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Tomatin 1976 (The Whisky Agency)
The next one is a classic, at least among my friends. It's a Tomatin 1976 bottled by The Whisky Agency . They had five of these casks, which they distributed (seemingly at random) over different series. In this case it's the cornerstone series The Perfect Dram, but I already tried a sister cask from the Grotesque Crocs series. I'm sure they also passed on many sister casks to friendly bottlers.
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WhistlePig Gets Rid of Facility at the Center of Whiskey Fungus Controversy With $17M Sale
WhistlePig Whiskey has sold a complex of spirits aging warehouses in Moriah, New York, for $17 million, according to the Adirondack Explorer. The otherwise unassuming facility was at the center of a years-long dispute with locals over the first documented outbreak of Baudoinia Compniacensis, or whiskey fungus, in the state. On Monday, it was reported […]
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Temecula Valley’s 2026 Harvest Came in Like a Wrecking Ball
An unusually early, compressed harvest kept Temecula Valley winemakers on their toes, but promising fruit and standout varieties are giving them plenty to be excited about. No two harvests are ever exactly alike, but in Temecula Valley, the 2026 vintage seemed determined to make its presence known. And known early. Across the region, winemakers reported [...]
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Lost Lantern’s Historic ‘United States of Bourbon’ Blends Whiskey from All 50 States
Blending whiskey barrels is commonplace in Scotland, but far less common in the United States – until now. That’s thanks to Vermont-based independent bottler Lost Lantern, who are taking on ... Visit Man of Many for the full post.
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Philadelphia Sees Major Bourbon Robbery
By Richard Thomas Since the founding of The Whiskey Reviewer, news on the loss of whiskey valued in the six digits has come in one of two forms: robberies or thefts of a relatively small amount of very valuable bottles or trucking accidents resulting in the loss of a large quantity of mass market products. The …
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Beverage Programs Are Under Pressure. These Pros Are Finding Ways to Adapt.
It’s a hard time to run a beverage program. Costs are escalating due in part to an unhappy blend of tariffs, supply chain issues, and general inflation. The wholesale sector of the drinks industry is in a tremendous amount of flux following the collapse of Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) over the last year, meaning that keeping steady supply of product is trickier than ever.
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Replay: BITB Live Tasting #18
The 18th Bourbon in the Blind (BITB) Live Tasting of the Year was held back on 4/27/26. My apologies for the delayed posting of the replay video. The lineup included six samples that provided a fantastic range of expressions.
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The Boilermaker: Combinations For A Whisky Classic
Historically, a Boilermaker is a shot of whiskey, most often bourbon, dropped into a mug of beer. Here's a guide to elevate the combo with complementary flavors.
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Constellation Brands Announces Acquisition of Spirit-Based Ready-to-Drink Brand Spikedade
October 6, 2026 (Rochester, NY) — Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading U.S.-based total beverage alcohol company, today announced the acquisition of SpikedAde, a differentiated, consumer-led spirit-based ready-to-drink (RTD) [...]
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Chile Wine Fest Makes Its Miami Debut on October 14
October 6, 2026 (Miami, FL) — Wines of Chile will bring Chile Wine Fest to Miami for the first time on October 14, 2026, at the historic Alfred I. duPont Building. [...]
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📺How a Family Vineyard Became Napa County’s Biggest Target
When Lindsay Hoopes took over her family’s winery—purchased by her father four decades ago—she expected a collaborative partnership with Napa County to suppo...
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International Martini Day Arrives On Saturday
It is a triple holiday weekend approaching as first, Juneteenth arrives on Friday, followed closely by International Martini Day on Saturday – leading, predictably, to many a happy hour Espresso Martini being poured on that day while people enjopy themselves during the third holiday – watching 2026 World Cup matches. Juneteenth celebrates the day – […]
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Review: Fettercairn 12 Years Old and 16 Years Old
For 200 years, Fettercairn’s Highland single malts never officially graced American shores, at least via branded releases. In 2025, the brand introduced part of its core range to the U.S., with limited distribution on 24, 28, and 40 year old single malts. Now, the Whyte & Mackay-operated distillery is rolling out its 12 and 16… The post Review: Fettercairn 12 Years Old and 16 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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Ghostwood Whiskey Introduces 3 Brothers Bourbon, a Six-Year, High-Rye, Three-Grain Bourbon Inspired by Family Traditions
October 6, 2026 (Bozeman, MT) — Ghostwood Whiskey, the award-winning Montana whiskey brand whose Original Blended Bourbon won Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2023 and [...]
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Booker Vineyard Earns Back-to-Back National Accolades
Paso Robles Winery Named “#3 Best U.S. Winery Tour” While Scoring Two 100-Point Wines from Leading Critic Jeb Dunnuck October 6, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — Booker Vineyard has earned [...]
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Glasgow Distillery launches new collaborative single malt
The Glasgow Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, in collaboration with The Good Spirits Co and Glasgow Science Centre. Glasgow 1770 Recioto Cask Finish (52% ABV) is a peated single malt Scotch whisky, which was initially matured for three years and six months in ex-Bourbon casks, before being finished for a […]
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Black Irish Expands Wisconsin Distribution with Badger Liquor
New Partnership Broadens Statewide Availability of Mariah Carey’s Premium Irish Cream Liqueur Portfolio Ahead of the Holiday Season October 6, 2026 (New York, NY) — Black Irish, the premium Irish [...]
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Why pink Champagne is more than a fashion statement
Why pink Champagne is more than a fashion statement
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Teeling Wonders of Wood: Karpateneiche bringt Irish Single Pot Still auf neues Terrain
Teeling Whiskey, der meistausgezeichnete irische Whiskey der Welt, präsentiert die vierte Ausgabe seiner limitierten Wonders of Wood-Reihe. Diese Serie erforscht, wie seltene und… Der Beitrag Teeling Wonders of Wood: Karpateneiche bringt Irish Single Pot Still auf neues Terrain erschien zuerst auf WHISKYFANBLOG.DE .
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Barton & Gustier Rosé d’Anjou Les Jardins de la Reine Review
Simple, sweet and refreshing. We review the Barton & Gustier Rosé d’Anjou Les Jardins de la Reine Rosé. This rosé ... Read more
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📺The Truth About Celebrity Wine
Six bottles. Six famous faces on the label. Zero clues in the glass. We stripped the branding off a lineup of wines made, backed or licensed by household-nam...
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Tormore 12 Years (2026)
A review of the Tormore 12 Years, part of the 2026 relaunch by new owners Elixirs Distillers.
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94,000 Gallons of Oregon Wine Just Changed Hands. A Retiree Selling a Cellar Can Face the 28% Collectibles Rate and Tax More Social Security
94,000 Gallons of Oregon Wine Just Changed Hands. A Retiree Selling a Cellar Can Face the 28% Collectibles Rate and Tax More Social Security
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Mendoza: A Destination to Experience with All Five Senses
Some places are visited. Others stay with you long after you leave. Mendoza, at the foot of the majestic Andes Mountains, belongs firmly to the latter category. A land of world-renowned wines, extraordinary landscapes, vibrant gastronomy and genuine hospitality, Mendoza offers visitors far more than a wine tourism experience. It is a destination best discovered through all the senses. The post Mendoza: A Destination to Experience with All Five Senses appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .