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Natterjack Irish Whiskey Stirs Up Limited-Edition Bottling Mistakenly Overaged in Virgin American Oak

May 27, 2024 By Dustin Scoggins

Natterjack’s iconic toad logo is taking a leap into the unknown with a limited-edition bottling rife with “happy” accidents.

Fittingly dubbed The Mistake, the spirit began life as a typical Irish whiskey aged three and half years in ex-bourbon barrels before being transferred to new American oak — Natterjack’s calling card. Unlike the brand’s flagship expression — finished in American oak for just one year — The Mistake was accidentally left to age for two years. After discovering 46 casks of the fortuitous liquor, Natterjack realized it had a hit on its hands.

The expression varies from the formula in other ways. While the brand’s standard whiskey is bottled at 40% ABV, The Mistake notches it up a few degrees to 46% ABV. In keeping with its theme, the bottling will be released in three deliberately misprinted varieties retailing at $69.99.

Since its inception in 2019, Natterjack has described itself as a fusion of Irish spirit and American character. In addition to utilizing ex-bourbon casks, the distiller boasts an 80% corn and 20% malted barley mash bill characteristic of many Kentucky favorites. The brand’s Cask Strength release embraced those influences to wonderful effect, delivering its signature recipe at a scorching 63% ABV.

For more information please visit https://www.natterjack.com/

Rob Mcelhenny and Charlie Day’s ‘Four Walls Irish American Whiskey’

October 8, 2023 By Dustin Scoggins

Photo Credit: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton and Rob McElhenney’s Four Walls Whiskey

NEW YORK — Four Walls, the Irish American whiskey brand founded by Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, and Charlie Day, is headed for bars everywhere and is now available to order online at FourWallsWhiskey.com.

Four Walls is a tribute to the four walls the gang calls home, the bar, and was initially sold as a limited edition release, raising money for the bartending community. “We wanted to create a brand celebrating the four walls that have held our good times in and kept our troubles out,” is how Glenn Howerton describes the gang’s initial inspiration.

Following the success of the limited drop, Glenn, Rob, and Charlie began exploring ways to make a new version of Irish American whiskey, distilled as much for Saturday night as Tuesday afternoon. The unique style of whiskey they envisioned would become a go-to in the type of rooms they cherish, where friends could raise a glass together and not be concerned about whatever is happening outside of that moment.

“After our higher-end releases, it was important for us to make a whiskey priced that all of our fans could try and that bartenders would want to use in everyday drinks,” adds Charlie Day. The 80-proof Irish American Whiskey blend is smooth enough for shots and is blended with an award-winning American Rye to hold up in cocktails – a true utility whiskey.

“The three of us have come up with some of our best ideas and had some of our most memorable nights out together in unassuming rooms where great bartenders made us feel like a million bucks when we probably didn’t have a hundred between us,” said Rob McElhenney, “That is the power of a great bar – when your favorite people are there, your favorite bartender is working, and a great song is playing. Nothing can beat that good time, and that’s what Four Walls is all about.”

As part of Howerton, McElhenney, and Day’s upcoming live podcast tour, Philadelphia was able to have a first taste of Four Walls at the gang’s recent performance at The Mann Center. The tour hits New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on October 12th and 13th, where Four Walls will also be poured.

About Rob, Charlie & Glenn

Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton have always had a knack for crafting fine things together. Like a fine whiskey, their collective work has only gotten richer and intensified its distinct flavor through the years. As writers, producers, and actors, they’ve collaborated on a number of projects, and as friends, they’ve collaborated on a number of great nights out. Four Walls Irish American Whiskey is their way of sharing some of those good times.

For more information please visit https://fourwallswhiskey.com/

Redbreast Irish Whiskey Unveils Newest Release, Redbreast Tawny Port Edition

September 19, 2023 By Dustin Scoggins

Redbreast Irish Whiskey, produced by Irish Distillers at the world-renowned Midleton Distillery in Cork, Ireland, officially introduced Redbreast Tawny Port Cask Edition, a limited-edition single pot still Irish whiskey finished in tawny port casks from Portugal’s breath-taking Douro Valley.

Expertly created by esteemed Master Blender Billy Leighton and Blender Dave McCabe, Redbreast Tawny Port Cask Edition is a single pot still Irish whiskey initially matured in a combination of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks. To add a new dimension to the flavor profile, a portion of these maturing whiskeys were recasked into tawny port casks for a number of years. All of the whiskeys were then skilfully blended and completed their maturation journey by marrying in freshly seasoned tawny port hogsheads for a final maturation period of 14-25 months.

The inspiration for Redbreast Tawny Port Cask Edition started 12 years ago, when Leighton took a trip to the Douro Valley in Portugal to visit some of Midleton Distillery’s partner cooperages and winemakers.

“We were enjoying lunch with the late renowned winemaker Joaquim Anacleto and Gesprove Winemaker José Pinheiro overlooking the valley, discussing the various wines and spirits that had influenced our whiskeys,” says Leighton. “And, being in the valley, we began to imagine how Tawny Port’s intricate flavor profile could affect our whiskies. Curiosity took hold, and we decided to make this daydream a reality – and we are quite pleased with the impeccable result.”

The result Leighton mentions is a rich, well-balanced whiskey with notes of praline, buttery baked goods, and dried cherries from the earlier tawny port influence, followed by a warming sweetness of toasted caramel and vanilla carried through from the bourbon and an added depth of dried fruits from the sherry. The final maturation period in newly procured tawny port casks elevates the nutty character further and provides a sweet finish for a rich, full-bodied whiskey.

“Redbreast Tawny Port Edition’s flavor profile is well within our flock’s DNA, yet it provides an exciting twist from another part of the Iberian Peninsula,” McCabe adds. “Each subsequent expression in the series will represent a new discovery from this rich region which to date has greatly influenced the Redbreast style over the course of its history.”

Redbreast Tawny Port Cask Edition marks the third release of the brand’s acclaimed Iberian Series. The series is inspired by Redbreast’s long-standing connection to some of the Iberian Peninsula’s most celebrated cooperages and winemakers, and combines the rich heritage and craft of the region with the excellence of Midleton Distillery’s single pot still whiskeys, to create expressions that are truly extraordinary. Redbreast Tawny Port Cask Edition is the second limited edition to join the series, following the 2021 release Redbreast Pedro Ximénez Edition, and permanent expression and series anchor Redbreast Lustau Edition.

Redbreast Tawny Port Cask Edition is bottled at 46% ABV and will be available in the USA for an SRP of $99.99 Links to purchase.

Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Sweet and warming confectionery notes of buttered pastry accompanied by aromas of caramelized almonds with subtle undertones of praline and dried cherry. Scented floral honey with whisperings of a delicate herbal character lingers in the background while the seasoned oak and pot still spices accentuate the sweet and full-bodied nature of this wonderfully balanced whiskey.

Taste: Rich and nutty at first with notes of chocolate-coated hazelnut and salted caramel, quickly followed with fresh plums and dried fig. The tannins’ soft presence works in harmony with the luscious and creamy texture, evoking notes of orange marmalade with delicate hints of toasted oak.

Finish: Lingering finish which sees the pot still spices and fruits slowly fading, leaving the tawny seasoned oak to have the last word.

About Irish Distillers

Irish Distillers is Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, our brands are driving the success of Irish whiskey globally. Jameson is the world’s fastest-growing Irish whiskey, achieving +10% net sales growth globally in FY23. Our brands are exported to 130+ markets around the world.

Irish Distillers was formed in 1966, when a merger took place between John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son and Cork Distilleries Company. In 1988 Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard, gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an extensive global distribution network.

In 2022, we announced a multi-million euro investment in a carbon neutral roadmap for Midleton Distillery in addition to our plans to invest in a new distillery on a site adjacent to our existing operations in Midleton.

