By Paer Johansson Rating: B “Langatun;” what is that? Langatun is the Celtic version of “Langenthal” which in turn means “the fortified place on the Langa” (water). Langatun is also the name of a village outside of Bern in Switzerland containing a small malt whisky distillery. The distillery has a very interesting history as it dates back to 1857 when ...

Mackmyra is now presenting a seasonal whisky with a port finish, Vintersol (Winter Sun); the release is a collaboration with Quinta Do Vallado, one of the oldest and most reputable port producers in the Portuguese Douro Valley. Vintersol has been 50 per cent finished for 16 months in Swedish oak casks that previously held port. With the port setting the ...

The producers of Ben Milam Whiskey introduce Milam & Greene Whiskey, the new flagship brand of premium whiskies that embrace American whiskey making traditions and reflect the Texas terroir. The whiskies initially include Milam & Greene Triple Cask Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a blend of Straight Bourbon whiskey including the distillery’s first grain-to-glass spirit, and Milam & Greene Straight Rye Whiskey ...

By Paer Johansson Rating: B+ Does Sweden make whisky? Yes indeed, very much so. It all started with Mackmyra, founded back in 1998. Since then, many more distilleries have started and right now there are 13 active whisky distilleries in this small country. One of the oldest is Smögen distillery located on the west coast one and a half hour ...

By Richard Thomas Although I don’t necessarily think of summer as prime whiskey drinking weather (especially not here in the United States) more prime releases are coming out during this period. My belief this trend is driven in large part by the already crowded autumnal release season; it’s harder for newer creations to receive proper attention with so many already ...