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Old Forester’s 117 Series has brought a number of covetable and experimental bottles to market. On Tuesday, the bourbon brand released the line’s newest addition: Scotch Cask Finish. in 1870, and has become a fixture in the American whiskey category. Old Forester 117 Series Scotch Cask Finish is available starting Dec.
We’ll delve into the Urquhart family’s four generations of leadership, their pioneering role in the single malt revolution, and the landmark bottlings that have cemented their place in whisky history. Additionally, we’ll examine the opening of The Cairn Distillery and a dedicated gin distillery.
Credit: Diageo Three years since Brora ’s doors reopened, and spirit began to flow from its stills once more, the slumbering casks in the distillery’s warehouse now officially contain scotch whisky rather than new-make spirit. Costing £10,000 per bottle, the distillery exclusive bottling pays tribute to Brora’s past and looks to the future.
Bottled in November 2021, this became another of the rare private cask bottlings scattered across the secondary market. Only 210 bottles were produced from this cask, making this an incredibly rare expression. Other such bottles include the Springbank Starkickers, which you can read about here.
With around 300 different Blue Label bottlings, including limited editions and variant blends, Johnnie Walker frequently collaborates with traditional and contemporary artists to create distinctive, vibrant designs. Some releases are highly exclusive, with production runs as small as 100 bottles. ABV – with only 888 bottles produced.
The Rarity of Dallas Dhu Single Malt Whisky Industry excitement surrounding the reopening of Dallas Dhu is being bolstered by Whisky Auctioneer , which is offering old and rare bottles of Dallas Dhu in its July auction, which begins today (July 26th). This month’s auction will feature many rare bottles of Dallas Dhu single malt whisky.
The Springbank Starkickers The Springbank distillery is one of the most famous and successful distilleries in Scotland, releasing high-age statement whiskies and exclusive bottlings to an audience around the world. Years or even decades later, these casks would be bottled by Springbank as private cask bottlings for members of the syndicates.
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Following the purchase by Angus Dundee in 2000, the distillery began to produce single malt bottlings including a 10 year old and a 15 year old in 2008. In 2021, a replica of the distillery’s original waterwheel was installed and works just as it would have done back in 1825. This was followed by a 30 year old release in 2012.
As such, independent bottlings of Glenfiddich are extremely rare. Bottles such as this Glenfiddich 1956 29 Year Old for Intertrade, therefore, are highly prized. This 1956 vintage was distilled even before the single malt scotch was marketed outside of the United Kingdom. It is still family-owned and run by the Grants.
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The wellie-boot bag that comes with the Laphroaig 10 Year Old is reusable and is designed to carry everything from outdoor gear to water bottles. You might even use it to carry around your next bottle of Laphroaig. Limited to just 220 70cl bottles, each bottle is priced at £2,200.
Originally created by George Ballantine in 1865, the blend has grown into a brand synonymous with Scotch whisky worldwide – Ballantine’s was the world’s second highest-selling scotch whisky in 2021. In 1993, Ballantine’s 21-Year-Old expression was launched – at the time the brand’s oldest whisky bottling.
In celebration, the new Laphroaig Càirdeas 2024 Cask Favourites pays homage to the last three decades of friendship, as well as previous Càirdeas releases, including the 2019 Triple Wood and the 2021 PX Cask. Whisky from these beloved casks has been expertly blended by Master Blender Calum Fraser and bottled at 10 years old.
As the distillery’s longest-running series (which is still going in 2024) the bottlings are a staple of The Macallan’s core range. The distillery also released some ‘Special Selection’ bottlings around this time. Today, The Macallan 18 Year Olds do not carry vintage, only bottling dates. Packaging Changes A 1997 vintage.
Johnnie Walker Red Label does not carry an age statement and is bottled at 40% ABV. This means that we do not know how old the whisky inside the bottle is. We do know, however, that the whisky is at least three years old, as this is a legal requirement in scotch whisky regulation. How Much Is A Bottle of Red Label?
Johnnie Walker Red Label does not carry an age statement and is bottled at 40% ABV. This means that we do not know how old the whisky inside the bottle is. We do know, however, that the whisky is at least three years old, as this is a legal requirement in scotch whisky regulation. How Much Is A Bottle of Red Label?
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MLPA Phenol Parts per Million (PPM): 50ppm Auction Record: Ardbeg 1974 Single Bourbon Cask #2742 – £35,000, November 2022 Highest-rated WhiskyFun Bottle: Ardbeg 1967 29 YO Kingsbury Cask #922 – 96 points Ardbeg was founded in 1815 by the McDougall family on the south coast of Islay. Browse the collection here.
Data reveals that the value of scotch whisky exports fell by 18% to £2.1 this year – the number of scotch whisky bottles exported every second fell from 40 in H1 2023, to 36 in H1 2024. The fall comes after scotch whisky exports topped £6 million for the first time in 2022. The volume of exports also fell by 10.2%
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According to the distillery website, the whisky is “bottled from incredibly rare casks filled during some of the Distillery’s darkest days,” referring to the turbulent period at Ardbeg from the early 80s to the late 1990s. Bottled at 46%, this smoky single malt is perfect for those who prefer a high-age single malt with a peaty kick.
