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Rare Van Winkle Bourbon Sells for $80,600 at Auction
A rare bottle of Van Winkle Bourbon has sold for $80,600 at a recent auction hosted by Unicorn Auctions, marking one of the most significant American whiskey sales in recent years. The headline lot, Van Winkle 18 Year Special Reserve Bourbon ‘Binny’s’ Private Barrel Selection (2003), originally sold for just $113 in 2003. The bottle’s […]
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Distillery Spotlight: Côte des Saints Distillery, Mirabel, QC
Driving through Montreal in the spring is a frustrating experience – there’s construction happening on every other street, the traffic is backed up as you wait for the same stoplight for 3 cycles, and a single accident on the highways will have you sitting in stop and go for a very long time. But it’s incredible just how quickly all of that changes as soon … The post Distillery Spotlight: Côte des Saints Distillery, Mirabel, QC appeared first on Toronto Whisky Society .
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Japanese Whisky’s Age Statement Comeback Is the Most Important Shift in the Category in a Decade
Where This Started: The NAS Era and What Caused It To understand why Nikka Miyagikyo’s return with a 10-year age statement is significant, you need… Read More
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How can two rums taste completely different even though they’re both made from sugar cane? Kara Newman reveals the secret
Introduction How can two rums taste completely different even though they’re both made from sugar cane? What makes Jamaican rum so famously funky, and what does a dunder pit have to do with it? How does the type of ice you use change the strength, temperature, and texture of a cocktail? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Kara Newman, the author of eight cocktail books. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway One of you is going to win a copy of one of Kara Newman’s The Cocktail Cabinet. How to […]
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Review: TX Whiskey Experimental Series Vino de Naranja
Fort Worth’s TX Whiskey has been on something of a tear when it comes to experimental releases, with new versions currently dropping multiple times per year. One of the latest is Experimental Series #15, which features two main components, both produced and matured on-site at the Pernod Ricard-owned distillery: 5 year-old straight rye whiskey bourbon whiskey,… The post Review: TX Whiskey Experimental Series Vino de Naranja appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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Little Brown Dog Launches Aberdeenshire Single Malt 12 Year Old
Meet Little Brown Dog’s first permanent expression: Aberdeenshire Single Malt and see why it’s turning heads.
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5 Variations on the Mint Julep for Derby Day
An ice-packed Mint Julep goes hand in hand with watching "the most exciting two minutes in sports." If you crave a little twist, try one of these variations.
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Fèis Ìle 2026
Viski dünyasının heyecanla beklenen festivallerinden biri Islay adasında her yıl Mayıs ayında düzenlenen Fèis Ìle 2026 Fèis Ìle (Islay Festival Fèis Ìle 2026 yazısı ilk önce Meleklerin Payı üzerinde ortaya çıktı.
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videoThe Largest Winery in the World — For a While, Anyway
Massive growth, a grandfather who went to fight in WWI, and a business that had to survive on less. There's a lot more history in the full episode. #Seppeltsfield #WineHistory #Barossa #AustralianWine #ParaVintageTawny #JaneAnsonPodcast #FamilyWinery #Shorts
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NEW JAMESON DRY & LIME 10% – ULTRA REFRESHMENT
Jameson is extending its RTD range with the launch of Jameson […]
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Sydney Royal Wine Show celebrates 200 years
Entries to the show are now open, and to mark the bicentenary, a new industry symposium will be held in July exploring how the Australian wine show system works.
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Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Q from Impractical Jokers, Joey Fatone, Luis Fonsi and Dasha Lead 2026 Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala Lineup
Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Joey Fatone, Q from Impractical Jokers, Luis Fonsi, Dasha, Lance Bass, Dana White and more are among the celebrities on the 2026 Barnstable Brown Derby Gala celebrity list in Louisville, Kentucky during Kentucky Derby week. The post Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Q from Impractical Jokers, Joey Fatone, Luis Fonsi and Dasha Lead 2026 Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala Lineup first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Una bottiglia chiamata desiderio
Anche questa estate, come tutte le altre, se ne è andata. E come sempre mi ha lasciato quella sensazione di non essere durata abbastanza. Oggi è uno di quei giorni in cui la noia mi sembra il peggiore dei mali. … continua »
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A tasting of three Ardbeg eras
Ardbeg 1973/1988 (57%, R.W. Duthie & Co., Samaroli, 20th Anniversary, 540 bottles) Ardbeg 33 yo 1991/2024 (52.6%, Signatory Vintage, Symington’s Choice, first fill oloroso butt, cask #02/53/1, 398 bottles) Kildalton 16 yo 2008/2025 (52.1%, The Whisky Agency, Wave Farewell to 2025, butt, 223 bottles)
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Macbeth Act Two: Ben Nevis, Clynelish, Highland Park…
I'm sure you remember the prestigious Macbeth project, a Shakespeare play translated into whisky by Livingstone Rare and Elixir Distillers. For more background information, check our article on Macbeth: Act One.There are 42 whiskies in six acts, and some time ago Act Two was released, containing eight new bottles. Six of them will be reviewed today.
