Bourbon, Irish, Scotch And Other Whiskey Ideas For Putting Under The Christmas Tree By Richard Thomas With whiskeys from around the globe more popular than ever, more people are giving the gift of whisk(e)y. Those not well-versed in whiskey may need some shopping pointers, while others who already know a thing or two may want some inspiration to find something ...

To mark Walsh Whiskey Distillery’s 17 years in business and a momentous year for the Walsh family with the commissioning of their distillery at Royal Oak in Ireland’s County Carlow, Bernard and Rosemary Walsh are releasing a highly exclusive expression of The Irishman whiskey, a 17 Year Old single cask, single malt drawn from a first-fill sherry butt. The release, ...

By Randall H. Borkus Rating: B+ The original phrase “rebel yell” was for the Confederate soldier’s battle cry, used during the American Civil War when charging an enemy position. It was intended to intimidate and lift the confidence of the troops, and is thought to have been influenced either by the Scottish or Native American war cry traditions. Noted historian Shelby Foote once described it as “a fox hunt ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: A For whisk(e)y enthusiasts who aren’t collectors-for-profit, acquiring a pricey and rare bottle usually produces one of two reactions: crack it open at the earliest opportunity, like a kid with his prized Christmas gift; or put it away to save for a special occasion. When I got my hands on a bottle of 2015’s Michter’s 20 ...

From October 2016, The Glenlivet is releasing the second edition in its series of 50 year old single malt Scotch whiskies: The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1966. Only 100 bottles of this extremely aged single malt, matured in an exceptional sherry cask (just the one cask), will be released, priced with a staggering sticker price of $25,000 each. Created by ...