Argentinian Winery, Finca Ambrosia, has partnered with Aberfeldy for the new edition of its Wine Cask Collection. Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish is its first partnership between a malt master and a winemaker. Distilled on November 14, 2021, the spirit matured for over two decades in a combination of Sherry and Bourbon re-fill barrels and wooden hogsheads. The Aberfeldy 21 Year Old is then finished for about eight months in Malbec French Oak barrels from Finca Ambrosia. At a tasting session at the brand’s suite, Macleod said it was always “frustrating that we could never disclose the ..read more

Sir Rod Stewart’s Wolfie’s Whisky teamed up with Gebr. Heinemann to bring a rock ‘n’ roll-themed animation to Hamburg Airport. It is the brand’s first global travel retail event following its channel debut last month Among the items displayed in the promotional space are Sir Rod’s German Gold records. These include Body Wishes, Baby Jane and the album Every Picture Tells a Story, along with some of his memorable outfits. Sir Rod will be playing nine shows in Germany during his European summer tour, which begins on 11 May. The pop-up will also provide passengers with the opportunity to sample ..read more

Ardbeg Distillery is releasing a whisky aged in Port wine barrels in celebration of Ardbeg Day on June 1. Named Ardbeg Spectacular, the whisky is aged with Port wine barrels, which have been described as ‘bringing a tumbling richness and acrobatic twist of color to the malt’. This year, Ardbeg Day will feature a ‘dark circus’ at its distillery, describing it as an ‘offbeat and smoky take on the circus’, as well as tastings and games. On the nose, Ardbeg Spectacular delivers candied fruit, incense candles, and smoked pecans, while the palate offers dark chocolate and mint, and the finish is li ..read more

Coachbuilt Whisky, founded by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, and current Formula 1 team Williams Racing, have announced a new licensing agreement.  Button, the Williams Racing Brand Ambassador, and Coachbuilt will collaborate to produce several limited-edition whiskies.  Each release will pay homage to Williams Racing’s long history in Formula 1. In addition, the special releases will honor Jenson Button’s long-standing relationship with Williams Racing. Jenson Button made his F1 debut with Williams Racing in 2000. Nine years later, Button won the 2009 FIA Formula 1 Wo ..read more

Actor and musician Jamie Foxx purchased what was then Brown Sugar Bourbon from Washington State-based Heritage Distilling in 2021 and has revamped the recipe and packaging for the bourbon, which is now called Brown Sugar Blend (BSB). Foxx now owns the brand as part of a collaboration with Texas-based spirits incubator Wes Brands. BSB was noted in its previous life for its sweet taste evoking brown sugar and cinnamon notes and is bottled at 35% alcohol by volume [70 proof]. The new packaging for BSB features a BSB chenille letter patch which glows in the dark. BSB is being made available in th ..read more

Iowa-based Templeton Distillery has released a bourbon called Fortitude – their first non-rye whiskey product since opening six years ago in the town of Templeton, Iowa. Templeton Fortitude is produced with a mash bill of 55% corn, 40% rye and 5% malted barley, matured in first-fill American oak barrels, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume [92 proof] and is said to contain notes of black pepper, butterscotch, caramel, citrus and vanilla. Templeton Fortitude is being made available for $40 per bottle. The post Templeton Gets Fortitude first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Artic ..read more

Despite launching just two years ago, Indi, an Indian single malt whisky, has already sold 100,000 cases. The milestone makes it the world’s fastest-growing liquor, according to the Economic Times (ET). “In a market once dominated by imported labels, Indri stands tall as a beacon of Indian excellence. It’s not just a brand; it’s a symbol of national pride, elevating the status of Indian spirits to unparalleled heights,” said Praveen Malviya, chief executive officer (CEO) of Piccadily Distilleries, which makes the malt. The report further indicates that this single malt began in a small sugar ..read more

Glenmorangie has released a 25-year-old Scotch whisky single malt – Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish – but will only be available in the UK…for now. Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish was finished in Pommard casks in 2008, bottled at 51.8% [103.6 proof] and is said to offer notes of apples, cherries, ginger, lemons and plums. Only 1,000 bottles of Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish are being made available exclusively at Glenmorangie’s boutique at London’s Heathrow Airport Terminal 2, for a hefty $2650 per bottle. The post Glenmorangie Unveils 25-Year-Old first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisk ..read more

Michter’s distillery is releasing the 2024 batch of their vaunted 10-year-old bourbon after initially withholding its release in 2022 due to low supply and has now released it two years in a row. Michter’s Distillery initially withheld release of the 2022 batch as the distillery managed the low supply stock and released the 10-year-old rye instead in early 2023. The 2024 batch of Michter’s popular single-barrel 10-year-old single barrel bourbon was bottled at 47.2% alcohol by volume [94.4 proof] and is being made available beginning this month for $185 per bottle. The post Michter’s 10-Year ..read more

In the Welsh Wind’s inaugural single malt whisky release is a tribute to Welsh craftsmanship and heritage with an infusion of ‘In the Welsh Wind’.  There are only 680 bottles of this limited edition available, and everyone is invited to a celebration at the Welsh Wind distillery on 26 April. “We are incredibly excited to share our first whisky with the world,” said Ellen Wakelam, Co-founder and Director of In the Welsh Wind Distillery. “This release marks a significant milestone for us as we make our mark on the Welsh whisky industry. We invite whisky enthusiasts and curious minds ali ..read more