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Castle & Key Unveils Two New Cask Strength Whiskeys What happens when a historic 1887 distillery site gets reimagined for modern whiskey making? Castle & Key's new 7-year cask strength releases reveal the answer. Read the full article at Castle & Key Unveils Two New Cask Strength Whiskeys
06.11.2025 16:29 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Buffalo Trace Pops Up In India Ever wondered what makes Buffalo Trace the world's most awarded distillery? Mumbai's first-ever Buffalo Trace pop-up reveals the secrets behind Kentucky's finest bourbons. Read the full article at Buffalo Trace Pops Up In India
06.11.2025 15:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Every Award-Winning American Whiskey From The 2025 New York World Spirits Competition Think American whiskey is all about bourbon? The 2025 NYC World Spirits Competition proves otherwise with stunning ryes and single malts taking top honors. Read the full article at Every Award-Winning American Whiskey From The 2025 New York World Spirits Competition
06.11.2025 12:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Every Award-Winning Blended Scotch From The 2025 New York World Spirits Competition Why does blended Scotch remain the cornerstone of the industry despite single malt dominance? The 2025 competition winners reveal the answer through exceptional harmony. Read the full article at Every Award-Winning Blended Scotch From The 2025 New York World Spirits Competition
06.11.2025 11:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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539 – Special Ops, Hemp, and Bourbon with Greg Keeley of Larrakin Bourbon Company Here’s a story that goes from the vineyards of Australia to the front lines of the military, and suddenly lands right in […] The post 539 – Special Ops, Hemp, and Bourbon with Greg Keeley of Larrakin Bourbon Company appeared first on BOURBON PURSUIT.
06.11.2025 11:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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At Wood Hat Spirits, better corn is the fulcrum of flavor Gary Hinegardner has a problem with bourbon makers. He says the No. 2 yellow dent corn used by the vast majority of American whiskey makers is a subpar grain never intended for the distillation of America’s native spirit. 
06.11.2025 10:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Glencadam Distillery Welcomes New Leadership Ahead of Landmark Visitor Centre Launch – Scotch Whisky News Glencadam Distillery welcomes new leadership ahead of landmark visitor centre launch Glencadam Distillery has appointed Michael van der Veen as brand home manager and Lauren Oliver as deputy brand home manager to enhance the future offering at the new state-of-the-art visitor centre, as anticipation builds for the unveiling this autumn. Both Michael and Lauren bring […]
06.11.2025 08:53 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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American Whiskey Group Urges USTR to Strengthen USMCA Why have U.S. whiskey exports to Canada plummeted 85% in 2025? The American Whiskey Association reveals discriminatory practices threatening the industry's future. Read the full article at American Whiskey Group Urges USTR to Strengthen USMCA
05.11.2025 16:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Garrison Brothers 2025 Cowboy Bourbon Is On the Way What makes a bourbon so coveted that whiskey fans line up at 8AM for just 1,000 bottles? Garrison Brothers' 2025 Cowboy Bourbon answers with 146.4 proof perfection. Read the full article at Garrison Brothers 2025 Cowboy Bourbon Is On the Way
05.11.2025 16:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Laphroaig: The Ultimate Bonfire Night Whisky Is there a better companion for Bonfire Night than a glass of Laphroaig? This iconic Islay whisky practically embodies the essence of peat and fire. Read the full article at Laphroaig: The Ultimate Bonfire Night Whisky
05.11.2025 14:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
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Your 3 Minute Guide to Glenfiddich Whisky You've seen that green triangular bottle everywhere, but what's actually inside Glenfiddich? Here are 5 key facts every whisky drinker should know about this iconic scotch. Read the full article at Your 3 Minute Guide to Glenfiddich Whisky
05.11.2025 12:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Every Award-Winning Whisky From The New York World Spirits Competition 2025 Which whiskies impressed blind-tasting judges at the 2025 NYWSC? From global giants to small-batch gems, discover every medal winner in one comprehensive list. Read the full article at Every Award-Winning Whisky From The New York World Spirits Competition 2025
05.11.2025 11:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Holiday Gift Guide – Standout Hatozaki Finest Whisky – Japanese Whisky News Hatozaki Finest Whisky A premium blend of whiskies, aged up to 12 years in barrel with a minimum malt. Light in style with a rich backbone of malt whisky character. Cereal notes and a light sweetness allow for the whisky to be used in both highball and straight pours. The Yonezawa family’s experimentation with distilling […]
05.11.2025 09:08 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Evolution of the Pot Still in Scotland by Iain Russell, Part 1 – Scotch Whisky News The Evolution of the Pot Still in Scotland by Iain Russell, Part 1 The pot still is one of Scotch whisky’s most enduring symbols but its form and function have evolved dramatically over the centuries. In this first instalment, whisky historian Iain Russell explores how early cauldrons became copper stills, how taxation spurred innovation and […]
05.11.2025 09:08 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Episode 100 - 3 Greeks Walk Into a Soho Whisky Bar Mike & Duncan celebrate 100 episodes in style and visit 3 Greek Street, aka Milroy's, the world's oldest independent whisky shop, to discuss its evolution, the whisky tasting experience in various parts of the bar and the changing landscape of whisky tasting and pricing.Hosted by Stephen and Joel, the chaps explore the importance of distillery heritage, innovations in tasting experiences, and the future of Milroy's.
