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Every Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition – Part 2

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Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Editions 2015 & 2016 Throughout 2015 and 2016, Johnnie Walker continued to release city and country Blue Label themed editions, beginning with 12 expressions in 2015. Two Blue Label: New York editions were released, a 75cl and 100cl duty-free bottling, each depicting a different view of the city.

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Ireland and Iberia: Kindred Spirits – An Interview with Irish Distillers’ Billy Leighton

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Like Scotch, Irish whiskey has a long tradition of aging in ex-sherry casks that hail from this part of the world. The ex-bourbon, American oak backbone of so many Irish and Scotch whiskeys today really didn’t become the norm until the 1960s. Was that the start of the Iberian Series?

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Alice In Wonderland-Inspired Whisky To Provide Clean Water To People In Madagascar

The Whiskey Wash

The Glen Scotia 2016 8 Year Old is limited to just 210 bottles. The Glen Scotia 2016 8 Year Old Single Cask (59.1% Credit: The Maclean Foundation The Glen Scotia 2016 8 Year Old The Glen Scotia 2016 8 Year Old was hand-selected by Charles Maclean and Glen Scotia Master Distiller, Iain McAlister.

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Laphroaig 18 Year Old Is Back

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Its removal from the distillery’s lineup in 2016 was a loss to the many fans who appreciated the malt’s depth of character and sweet smoke. Eight years since the beloved Laphroaig 18 Year Old was discontinued the distillery has announced that the iconic expression will be making a return to its core range, selling for £180 (~$230).

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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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Glen Grant’s Master Distiller, Dennis Malcolm OBE To Retire, New Master Distiller Named

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Then, in 2016, Dennis Malcolm was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to the Speyside community and the scotch whisky industry. Five years later, Malcolm celebrated 60 years in the scotch whisky industry.

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The Best Single Malt Whiskey According To The ADI International Spirits Competition 2024

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The ADI’s International Spirits Competition was founded in 2007, and Eric Zandona became the competition director in 2016. In 2016, our Lead Steward, David T. In 2016, Brad and Seth Klann successfully harvested the first full acre of Full Pint barley and malted it at Mecca Grade Estate Malt.

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