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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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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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Whisky Hammer Marks 100th Auction with Remarkable Giveaway

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About Whisky Hammer Whisky Hammer, a prominent online whisky auction platform, was founded by brothers Craig and Daniel Milne in 2016. To register with the auction house and take a chance on the $12,700 whisky vouchers, join Whisky Hammer here.

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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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Scotch Whisky Legends: Rosebank 20 Year Old Distillers Agency/Zenith 1980s

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According to my research, this bottle has been sold at auction just 28 times, with its first appearance being in August 2016. .” – Serge Valentin, WhiskyFun.com , April 2008 Auction Prices Given the rarity of Rosebank distillate from the 1960s, it is no surprise that this bottle commands a premium at auction.

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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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The Ultimate Guide To The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

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The 12 Year Old Double Cask expression was launched in 2016, and the range is still available today, complete with a 15 Year Old, an 18 Year Old, and a 30 Year Old expression. The Macallan is well-known for its sherry cask maturation, hence the Sherry Oaks are the longest-running series, and the core 12 Year Old expression.