New York-based cocktail bar Death & Company is collaborating with Edrington-owned The Macallan and instituting a “takeover” of Lewers Lounge in the iconic Halekulani hotel on Waikiki in Honolulu on the island of Oah’u in Hawai’i. The “takeover” – which begins on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7pm and ends the next day, Saturday, October […] The post Death And The Macallan Take Over Halekulani In Honolulu first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Articles - Style. Attitude. Whisky ..read more

As part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, iconic Scottish hotel Gleneagles has collaborated with Glenfiddich to create a 49-year-old single malt Scotch whisky. As a tribute to the intertwined history of Gleneagles and the Scotch nation, the release is inspired by the onset of rail travel in Scotland, which enabled key developments in the whisky […] The post Gleneagles Celebrates 100th Anniversary first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Articles - Style. Attitude. Whisky ..read more

Two hundred and fifty years ago, it was illegal to make Scotch whisky. Distilleries were forced to hide or were shuttered if discovered. Nevertheless, King George IV loved whisky. While visiting Scotland, he was impressed by its whisky distillers and introduced the Excise Act in 1823. It set licensing fees for stills, defined duty levels, […] The post Scotch Whisky Distillries Celebrates 200th Anniversay – PT 2 first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Articles - Style. Attitude. Whisky ..read more

Artist in Residence Distillerie (AIR) has opened its second location in Hawkesbury. The company has previously operated in Gatineau. Pierre Mantha says the company will eventually expand internationally. “I want this to be a local distillery. So, this will be the local Ontario distillery,” owner Pierre Mantha tells CTV News Ottawa. “You have an advantage […] The post Artist in Residence Distillerie Rolls Out New Whisky first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Articles - Style. Attitude. Whisky ..read more

2024 is an amazing year for whisky enthusiasts as six Scotch whisky distilleries celebrate their bicentennial year. These whisky makers have come a long way, faced unprecedented obstacles, and have ravaged the tide to this triumphant milestone. According to a report by The Spirit Business, 167 distilleries received operational licenses during the establishment of the […] The post Scotch Whisky Distilleries Celebrate Bicentennial Year first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Articles - Style. Attitude. Whisky ..read more

Bushmills Distillery has released eight single malt Irish whiskies – ranging from 10 to 223 years old – comprising their fifth annual Causeway Collection. Three of the eight new whiskies are dubbed ‘innovative’ for Bushmills Irish Whiskey: the 10 Year Old Barolo, the 2010 Double Moscatel, and the 22 Year Old Mizunara. Bushmills Barolo 10 […] The post Bushmills Reveals 2024 Causeway Collection first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Articles - Style. Attitude. Whisky ..read more

Worldwide spirits behemoth Diageo has launched their 2024 Special Releases collection of single malt Scotch whiskies with the theme of Spirited Xchange Second Edition, highlighting an exploration of flavors in Scotch malt production. Diageo’s 2024 Spirited Xchange Second Edition Special Releases features an octet of single malts that focuses on flavor exploration and cask combinations. […] The post Diageo Unveils Special Releases Of 2024 first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Articles - Style. Attitude. Whisky ..read more

A new blended whisky from the House of Suntory has just been released,  the Hibiki 40 Years Old. This is the oldest blended whisky the company has ever released. The new Suntory exclusive blend includes whiskies from all three Suntory distilleries: Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita. Each whisky is aged over 40 years to produce an […] The post House of Suntory Rolls Out Hibiki 40 Years Old first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Articles - Style. Attitude. Whisky ..read more

Using Chivas Brothers whisky in combination with Japan’s Masuizumi sake brewery, Chivas Regal Takumi Reserve combines Chivas whisky with sake’s ‘unique and delicate’ flavors. Masuizumi is a Japanese sake brewery with headquarters in Toyama. This product was made with casks previously intended for the brand’s last collaboration with Masuizumi, Line 8888. These ex-Chivas oak casks […] The post Chivas Brothers Releases New Sake Whisky first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Articles - Style. Attitude. Whisky ..read more

Cirque du Soleil and The Macallan have partnered for the launch of two editions in their Harmony Collection. In celebration of The Macallan’s 200th anniversary, two expressions have been announced: Harmony Vibrant Oak, and Harmony Guardian Oak. While Harmony Vibrant Oak expressions are matured primarily in first-fill American oak barrels, Guardian Oak is aged primarily […] The post Macallan Debuts Cirque du Soleil-inspired Whiskies first appeared on Whisky Critic - Whisky Reviews & Articles - Style. Attitude. Whisky ..read more