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Inside Dalmore's Newly Reopened Visitor Experience
Following a multimillion-dollar renovation that doubled capacity and created a new visitor experience, Dalmore Distillery is again welcoming guests in the Highlands.
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Review: Eagle Rare Bourbon 30 Years Old
When Buffalo Trace announced Eagle Rare 25 in late 2023, the news effectively came with a wink and a nod: Yes, it was the oldest Eagle Rare to date, but don’t be surprised to see more “ultra-aged” whiskey coming down the pipeline. By 2018, the distillery had already invested millions in Warehouse P, an experimental… The post Review: Eagle Rare Bourbon 30 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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McConnell’s Cognac Cask Finish
McConnell's Cognac Cask Finish is the grand finale of the 5-Year-Old Series, embodying the most premium expression in this range. A blend of Irish Malt and Irish Grain Whisky, it is aged for five years in first-fill Bourbon casks before being finished in exceptional Cognac casks handpicked by Master Distiller Graeme Millar. This rare finish in Irish whisky reveals rich notes of candied lemons, dried pineapples, and a lingering ginger spice. The Cognac casks, specially selected by Millar, play a crucial role in shaping the whisky’s character. The oak enhances the interaction between the whisky and the cognac-infused staves, resulting in a delicate and floral flavor profile. Cognac itself is a French brandy crafted from distilled white wine and matured in oak barrels, celebrated for its smooth texture, rich flavors, and complex aromas. Bottled at 46% ABV.
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Atom Brands Unveils Wormtub Single Cask Scotch Whisky Collection
Fewer than 20 Scottish distilleries still use worm tub condensers — so what makes the whisky they produce so distinctive? Atom Brands' new five-bottle collection showcases exactly that.
videoWe opened a bottle from 1927. Yes, you read that correctly.
We opened a bottle from 1927. Yes, you read that correctly. Nearly 100 years old, still sealed, and carrying almost a century of history inside it. But what does something this old actually taste like? And more importantly, how much of what’s in the bottle is really from 1927? We put on our Sherlock Holmes hats, opened it and found out. 🍷 Comment “1927” and we’ll send you the full episode.
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Laphroaig / Knockdhu / Clynelish / Bodega Toro Albalá (Decadent Drinks)
A review of Decadent Drinks' latest release, including whiskies from Clynelish, Knockdhu and Laphroaig, as well as a Vintage 1951 Amontillado sherry from Bodega Toro Albalá.
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A pair of Benromach 2014s matured in first-fill sherry casks
Benromach 2014/2024 (60.4%, OB for Whiskysite Netherlands, fist fill sherry hogshead, cask #624, 303 bottles) Benromach 2014/2025 (59.1%, OB for The Whisky Exchange, first fill sherry hogshead, cask #675, 299 bottles)
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Kilchoman Maury Cask Matured (2026)
Maury is one of the AOCs for fortified wines (Vin Doux Naturel) in the Rousillon area, near Perpignan in France. It is a fairly small zone (just four communes), even if you add the bigger neighbours Rivesaltes and Banyuls it is a limited production.Most Maury is sweet but it can also be dry, and it can be made of white or red grapes, mostly grenache, macabeu and muscat. The wines are aged in barriques, large foudres or - more typically - in glass demi-johns exposed to direct sunlight. This gives the wine a flavour profile with the sweetness of Port but also the oxidative rancio character of Madeira for instance.Some of the best known producers like Mas Amiel, which I visited a couple of years ago, have vineyards in several AOCs so they can offer several denominations.I don't think I've ever had a whisky matured in Maury casks, so here's a first. Kilchoman Maury Cask Matured was a full term maturation, not merely a finish. A set of 19 Maury butts from 2021 were vatted for this release,
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Review: Old Forester The 117 Series – High Angels’ Share Rye
At this point every whiskey drinker should be well aware of the angel’s share, the impact of heat cycling in the rickhouse, causing evaporation of whiskey from the barrels. With this release of The 117 Series, Old Forester investigates what happens when the angels get very thirsty. The selection is drawn from barrels of Old… The post Review: Old Forester The 117 Series – High Angels’ Share Rye appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .