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Apr 10, 2014 | Contributor: Noah Joseph Whisky connoisseurs know that if they're looking for a smokey, peated malt, they need to look to Islay. The Scottish isle is known around the world for its peated whiskies, home as it is to such distilleries as Laphroaig, Ardbeg and Lagavulin. ... Read More |
Mar 19, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-Fairbairn As the popularity of the culinary world continues its unprecedented explosion, Jack Daniel's is introducing a dinner series called Bounty & Barrel to celebrate master chefs and the brand's top-tier Single Barrel Whiskey. These events will take place in New York, Chicago, Austin, San Francisco and Nashville, with each venue getting its own top chefs like David Bazirgan, Jimmy Bannos, Amanda Freitag, and Maneet Chauhan — to name just a few. ... Read More |
Mar 6, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-Fairbairn With both Glenmorangie Single Malt whiskies and Thomas Pink shirts being referred to as having "unnecessarily well made" craftsmanship in their respective products, it should come to little surprise that the brands have partnered for three unique pairings of whiskies and shirts for scotch lovers. ... Read More |
Feb 20, 2014 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern Diageo, the global spirits powerhouse whose brands include Johnnie Walker, Cîroc, Ketel One, Captain Morgan and Tanqueray, is launching a new venture to track down some of the world’s lost and forgotten barrels of whiskey. The Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company will offer up its precious finds to discerning consumers in search of something different. ... Read More |
Jan 30, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-Fairbairn Rocco Forte Hotels recently released news concerning featured programs offered by a handful of their properties. Rather than adhering to the standard ideas of package deals and hotel perks, where traditionally they would offer things onsite or directly related to the hotel or brand, the group is putting a focus on unique experiences and cultural awareness. ... Read More |
Jan 24, 2014 | Contributor: Noah Joseph Most whisky connoisseurs would be happy to go down to a well-stocked liquor store and pick out a nice bottle of single malt to enjoy. But there's a whole class of individuals for whom the usual fare — no matter how varied or rare — will never be enough. These collectors and speculators migrate towards whisky sales, like the one recently held in Edinburgh. ... Read More |
Jan 22, 2014 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern An ultra-rare six-liter “Imperiale” Lalique crystal decanter filled with The Macallan M single malt just set a new record as the world’s most expensive whisky after it was sold by Sotheby’s in Hong Kong for an astounding $628k. ... Read More |
Jan 16, 2014 | Contributor: Noah Joseph Whisky connoisseurs will be well schooled in the terroir and intricacies of the various whisky-making regions of Scotland: the Speyside, the Highlands, Islay and the other Hebridean islands. But the Lowlands are often forgotten. ... Read More |
Dec 16, 2013 | Contributor: Noah Joseph It may be true that you can’t judge a book by its cover, but no one ever said anything about a whisky by its bottle. That’s why distillers and blenders invest so much into designing the packaging of their coveted spirits. This latest release from Macallan, however, takes things a step further. ... Read More |
Nov 29, 2013 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team Since November 12, 2013, Chivas Regal has been welcoming “modern gentlemen” into the Members Club Milano 1909, a space dedicated to men who have high values like friendship and generosity, show courtly manners, and demonstrate a casual chic persona. ... Read More |
Sep 18, 2013 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern Johnnie Walker’s red, black and blue label blended Scotch whiskies are justly famous the world over. Now the storied 200-year-old brand is embarking on a new era with the introduction of their Platinum Label, a perfectly blended 18-year-old whisky inspired by the Walker family tradition of creating “private blends” for favored customers and company directors.... Read More |
Jul 17, 2013 | Contributor: Noah Joseph As far as blended whiskies go, it doesn't get much more prestigious than Johnnie Walker Blue Label. But that doesn't mean the label can't step up its game.... Read More |
Jul 11, 2013 | Contributor: Courtney Driver | 1 Comment Unsurprisingly, many advertisements these days are created with a host of special effects from talking animals to blockbuster-caliber explosions. This week Johnnie Walker released the latest video for the "Keep Walking" campaign, an effort that has been ongoing for some time now, replete with an entirely CGI Bruce Lee on-screen.... Read More |
Jun 3, 2013 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern Thomas Keller’s legendary Napa Valley restaurant The French Laundry just announced the launch of their new spirits program, which features the world famous single malt Scotch, The Macallan. Keller and the restaurant’s sommelier Dennis Kelly personally chose The Macallan as The French Laundry’s exclusive Scotch whisky and specifically hand-selected the newly released 1989 vintage as one of the nine rare expressions of The Macallan available at the restaurant.... Read More |
May 22, 2013 | Contributor: Noah Joseph Scotland's glens, hills and islands are pocked with distilleries and while most are hard at work producing whisky, not all of them are active. Once-active distilleries like Banff, Rosebank and Port Ellen are what insiders classify as "silent stills." It's not every day that a silent still comes back to life, but that is precisely what has happened with the re-inauguration of Tamdhu.... Read More |
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