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Orr Irish Apple Brandy
Orr Irish Apple Brandy elegantly combines years of cider-making expertise with a storied distilling tradition, resulting in a unique and flavorful spirit. This innovative Irish spirit pays homage to its roots while pushing the boundaries of flavor, creating an authentic and dynamic experience that captures the essence of both the past and the present. Created by Daniel & Geraldine Emerson, founders of the award-winning Stonewell Cider, this 2025 blend of Orr Irish Apple Brandy is a marriage of four first-fill casks: Limousin Oak, Oloroso Sherry, Burgundy Red Wine, and Virgin French Oak. Orr Irish Apple Brandy is a Irish Whiskey Awards 2025 winner, winning a Gold medal in the Other Irish Spirits Category,
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Bourbon Classic 2026 Recap: Highlights From Louisville’s Whiskey Weekend
Louisville’s Bourbon Classic seems to zag where Bardstown’s Kentucky Bourbon Festival zigs. Where KBF marks the start of fall, the Bourbon Classic signals the end of winter. Where KBF leans into an outdoor, festival‑style experience, the Classic keeps it indoors with curated programming and
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【 Release Information 】Kuju Single Malt michi RD.26
Kuju Distillery’s latest release is set to hit shelves in April. The “michi” series—which, unlike the previous “sora” series, is released once a year—will be added to the lineup. 1. Single Malt KUJU “michi RD.26” The “michi” series seeks to capture the essence of Kuju as expressed in a given year, following the “path” of […]
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You can now look for the JSLMA Japanese Whisky logo on your bottles
A year ago we reported on the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association’s (JSLMA) three-pronged plan to codify and protect the term “Japanese Whisky.” They’ve now implemented one of the three prongs: as of April 1, 2026, JSLMA members can now feature the organization’s Japanese Whisky logo on their bottle labels. The first such JSLMA […] The post You can now look for the JSLMA Japanese Whisky logo on your bottles appeared first on Nomunication .
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Archie Rose Ends Its Smoked Series With an Unexpected Twist
Smoke in whisky usually goes one way. Peat, fire, something coastal or medicinal. Archie Rose has spent the past few years pulling it in a different direction, experimenting with botanicals ... Visit Man of Many for the full post.
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Old School Single Malt 50 Years (Signatory Vintage)
While officially undisclosed, this Old School Single Malt is probably from Bunnahabhain. Signatory Vintage released three or four already in a few months time, all sister casks. Indeed Bunnahabhain is probably one of the only coastal distilleries of which there are enough casks left of this age (especially 1973-1975), and we'll see whether it fits the profile. Old School Single Malt 'Coastal Edition' 50 yo (43,1%, Signatory Vintage 2025, Batch #3, Oloroso sherry butt, 672 btl.) Nose: pretty great. There's a fresh breeze of eucalyptus and pine forest, on top of the polished furniture notes, leather and mild pecans. Underneath there is some roundness of marzipan and vanilla, along with salted caramel. Then a nice layer of dried apricots and candied oranges. Also raisins, subtle hints of red berries and indeed a coastal note. Complex. Mouth: the wood left its mark, sure, but it comes with mint, candied ginger, subtle resins and plenty of dried herbs. Not too drying actually, it bala
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Craft Cocktails in Denver
The Best Mixology Bars Denver is not a city that cuts corners — and neither is its cocktail scene. At […] The post Craft Cocktails in Denver appeared first on Billy's Tequila .
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India-UK trade deal rollout in May: What zero-duty exports and cheaper whisky mean
While India has opened its market to various consumer goods, including chocolates, biscuits, and cosmetics, it will gain greater access to export products, such as textiles, footwear, gems and jewellery, sports goods, and toys. The post India-UK trade deal rollout in May: What zero-duty exports and cheaper whisky mean appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .
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Woodinville 8-Year Rye Whiskey Delivers Flavor Beyond Its Age
This is all rye, all rye, all rye, though without dill or mint. There's white pepper in there, a proper dose of baking spice, dried fig and bitter chocolate deposited by the barrel. Surprise guests of toffee and fruit character reminiscent of a nicely aged jammy Zinfandel join the party.
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Torabhaig Taigh (2026)
A review of the Torabhaig Taigh, the distillery's first core range expression.
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Today just some small extra drams of Highland Park
Highland Park 19 yo 2006/2025 (59.8%, Signatory Vintage for World of Whisky by Waldhaus, 1st fill palo cortado finish, cask #4563, 250 bottles) Highland Park 14 yo (63.8%, OB, Distillery Exclusive, refill butt, cask #6571, 638 bottles, +/-2022) Highland Park 20 yo 2003/2024 (54.5%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Beach Beckons, #4.384)
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Torabhaig 2018 Scottish oak (The Whisky Exchange)
Scottish oak is very porous and notoriously hard to work with, which is one of the reasons why distillers often rely on American or European oak. We're not seeing these Scottish oak finishes often - the GlenAllachie 8 yo is the only one I can remember. Early 2026 The Whisky Exchange selected a cask of Torabhaig that was finished in Scottish Oak . Torabhaig 7 yo 2018 (58,7%, OB for The Whisky Exchange 2025, Scottish oak cask #2829, 251 btl.) Nose: a very deep smokiness that reminds me of Thy's beechwood . Warm, dark sooty notes combined with aniseed and mintiness. Then bacon over a wood fire, damp leaves, hints of green apples, cinnamon pastry and beautiful resinous notes. Some pine needles, a subtle floral touch and old leather as well. Really nice. Mouth: now the oak becomes a little sharper and a little plankish, even though it has much of the same qualities. Dark, brooding smoke with an underpinning of fresh tar, along with peppermint, wholegrain bread and sweetened black tea.