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard USA?is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris,?France-based Pernod Ricard SA., the world’s second largest spirits and wine company. Pernod Ricard employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide, is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI) and is part of the CAC 40 index. The company’s leading spirits include such prestigious brands as Absolut Vodka, Avión Tequila, Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky, The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlúa Liqueur, Malibu, Martell Cognac, Olmeca Altos Tequila, Beefeater Gin, Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, Co´digo 1530, Monkey 47 Gin, Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin, Malfy Gin, Hiram Walker Liqueurs, Midleton Irish Whiskey, Redbreast Irish Whiskey, Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Lillet, Jefferson’s Bourbon, TX Whiskey, Skrewball Whiskey, Smooth Ambler Whiskey, Rabbit Hole Whiskey, Pernod and Ricard; such superior wines as Jacob’s Creek, Kenwood Vineyards, Campo Viejo, Brancott Estate and Sainte Marguerite en Provence rosé.; and such exquisite champagnes and sparkling wines Perrier-Jouët Champagne, G.H. Mumm Champagne, Mumm Napa.

For More Information:
https://www.redbreastwhiskey.com/en/

Milam & Greene’s Third Release in Highly Limited Wildlife Collection Has Plenty of ‘Bite’

July 25, 2023 By Dustin Scoggins

Texas distillery Milam And Greene has unveiled the latest expression in its highly limited Wildlife Collection: the Rattlesnake Single Barrel Bourbon. This single-barrel whiskey was bottled at cask strength and is available for purchase for the price of $150 here on Wednesday.

Only 168 bottles of the new bourbon are available. The Rattlesnake Single Barrel Bourbon clocks in at 127.64 proof, giving it plenty of “bite,” according to the brand. The spirit is distilled from a mashbill composed of 84% corn, 8% rye and 8% malted barley. Rattlesnake Single Barrel Bourbon was distilled in Tennessee.

Milam And Greene’s latest expression in the Wildlife Collection was aged for seven years, three months and 24 days. For five years and five months, the whiskey was aged in Tennessee, with an additional one year and 10 months at Milam and Greene’s distillery in Blanco, Texas. While aging in Texas, the barrel encountered extreme weather and endured two hard freezes, with almost two summers that hosted triple-digit temperatures, per Milam and Greene.

The whiskey is named after the most venomous snake in Texas, the rattlesnake. According to Milam And Greene, the most common rattlesnake is the western diamondback rattlesnake, which can grow up to four or five feet long.

The whiskey producer’s choice to name the spirit after the diamondback was partially due to the fact that rattlesnakes prefer warm weather and are active in spring and summer in Texas. Milam and Greene whiskeys fair well in warmer weather, and because the cask was released in the summer it seemed like the perfect fit.

This is the third release in the brand’s Wildlife Collection. In April, Milam and Greene launched the Bobcat Single Barrel Bourbon, which clocked in at a lower 119.48 proof. Prior to that, the brand released the Scorpion in February. The purpose of the collection was to provide answers to the question: “How does weather affect aging whiskey?”

About Milam & Greene Whiskey

Milam & Greene was created by founder Marsha Milam, whiskey expert and Master Blender Heather Greene, and Kentucky veteran Master Distiller Marlene Holmes. Our charming distillery sits in the lush, Texas Hill Country where the hot summers, mild winters, and wild temperature variances add spark and personality to our spirit. To achieve excellence, we bring in grains, yeast, barrels and experience from all across America to create our award-winning whiskies. As well as multiple gold, double gold and platinum awards from credible spirits competitions and high marks from Wine Enthusiast, in 2021 Milam & Greene was awarded the “People’s Choice Award” at The Texas Whiskey Festival and “Best in Show” out of 550 entrants at The American Craft Spirits Association.

For more information please visit https://milamandgreenewhiskey.com/

Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream Releases A Salted Caramel Version

June 27, 2023 By Dustin Scoggins

A new spirit is looking to make summer a bit sweeter. Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream recently introduced its salted caramel version.

A statement from the spirits brand noted that this expression is made with triple-distilled Irish whiskey, cream from Irish dairy farms, and a salted caramel flavor.

It’s made by Niche Drinks in Northern Ireland, and the Irish cream clocks in at 34 proof (17% ABV). Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream Salted Caramel will be available by the end of July, and has a suggested price of $14.99 per 750 ml bottle.

The tasting notes from Saint Brendan’s shows that the salted caramel Irish cream features aromas of sweet vanilla, caramel and toffee on the nose, with cream and sweet whiskey on the palate. The finish is warm and sugary, highlighting the sea salt and caramel flavor.

“The salted caramel flavor combination continues to grow in popularity with adult consumers,” said Allison O’Brien, brand manager for Luxco’s Irish portfolio. “Adding this ultimate sweet-and-salty combination to Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream was a perfect match, resulting in a product that delivers across the taste profile.”

About Saint Brendan’s

Our name is inspired by Saint Brendan the Abbot, an ancient Irish monk, who was known for his remarkable travels and adventure. His valiant spirit guided our quest for the most authentic and indulgent Irish Cream. Our unique blend is crafted for a taste that’s elegantly smooth, gentle, and creamy. You’ll enjoy notes of vanilla, marshmallow, chocolate, and a touch of spice.

For more information please visit https://stbrendans.com/

Teeling Whiskey Releases 15 Year Old Irish Single Grain

April 16, 2023 By Dustin Scoggins

Teeling Whiskey has announced the launch of Teeling 15-Year-Old Irish Single Grain, a limited edition Irish whiskey distilled predominantly from corn.

Triple distilled from a recipe of 95% corn and 5% malted barley, Teeling 15 Year Old Irish Single Grain was initially matured in ex-bourbon casks, followed by a secondary maturation in ex-Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc White Wine casks, before being bottled at 50% ABV with no chill filtration.

Teeling 15-Year-Old Irish Single Grain is described as having aromas of “light citrus, grapefruit, delicate green apple, and honeysuckles.” The palate exhibits “fresh and zesty peppers with honeydew melon, vanilla sweetness, and hints of pear,” concluding with a “drying” finish with “lingering subtle fruit notes.”

Teeling 15-Year-Old Single Grain will initially be available in Ireland at the Teeling Whiskey Distillery, The Celtic Whiskey Shop, and select Irish retailers at a recommended retail price of €110.00 for a 70 cL bottle. A rollout to international markets across Asia and Europe will follow over the next few months.

About Teeling Whiskey

Teeling Whiskey is dedicated to bringing new and innovative flavors, to Irish Whiskey. Inspired by both traditional and unconventional techniques in distillation and maturation through unique cask finishes, Teeling Whiskey is creating small-batch bottlings of true character, never tasted before, raising the bar for Irish Whiskey with over 230 International Whiskey awards.

For more information visit: https://www.teelingwhiskey.com/us/en/

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2020 International Whisky Competition Medal Winners

July 2, 2020 By Dow Scoggins

Estes Park, Colorado – The International Whisky Competition® reaches out to an exciting whisky fan community on various social media channels and unique medals are designed to promote each of the winning whiskies. We launched in 2010 for whisky consumers, distillers and people behind the scene making whiskies. The mission was to create a true competition by offering only 3 medals per category, just like in the Olympics or any other real competition.

Our goal is to bring the best whiskies from around the world to be tasted and rated by our professional tasting panel. Unlike other competitions, since 2015, our tasting panel is presented with one whisky at a time, to ensure each whisky gets the proper attention. In-depth notes are taken at every step for review ultimately to be compiled by the tasting panel.