In an innovative collaboration, American actor Nick Offerman has partnered with Islay’s oldest distillery, Lagavulin , to release a series of limited Offerman Edition bottlings. A Lagavulin Offerman 2 nd Edition bottling followed in 2021, launched for the US market and distillery visitors.
The whisky was matured in both ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 47.4% Originally bottled and sold in the 1970s, the 10 year old disappeared from Ardbeg’s core range in the early 1990s. Best Single Malt Scotch 12 Year Old GOLD MEDAL WINNER: Glenmorangie The Accord 12 Year Old 94.6 BUY NOW: $42.99
Owner Diageo has invested £185 million into refurbishing the distillery along with Brora, which reopened in 2021. The Gemini comprises two single malts distilled in 1978 and bottled at 44 years of age. The distillery, located on Islay, has amassed a cult following since its closure in 1983 amid the dreaded Whisky Loch.
As part of the ‘Joy Will Take You Further’ campaign, the latest incarnation of the ‘Striding Man’ was unveiled, which is depicted on bottle labels and brand advertising to the present day. Following ‘White Walker’, Johnnie Walker’s ‘A Song of Ice’ and ‘A Song of Fire’ Game of Thrones promotional bottlings were released in 2019.
This Rosebank 17 Year Old was bottled by Cadenhead at 46% ABV. Much to the delight of Lowland whisky fans, Rosebank was reopened in 2021 and has since released several expressions, including a 30 Year Old. The only other full-sized bottle of 17 Year Old Rosebank that I can find by Cadenhead was 54.2%
As well as benefiting charities, Distillers One of One offers whisky enthusiasts the chance to own completely unique bottles of whisky and embark on once-in-a-lifetime whisky experiences. In 2021 and 2023 the auction saw bids come in from 21 countries. So far, £4.3 million has been raised for the cause.
Brora reopened in 2021, meaning that the sister distilleries are both producing whisky once more. Again, the availability of this bottling in the UK far exceeds that in the United States. It is safe to say that if it were not for this Clynelish 14 Year Old Flora & Fauna, the distillery would not have had such a remarkable comeback.
The bottle in question is the Port Ellen 1969 15 Year Old Celtic Label Gordon & Macphail For Intertrade Don’t forget to read the previous installments of WhiskyFun Legends here. This Port Ellen 1969 15 Year Old Celtic Label Gordon & Macphail was bottled at 64.7% Other than that, the bottle is very unassuming. Even rarer.
Those who successfully purchase a bottle in the March auction (Whisky Hammer’s 100th auction) will be entered into a prize draw. In addition to the giveaway, Whisky Hammer is also bottling a limited edition 11 year old scotch whisky, a small number of which will be available in the March auction. million (~$2.7
It is able to release both tongue-in-cheek novelty NAS bottlings such as the Ardbeg Scorch (famed for its dragon-charred casks) and older, rarer bottlings such as the Ardbeg 1965 (advertised with a hilarious Chanel parody ). One such bottle is the Ardbeg 1967 29 Year Old Kingsbury from cask #922. ABV from single cask #922.
In 2021, after almost four decades of silence, Brora Distillery was revived in a multi-million-pound effort by Diageo. Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.: Est. Bottle No.:
The two luxury brands, which announced their collaboration in 2021, have been quietly yet passionately working on The Macallan Horizon for three years. The bespoke glass bottle is designed to be displayed horizontally rather than vertically. In the spirits world, everything is vertical, such as our stills and our bottles.
Bottled in the 1970s at a strength of 51.5% As such, Giaconne selected single malts to be bottled and imported exclusively for sale in his bar in Salo, Brescia. As such, Giaconne selected single malts to be bottled and imported exclusively for sale in his bar in Salo, Brescia. Salo, Brescia, Italy. Giaccone was really somebody.
In most instances, making one bottle of whisky is extremely carbon and water-intensive, so it is incredibly important that as an industry we try to reduce this. In 2021 we did our first carbon footprint report and we’ve done one every year since. So what is the carbon impact of whisky? Credit: Drimnin Estate Thirdly, water.
This Glen Scotia whisky was distilled in 1973 and bottled in 1999, the same year that Glen Scotia reopened under Loch Lomond Distillers following two periods of closure in the 1980s and 90s. There were two versions of this bottling release: one bottled in 1996 and one bottled in 1999. The new plant continued as Clynelish.
This article delves into some of the most memorable whisky moments in cinema, highlighting the rare and collectible bottlings that have shared the spotlight with legendary actors and unforgettable characters. It’s a waste of good scotch,” responds Bond before engaging Silva’s henchmen in a fight.
As well as clever marketing, Highland Park Distillery also has an impressive list of accolades under its belt for top-quality scotch whiskies: The Highland Park 18 Year Old was named ‘Best Spirit in the World’ by F. Paul Pacult in 2021. It was also awarded a Gold Medal in the 2021 International Spirits Challenge.
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