04.11.2025 18:53 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Benromach Partners with Wu Dram Clan for First Independent Bottler Collaboration What happens when a single cask selection turns into something far more ambitious? Benromach and Wu Dram Clan's unexpected journey created whisky history. Read the full article at Benromach Partners with Wu Dram Clan for First Independent Bottler Collaboration
04.11.2025 16:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Glencairn Glass Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Whisky Legends What brings whisky legends like Richard Paterson OBE and David Stewart MBE together for one special night? The 25th anniversary of the iconic Glencairn Glass. Read the full article at Glencairn Glass Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Whisky Legends
04.11.2025 16:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Havana Club releases limited-edition Martine Rose collaboration Havana Club rum has announced its latest global creative collaboration – a limited-edition Havana Club Añejo 7 Años bottle designed in partnership with fashion powerhouse Martine Rose. The striking new design for the brand’s flagship expression fuses Havana Club’s Cuban spirit and craftsmanship with Rose’s Jamaican–British heritage and bold creativity – a celebration of Caribbean […]
04.11.2025 12:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Look Inside Loch Lomond Group’s Newly Opened Luss Distillery – Scotch Whisky News Look Inside Loch Lomond Group’s Newly Opened Luss Distillery  Luss Distillery is now open for whisky enthusiasts to discover Luss Distillery, a new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience centre by Loch Lomond Group is officially open. The 5,362 sq.m site on the banks of Loch Lomond in the heart of the village of Luss was […]
04.11.2025 08:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New Whiskeys for Gift Guides 2025! – American Whiskey News  Booker’s The Reserves 2025 (LTO) The Reserves’ is an annual, limited-release series by Freddie, to commemorate his grandaddy, 6th Generation Master Distiller Booker Noe, and his contributions to the bourbon world. The 2025 batch tells the story of some well-traveled barrels: first used to age the beloved Booker’s 30th Anniversary release, then shipped to Jalisco […]
04.11.2025 08:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Timorous Beastie Phantom Smoke: First Peated Highland Malt What happens when the beloved "mighty mouse" Highland Malt meets peat smoke for the first time? Timorous Beastie's bold new Phantom Smoke reveals the answer. Read the full article at Timorous Beastie Phantom Smoke: First Peated Highland Malt
04.11.2025 03:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Hinterhaus Releases Limited 5-Year Anniversary Bourbon What happens when you blend 27 bourbon batches spanning 5 years into one extraordinary bottle? Hinterhaus Distilling's anniversary release answers with just 96 bottles. Read the full article at Hinterhaus Releases Limited 5-Year Anniversary Bourbon
03.11.2025 15:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Last Drop’s First Tequila: Ultra-Rare Extra Añejo Release What happens when a legendary spirits curator releases their first tequila? The Last Drop celebrates their 40th release with an ultra-rare extra añejo that redefines luxury agave spirits. Read the full article at Last Drop’s First Tequila: Ultra-Rare Extra Añejo Release
03.11.2025 14:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Royal Salute launches new Port Cask finished release Royal Salute has announced the launch of the third and final release in its limited-edition Kingdom Collection. Royal Salute 26 Year Old Colheita Port Cask Finish (40% ABV) which is a blended Scotch whisky finished in ex-Colheita Port casks sourced from a renowned Portuguese winery in the Douro Valley, is said to invite whisky connoisseurs […]
03.11.2025 12:29 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Discover Royal Salute’s New 26-Year-Old Port Finish What makes the Royal Salute 26-Year-Old Colheita Port Cask Finish a must-have for collectors? Uncover the secrets behind its exceptional richness and royal heritage. Read the full article at Discover Royal Salute’s New 26-Year-Old Port Finish
03.11.2025 11:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New Wire Works Port Cask matures into the Wire Works Provenance Core Range – English Whisky News New Wire Works Port Cask matures into the Wire Works Provenance Core Range        White Peak Distillery unveils the third core range product under the newly named Provenance Core Range: celebrating place, craft and the legacy of making Nearly eight years ago, White Peak Distillery laid down its first casks with a clear vision: to […]
03.11.2025 08:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Holiday Gift Guide – Standout Baker’s Bourbon for Every Palate – American Whiskey News Baker’s High-Rye Bourbon An expression that pays homage to Baker’s trucking business, where he delivered grains to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. During this time, he developed an appreciation for different grains and their influence on whiskey. This high-rye recipe has 2x the standard amount of rye in Baker’s Bourbon and is a continuation […]
03.11.2025 08:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bib & Tucker Gold Roast Provisions Parcel Bib & Tucker Gold Roast Provisions Parcel $85 Website We would like to thank Bib & Tucker and CREATE ENTERTAINMENT for sending us a sample to review. What the Producer Says At the crossroads of heritage and innovation comes a new signature expression from Bib & Tucker Small Batch Bourbon: Gold Roast, a 6-Year Tennessee […] The post Bib & Tucker Gold Roast Provisions Parcel first appeared on Whisk(e)y Apostle: Proselytizing the way of the malt.
03.11.2025 06:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A Taste of Tullibardine Scotland’s Tullibardine Distillery has been around since 1947, but has come into its own in recent years under the ownership of France’s Picard family. We’ll… Read More
03.11.2025 02:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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6 Gold-Medal Bourbons You Need to Know From the 2025 ADI Awards What happens when craft distillers experiment with French oak, Mizunara casks, and barrel strength? These 6 gold medal bourbons from ADI 2025 show the results. Read the full article at 6 Gold-Medal Bourbons You Need to Know From the 2025 ADI Awards
02.11.2025 14:38 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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