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[Focus] L’IA ha vinto il premio 67 Pall Mall per il giornalismo enoico?
Londra , 9 settembre 2026. Si tiene la cerimonia dei 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards , premio nato nel 2024 per celebrare diverse forme di comunicazione sul vino, dalla scrittura all’audio e al video. 6 le categorie premiate: … continua »
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Celebrating South Australian wine tourism with industry accolades
The 2027 Adelaide, South Australia Best Of Wine Tourism Awards have been announced ahead of a series of regional festivals celebrating some of the best of South Australian wine over the next month. The post Celebrating South Australian wine tourism with industry accolades appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Celebrating South Australian wine tourism with industry accolades
The 2027 Adelaide, South Australia Best Of Wine Tourism Awards have been announced ahead of a series of regional festivals celebrating some of the best of South Australian wine over the next month. The post Celebrating South Australian wine tourism with industry accolades appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Review: Wild Clay Collective Flamingo Edition and Pelican Edition Whiskeys
Glass is out. The new hotness: Ceramic decanters shaped like animals. Aiko Importers, best known for the World Whiskey Society releases, has launched a new line called the Wild Clay Collective, which “merges premium craftsmanship with creative designs.” Those creative designs get started with decanters shaped in the forms of Pelican, Flamingo, and Rainbow Trout. Flamingo… The post Review: Wild Clay Collective Flamingo Edition and Pelican Edition Whiskeys appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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INSIDER DEAL! 91-93 Point Inspiration Ceja Vineyard Grenache
Great Grenache! OVER HALF OFF this tiny production (just 50 cases made), single vineyard gem. Don’t miss our 12 hour ... Read more
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A couple more cognacs
Castillon ‘Le Choix de la Maison V.S.O.P.’ (40%, OB, Fine Champagne, 1960s) Larsen ‘VS’ (40%, OB, Single Grape, +/-2025) A. de Fussigny ‘Sélection’ (40%, OB, Fine Cognac, +/-2026) A. de Fussigny ‘XO’ (40%, OB, Fine Champagne, +/-2026) Marie Foucher ‘Lot 19.79 Le Prullepie’ (54.1%, Malternative Belgium, Fins Bois, 366 bottles) Prunier 1979 (53.7%, Ferrer, Collection Dame Jeanne, Petite Champagne, +/-2026) Jean-Luc Pasquet ‘L79’ (49.1%, Swell de Spirits, Wild Card #6, Petite Champagne, 2025) Prunier 1969 (49.7%, Ferrer, Collection Dame Jeanne, Grande Champagne, +/-2026)
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Review: Northcross Triple Wood Irish Whiskey
Northcross Irish Whiskey is made at the Great Northern Distillery in County Louth, in the northeast corner of Ireland (just south of Northern Ireland). The distillery, founded by John Teeling, is the largest independent distillery in Ireland, making and aging many different styles of whiskey. The first release from Northcross, their Triple Wood, takes advantage… The post Review: Northcross Triple Wood Irish Whiskey appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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Joseph A. Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon Review: The Balance Between Consistency and Scale
Jos. A. Magnus & Co is a brand perhaps most notable for this very release: The Cigar Blend. Named after the man himself, Joseph A. Magnus was a 19th-century distiller and blender in Cincinnati, who founded his whiskey business in the late 1800's and was most notable as a pre-Prohibition blender "ahead of his time." The business was shuttered by Prohibition and remained dormant until 2015, when the great-grandson of Magnus, Jimmy Bedell, ushered in the brand's revival. A short year later,...
videoWhat is Orange Wine?
No, it's not made from oranges ... We're breaking down how orange wine is made in honor of National Orange Wine Day! What are your thoughts on orange wine? 👇️
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2026 Cuna Del Sol Sauvignon Blanc from the Central Valley of Chile. The growing seasons are reversed in the southern and northern hemispheres. I picked up this wine at Grocery Outlet for $5.99 #chile #sauvignonblanc #2026 #winetasting #winetalk #southernhemisphere #winenot #groceryoutlet #winebottle #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
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Review: Jack Daniel’s 14 Years Old (All Batches, Updated 2026)
I wasn’t sure I saw this one coming: On the heels of Jack Daniel’s first two age-stated releases, JD 10 Years Old and JD 12 Years Old, the Lynchburg, Tennessee-based distillery has added a third sibling, Jack Daniel’s 14 Years Old. Intriguingly, it’s the first 14-year-old expression of Jack Daniel’s produced since Jack Daniel himself… The post Review: Jack Daniel’s 14 Years Old (All Batches, Updated 2026) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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Mystery Whiskey Case No. 5 – 3 Bottles
Want to try a new Whiskey but not sure where to start? Or are you just a person who loves a surprise? Try out our Mystery Cases - where you get 3 randomly selected whiskies from our range. Products potentially included from distilleries like Dunvilles, Bushmills, West Cork, WD O'Connell and more. Real retail value of Mystery Case #1 is €239.94.
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