Whisky of the Year
Dewar’s Double Double 32 Year Old (96.4 points)

Master Blender of the Year
Stephanie Macleod
John Dewar & Sons

Golden Barrel Trophy
John Dewar and Sons

Master Distiller of the Year
Dr Bill Lumsden
Glenmorangie Distillery

Distillery of the Year
Ardbeg Distillery

SCOTLAND
Best Single Malt Scotch
1st Place: Ardbeg Corryvreckan (96.1 pts)
2nd Place: Ardbeg Blaaack Committee Edition (94.23 pts)
3rd Place: Ardbeg Blaaack (94.20 pts)

Best Single Malt Scotch NAS (No Age Statement)
1st Place: Ardbeg Corryvreckan (96.1 pts)
2nd Place: Ardbeg Blaaack Committee Edition (94.23 pts)
3rd Place: Ardbeg Blaaack (94.20 pts)

Best Single Malt Scotch Under 10 Year Old
1st Place: Ardbeg Wee Beastie (92.6 pts)
2nd Place: Glen Turner Rum Cask Finish

Best Single Malt Scotch 10 Year Old
1st Place: Edradour 10 Year Old (90.0 pts)
2nd Place: Ardbeg 10 Year Old (89.1 pts)
3rd Place: The Cooper (88.5 pts)

Best Single Malt Scotch 12 Year Old
1st Place: Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old (91.8 pts)
2nd Place: Glenmorangie The Accord (90.4 pts)
3rd Place: Aberlour 12 Year Old (88.7 pts)

Best Single Malt Scotch 13-14 Year Old
1st Place: Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Year Old (92.2 pts)
2nd Place: Glenmorangie The Elementa (86.7 pts)
3rd Place: The Glenlivet 14 Year Old (85.7 pts)

Best Single Malt Scotch 15 Year Old
1st Place: The Glenlivet 15 Year Old (89.9 pts)
2nd Place: Glenmorangie Cadboll Estate (87.7 pts)

Best Single Malt Scotch 16-17 Year Old
1st Place: Aberlour 16 Year Old (89.7 pts)
2nd Place: Glenmorangie The Tribute (89.1 pts)

Best Single Malt Scotch 18 Year Old
1st Place: The Glenlivet 18 Year Old (92.6 pts)
2nd Place: Glenmorangie 18 Year Old (91.7 pts)
3rd Place: Aberlour 18 Year Old (89.9 pts)

Best Single Malt Scotch 19-25 Year Old
1st Place: Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1996 (92.4 pts)
2nd Place: Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1995 (91.40 pts)
3rd Place: Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old (91.37 pts)

Best Islay Single Malt
1st Place: Ardbeg Corryvreckan (96.1 pts)
2nd Place: Ardbeg Blaaack Committee Edition (94.23 pts)
3rd Place: Ardbeg Blaaack (94.20 pts)

Best Highland Single Malt
1st Place: Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1996 (92.4 pts)
2nd Place: Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Year Old (92.2 pts)
3rd Place: Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old (91.8 pts)

Best Speyside Single Malt:
1st Place: The Glenlivet 18 Year Old (92.6 pts)
2nd Place: The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve (90.2 pts)
3rd Place: Aberlour A’Bunadh (90.1 pts)

Best Lowland Single Malt:
1st Place: 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Peated Release No.1 (87.9 pts)
2nd Place: 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Original 2019 Release
3rd Place: Auchentoshan American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Best Cask Strength Scotch (Over 57% ABV)
1st Place: Ardbeg Corryvreckan (96.1 pts)
2nd Place: Aberlour A’Bunadh (90.1 pts)
3rd Place: Aberlour A’Bunadh Alba (87.9 pts)

Best Peated Scotch
1st Place: Ardbeg Corryvreckan (96.1 pts)
2nd Place: Ardbeg Blaaack Committee Edition (94.23 pts)
3rd Place: Ardbeg Blaaack (94.20 pts)

Best Blended Scotch
1st Place: Dewar’s Double Double 32 Year Old (96.4 pts)
2nd Place: Dewar’s Double Double 27 Year Old (92.9 pts)
3rd Place: Dewar’s 25 Year Old The Signature (92.8 pts)

