) followed on 20 th September 2012, an exclusive release bottled from cask 339. Gordon & MacPhail released the second bottling in the Generations series on 8 th March 2011, a Glenlivet 1940 70 Years Old, bottled from the casks originally ordered by John Urquhart.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 6, 2024

The Macallan Diamond Jubilee is one of The Macallan ’s most prized royal releases, created in celebration of Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne in 2012. Elizabeth II’s was celebrated in 2012, at the age of 86. Since its release the bottle has been popular on the secondary market amongst both whisky collectors and Royal Family fans.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Skyfall (2012) – The Macallan 1962 Fine and Rare The first drink you think to associate with James Bond is the infamous Vodka Martini (“shaken not stirred”). In Skyfall (2012), Bond, played by Daniel Craig, confronts the film’s villain Raoul Silva, played by Javier Bardem.

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MARCH 5, 2025

Whilst Bond is typically known for his love of a vodka martini (shaken, not stirred), in Ian Flemings original novels, Bond much prefers a dram of good quality scotch whisky. Raoul Silva reaches for a bottle of Macallan 50 Year Old in Skyfall (2012). The connection runs deeper than just a drinkBond himself has Scottish roots.

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Dalmore Constellation Collection was launched in 2012, using freshly redesigned packaging which featured a large silver stag emblem on each bottling.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The First Edition of Whisky Opus Back in 2012, the late Dominic Roskrow and I had been commissioned to write Whisky Opus for the Penguin Random House imprint. From Scotland’s distillery boom and China ’s whisky rise to updated labels and new tasting notes, we’ve crafted a guide that captures today’s vibrant whisky landscape.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Since then, the distillery has thrived, releasing a 12 Year Old in 2005 and a fully-fledged core range in 2012. Following a few more ownership changes and mothballings, Glen Scotia ended up in the hands of the Loch Lomond Group in 1996. However, Dal Raita Distillery is set to join the ranks after planning permission was approved in 2023.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In 2012, the old site was demolished, and the distillery underwent a major upgrade. Rather than letting it go to waste, Diageo used the site for experimental distilling, researching copper, reflux, and worm tubs. Despite its understated presence, Linkwood continues to receive major investment.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The moniker was coined by whisky writer, Dave Broom, in 2012, recognizing the whiskys bold and robust nature. A Storied History Many casual scotch whisky fans or drinkers may not have even heard the name Mortlach before. However, it is a central character in the history of Speyside distilling.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Ardbeg Galileo (2012) – The One That Went to Space In what became one of whisky’s most audacious experiments, Ardbeg sent vials of whisky compounds to the International Space Station in 2011. Originally priced at 84.99, Supernova releases now command significant premiums at auction, particularly the 2009 first edition.

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