The Last Drop, announced the limited inaugural release of its 50 Year Old Signature Blended Scotch Whisky. Created by Master Blender Colin J.P. Scott, the release is limited to just 500 bottles worldwide. The whiskey is a blend of malt and grain Scotch whiskies, all … Continue readingThe Last Drop Releases 50-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky
The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. released its third whiskey: The Brollach, a double-distilled, single malt whiskey, aged for more than two decades. The limited release – only 661 bottles – was casked at 52% ABV and aged in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in French … Continue readingCraft Irish Whiskey Co. Releases Double-Distilled Whiskey The Brollach
Cotswolds Founder’s Choice became the first English whiskey to win “Best in Show Whiskey” at a major spirits competition, while Heaven Hill Brands earned best large distiller with major wins, including Best Value in Christian Brothers Brandy VS, in multiple categories, at the inaugural international … Continue readingASCOT Awards Honors The Best Spirits Of 2021 With Inaugural Competition
In the first year of the American Spirits Council of Tasters (ASCOTs), we pursued a business model in spirits competitions that’s never been executed before. Nearly half of the entrants did not receive an award, and we put caps on what earned Double Platinum, Platinum … Continue readingFirst Round & Category Winners of the ASCOT Awards
Buzzard’s Roost Sippin’ Whiskeys returns with its sixth offering since its mid-2019 launch with Peated Barrel Rye. The new expression is a 105-proof rye finished in Buzzard’s Roost proprietary barrels. Jason Brauner, Master Blender at Buzzard’s Roost, calls Peated Barrel Rye “a scotch lover’s rye.” … Continue readingBuzzard’s Roost Releases Peated Barrel Rye
Elixir Distillers announced the appointment of Georgie Crawford as distillery manager for the company’s forthcoming Islay distillery. Having been with Diageo’s distilleries for 14 years, more recently as manager for Lagavulin and then the Port Ellen Distillery Revival project, Crawford will join Elixir Distillers this … Continue readingElixir Distillers Name Georgie Crawford to Head Up New Islay Distillery