Best Blended Scotch (NAS)
1st Place: Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth (88.6 pts)
2nd Place: Dewar’s Ilegal Smooth (87.9 pts)
3rd Place: Dewar’s White Label (83.6 pts)

Best Blended Scotch 12-15 Year Old
1st Place: Dewar’s 12 Year Old The Ancestor (90.4 pts)
2nd Place: Imperial 12 Year Old (89.2 pts)
3rd Place: Dewar’s 15 Year Old The Monarch (88.0 pts)

Best Blended Scotch 16-20 Year Old
1st Place: Dewar’s 18 Year Old The Vintage (85.9 pts)

Best Blended Scotch 21-24 Year Old
1st Place: Dewar’s Double Double 21 Year Old (91.9 pts)

Best Blended Scotch 25 Year Old And Over
1st Place: Dewar’s Double Double 32 Year Old (96.4 pts)
2nd Place: Dewar’s Double Double 27 Year Old (92.9 pts)
3rd Place: Dewar’s 25 Year Old The Signature (92.8 pts)

USA
Best American Whiskey
1st Place: Eagle Rare 10 Year Old (93.0 pts)
2nd Place: 1792 12 Year Old (92.8 pts)
3rd Place: 1792 Bottled-in-Bond (92.0 pts)

Best Straight Bourbon Whiskey
1st Place: Eagle Rare 10 Year Old (93.0 pts)
2nd Place: 1792 12 Year Old (92.8 pts)
3rd Place: 1792 Bottled-in-Bond (92.0 pts)

Best Bourbon Whiskey
1st Place: Eagle Rare 10 Year Old (93.0 pts)
2nd Place: 1792 12 Year Old (92.8 pts)
3rd Place: 1792 Bottled-in-Bond (92.0 pts)

Best Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey
1st Place: 1792 Full Proof (91.2 pts)
2nd Place: Old Hamer Straight Bourbon Cask Strength (90.9 pts)
3rd Place: Weller Full Proof (89.9 pts)

Best Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
1st Place: 1792 Single Barrel (90.3 pts)
2nd Place: Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel (89.7 pts)
3rd Place: Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel (89.5 pts)

Best American Rye Whiskey
1st Place: Old Elk Straight Rye (87.0 pts)
2nd Place: Old Hamer Straight Rye Cask Strength
3rd Place: Old Hamer Straight Rye 90 Proof

Best American Wheat Whiskey
1st Place: Old Elk Straight Wheat

Best American Single Malt
1st Place: Old 55 Single Barrel American Single Malt (87.4 pts)
2nd Place: Uprising Bottled-in-Bond

Best Micro Distillery Whiskey
1st Place: Old Hamer Straight Bourbon Cask Strength (90.9 pts)
2nd Place: Old 55 Single Barrel Bourbon Bottled-in-Bond (87.7 pts)
3rd Place: Old 55 Single Barrel American Single Malt (87.4 pts)

Best Moonshine – White Lightning – New Make
1st Place: The Mob Museum Moonshine (85.67 pts)

Best Flavored Whiskey
1st Place: Bowen Grapesky (89.9 pts)
2nd Place: Old Elk PB & Whiskey
3rd Place: Feisty Maple + Cinnamon Whiskey

*Awards By U.S. States (Only for Whiskeys Scoring Over 85 Points)

Best Colorado Whiskey
1st Place: Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon (90.1 pts)
2nd Place: Old Elk Straight Rye (87.0 pts)
3rd Place: Old Elk Wheated Straight Bourbon (85.9 pts)

Best Indiana Whiskey
1st Place: Old Hamer Straight Bourbon Cask Strength (90.9 pts)
2nd Place: Remus Repeal Reserve Series III (90.1 pts)
3rd Place: Old 55 Single Barrel Bourbon Bottled-in-Bond (87.7 pts)

