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Review: Deanston 18 Years Old and 2002 Organic American Oak 20 Years Old

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Highland single malt producer Deanston ‘s first release hit shelves in 1974. In 2000, they began distilling what the brand refers to as “the world’s first certified organic Scotch whisky,” as accredited by the Organic Food Federation. In late 2024, Deanston announced new American distribution of their core 18 year-old single malt, in addition to a limited, vintage-dated 20 year-old bottling of their organic single malt from 2002.

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The Best Scotch Whisky Advent Calendars On The Market Now

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We had our first winter snow in the UK this week. Winter is well and truly upon us and, as we inch closer to the end of November, so is advent and the countdown to Christmas. Whilst the traditional chocolate advent calendar is a treat that we all enjoy, you might find yourself wanting something a little more adult this year…like a scotch whisky advent calendar.

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Review: Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie (2024)

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How time flies. It has been well over a decade since we last tasted Bruichladdich’s flagship single malt, The Classic Laddie , when it was initially launched. I would say we’re way overdue for a revisit, but today’s Laddie is a big departure from what we tasted back then, so this is more like a belated review. That first taste of Laddie was in 2011, when Bruichladdich was still coming into its own and before the Remy Cointreau buyout.

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Johnnie & Genius: The Top 5 Johnnie Walker Print Adverts

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Johnnie Walker is one of the biggest scotch whisky brands in the world. With a history dating back to 1820 and iconic motifs such as The Striding Man, the Johnnie Walker brand is instantly recognizable and beloved amongst scotch whisky fans. A contributing factor to the endurance of Johnnie Walker is the fantastic marketing and advertisements that helped to put the brand on the map.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Scotch, Superstars and Sales, Redefining Luxury Whisky

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Could House of Hazelwood’s quieter approach to luxury branding show an alternative to the whisky industry’s trend of loud, extravagant releases? Photo: House Of Hazelwood The premium whisky industry is dominated by car brand collabs, high impact graphics and outlandish packaging. It is arguable that the oldest whisky in the world , released by Macallan earlier this year, should speak for itself, however it was launched in a spaceship style decanter that can’t pour without a special c

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