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Every Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition – Part 2

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Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Editions 2013 & 2014 In 2013, Johnnie Walker introduced concepts that would become enduring features of the Blue Label limited releases, designer collaborations, panoramic bottle artwork, and the long-running cities branding theme. Read part one here.

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Whisky Review: Aberfeldy 28 Year Old Limited Release

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It was released in 2016 as a travel retail exclusive and following a packaging revamp in 2014. This Aberfeldy 28 Year Old is a high-age statement release from the Highland distillery.

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Tomatin Sherry Collection The Manzanilla Edition: A ‘Chamomile Infusion’ – Does It Stand Up To The Rest?

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You can also read an in-depth exploration of sherry casks in scotch whisky, written by Tomatin’s Global Brand Ambassador, here. The Tomatin Sherry Collection, including the 2014 10 Year Old Manzanilla Edition.

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Isle of Raasay Distillery Switches Up Leadership

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R&B Distillers was founded in 2014 by Alasdair Day and Bill Dobbie, who quickly established the first legal distillery on the island of Raasay in 2017. The inaugural whisky release from Isle of Raasay Distillery hit the shelves in 2020.

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Bowmore 1966 Samaroli Bouquet Available At Auction

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According to my research, only 18 have appeared at online auctions in the UK and Europe since its first appearance in 2014. Considered the world’s best Bowmore scotch whisky, the 1966 Samaroli Bouquet has prompted high praise from prominent whisky reviewers such as Angus MacRaild of WhiskyFun.

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The Ultimate Guide To The Lagavulin 16 Year Old

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But this simple twist on a Highball cocktail, typically made with blended Scotch and soda water, came from respected whisky writer Dave Broom. While researching for his excellent 2014 book, Whisky: The Manual , Broom was keen to find the perfect pairing for each drink. His experiments led him to pair Lagavulin with coke.

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Lochlea Channels Islay In New Ploughing Edition (Second Crop)

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However, the idea of transforming Lochlea into a distillery didn’t come until 2014. The farm, located in the Scottish Lowlands, transitioned from dairy to pedigree beef cattle farming in 2006. Construction commenced in 2017 and by summer 2018, Lochlea began its journey as a Single Malt Whisky producer.