Tag Archives: Single Malt

Sullivan’s Cove Planning A New Brand Extension Release

Sullivan’s Cove is planning to make a handful of brand extensions in coming years, and the first is to be Sullivans Cove American Oak Tawny, a single cask whisky. This whiskey comes from a single American oak cask that was previously used to age tawny (Australian port style) fortified wine. This differs from the traditional Sullivans Cove American Oak release, ...

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Glenmorangie Readies To Make More Signet

For one week each year, the stills at the Glenmorangie’s Distillery are dedicated to the creation of spirit for their Glenmorangie Signet, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Created by Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie’s Director of Distilling, Whisky Creation & Whisky Stocks, Glenmorangie Signet was the first single malt to use a specialized, high roast ‘chocolate malt’ barley in ...

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A Hot Summer For New Whiskeys

Nikka From The Barrel

By Richard Thomas Although the hot summer weather might not be ideal in terms of sipping on a fine whisk(e)y, that does not translate into it being a slow season for new whiskey releases. This summer is no exception, but is instead exceptional. A clutch of new, noteworthy bourbons are in the pipeline, as well as other American Whiskeys, Scotch ...

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University Of Edinburgh Chemistry Honors Woman Master Blender For First Time

Rachel Barrie, raised in Aberdeenshire and one of only a handful of women in the ‘top job’ in the whisky industry is the first female Master Blender to be given an honorary doctorate by the University of Edinburgh. As a Master Blender, Rachel Barrie creates some of the world’s finest single malts for BenRiach, Glenglassaugh and The GlenDronach distilleries. Her ...

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