Best Kentucky Whiskey
1st Place: Eagle Rare 10 Year Old (93.0 pts)
2nd Place: 1792 12 Year Old (92.8 pts)
3rd Place: 1792 Bottled-in-Bond (92.0 pts)

Best Tennessee Whiskey
1st Place: Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium (90.9 pts)
2nd Place: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch – V. Eady Butler Batch (89.4 pts)
3rd Place: Uncle Nearest 1820 Single Barrel US-28

Best Virginia Whiskey
1st Place: Bowman Brothers Small Batch (88.8 pts)
2nd Place: Isaac Bowman Port Finished (88.3 pts)
3rd Place: John J. Bowman Single Barrel

JAPAN
Best Japanese Whisky
1st Place: The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old (91.3 pts)
2nd Place: Kaiyō Whisky The Sheri (90.5 pts)
3rd Place: Kaiyō Whisky The Peated (90.4 pts)

Best Japanese Whisky NAS (No Age Statement)
1st Place: Kaiyō Whisky The Sheri (90.5 pts)
2nd Place: Kaiyō Whisky The Peated (90.4 pts)
3rd Place: The Matsui Mizunara Cask (90.2 pts)

Best Blended Japanese Whisky
1st Place: The Matsui Tottori (90.1 pts)
2nd Place: The San-in Bourbon (88.5 pts)
3rd Place: The San-in (86.5 pts)

Best Pure Malt Japanese Whisky
1st Place: The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old (91.3 pts)
2nd Place: Kaiyō Whisky The Peated (90.4 pts)
3rd Place: The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old (90.3 pts)

Best Japanese Whisky 12 Year Old
1st Place: The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old (91.3 pts)

Best Japanese Whisky 18 Year Old
1st Place: The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old (90.3 pts)

CANADA
Best Canadian Whisky
1st Place: Royal Canadian Small Batch (85.7 pts)
2nd Place: High River
3rd Place: Caribou Crossing Single Barrel

ENGLAND
Best English Whisky
1st Place: Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt (91.1 pts)
2nd Place: Cotswolds Founder’s Choice Single Malt (87.2 pts)
3rd Place: Cotswolds Single Malt (87.1 pts)

IRELAND
Best Irish Whiskey
1st Place: Matt D’Arcy & Co. Ltd. 17 Year Old Rum Finished Single Malt (89.1 pts)
2nd Place: Paddy
3rd Place: Kinahan’s Single Malt Irish

Best Single Malt Irish Whiskey
1st Place: Matt D’Arcy & Co. Ltd. 17 Year Old Rum Finished Single Malt (89.1 pts)
2nd Place: Kinahan’s Single Malt Irish

Best Blended Irish Whiskey
1st Place: Paddy
2nd Place: Matt D’Arcy & Co. Ltd. 10 Year Old Port Finished Blended

WORLD
Best World Whisky*
1st Place: Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt (91.1 pts)
2nd Place: Cotswolds Founder’s Choice Single Malt (87.2 pts)
3rd Place: Cotswolds Single Malt (87.1 pts)

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Launch: Glasgow 1770 Single Malt: Triple Distilled Release No.1.

May 20, 2020 By Dow Scoggins

Glasgow, UK – Triple Distilled Release No.1 follows the launch of the Glasgow 1770 Peated expression in 2019, and the inaugural launch of Glasgow 1770 Original in 2018, which was an instant sell-out success.

Since then, our range has picked up an ever-growing number of international whisky awards, including Gold Medals at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition; International Spirits Challenge, and Scotch Whisky Masters.

Our eagerly anticipated release is the third and final iteration in the core range, before embarking on an exciting selection of single cask and limited edition releases that are currently in the pipeline.

Harnessing the incredibly pure water of Loch Katrine, the distillery’s natural water source, with a third distillation and maturation exclusively in virgin oak casks, the resulting spirit is a smooth single malt whisky with deep complexity, character, and warmth.

On the nose aromas of rich sweet butterscotch toffee and dark cherries leads to hints of ripe pear and baked vanilla cheesecake on the palate, followed by spicy chocolate. The finish is long and clean, with lingering notes of rich honey and vanilla.

I am truly thrilled to celebrate the launch of our first Triple Distilled whisky. It has been a project of passion for everyone at the distillery and is truly a celebration of two of the essential elements in the whiskey-making process: the water and the wood.

We’re incredibly fortunate that our natural water supply is from Loch Katrine, it gives such softness and purity to our whisky. We also have access to virgin oak casks of outstanding quality and have used these for the entire duration of this whisky’s maturation. The additional complexity and depth that this adds is exceptional and the marriage of these two elements, the water, and the wood, is really apparent in this exciting new release which we are proud to add to the Glasgow 1770 Signature Range.

It has always been our vision to create a core range of single malts that reflect differing production styles. Our vision was influenced by the original Glasgow Distillery, which was founded in 1770 and inspired the name for our range of single malts. After discovering that they produced Unpeated, Peated and Triple Distilled whisky some 150 years ago we set out to do the same for the modern whisky era.

Non-chill filtered and natural in color, Glasgow 1770 – Triple Distilled Release No.1 is a limited-edition whisky bottled at 46% ABV and is now available to purchase here for £49.

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Teeling Whiskey Launches New Single Pot Still and Single Cask

November 5, 2019 By Dow Scoggins

NEW YORK, NY – Teeling Whiskey is proud to launch their two newest expressions just in time for the holiday season– the Single Pot Still and Single Cask Whiskey. On the heels of their record-breaking win for the 24 Year Old, named World’s Best Single Malt at the 2019 World WhiskiesAwards, Teeling is continuing to make waves in the category and breathe new life into Irish whiskey with these two new products.

Teeling’s new Single Pot Still is the first whiskey distilled in Dublin in nearly 50 years, serving as a symbol of Irish Whiskey’s recent revival, kick-started by founders, Jack and Stephen Teeling. This expression is crafted using a uniquely Irish mash bill consisting of malted and unmalted barley, paying homage to a famous Dublin style while forging a new path in the single pot still category.

“The release of our own Dublin distilled whiskey completes the revival of craft distilling in Dublin and draws us into a new renaissance, not only for Teeling Whiskey but also for Dublin distilled Irish whiskey as a whole,” said Jack Teeling, Founder & Managing Director.

With innovation and creative distilling techniques on the forefront, Teeling is also launching their new, limited-release Single Cask that is available exclusively to the US market. Hyper-limited to only 846 total bottles available only in New York, California and Illinois, this unique expression boasts an understated flavor and robust natural character.

Beginning as a single malt whiskey, originally matured in former bourbon barrels, the new Single Cask is finished in chestnut casks, resulting in an unusual and complex flavor profile featuring a distinctive chestnut influence.

As with all Teeling Whiskey, the new Single Pot Still and Single Cask are finished with Jack Teeling’s signature on the labels as the final sign of approval. Both expressions will be available onReserveBar.com and fine liquor stores.

Teeling Single Pot Still
92 proof
SRP: $64.99
Available Jan. 1, 2020; available for pre-sale on Nov. 15

Teeling Single Cask
110.2 proof
SRP: $99.99
Available Nov. 1

About The Teeling Whiskey Company
The Teeling Whiskey Company was founded in 2012 to revive the old Teeling family trademark of Irish whiskey and bring craft distilling back to the City of Dublin. The Teeling Whiskey Company has quickly become the most progressive Irish whiskey company, driving category choice and innovation through a selection of unique handcrafted small batch Irish whiskeys. The Teeling Whiskey Distillery started operation in 2015 as the first new distillery in Dublin for over 125 years and has taken in over 300,000visitors since opening in June of that year. Teeling Whiskey is now exported to over 60 different export markets, has won over 185international awards for its quality and is the fastest growing premium Irish whiskey in Ireland.

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