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Month: December 2022

Macallan adds septuagenarian whisky to its Red collection

Macallan has added another extraordinary whisky to its Red Collection that is sure to delight collectors and whisky aficionados alike. The Macallan Red Collection 77 Years Old marks the first addition to the collection since its introduction in 2020 and is an incredibly rare and exceptional whisky. What is the Macallan Red Collection? Released as …

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Whisky making with a conscience – Bruichladdich champions sustainable production

As the climate change crisis becomes ever more pressing, Bruichladdich is leading the way in responsible whisky production. The Scottish distillery is committed to sustainable operations and works with environmental organisations to ensure its impact on the planet is minimised. The whisky industry does have a large environmental footprint, from the carbon produced by burning …

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Johnnie Walker moves with the times and targets new audiences with a sweet offering

Johnnie Walker is one of the most iconic and biggest selling Scotch whisky brands in the world.  Best known for its Black Label, the brand was founded by John Walker in 1820, and it has been under the Diageo umbrella since 1997. What is Johnnie Walker Blonde? Developed by master blender Emma Walker and master …

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‘Made by nature, not by rules’ Essex woman throws down the gauntlet with eco-friendly distillery.

It’s no secret that the whisky production process can have a large carbon footprint and reducing this is at the forefront of the minds of many distillery owners. One such owner is the boutique Highland distillery Nc’nean’s founder, former strategy consultant Annabel Thomas. Nc’nean has made it its mission to challenge the traditional whisky production …

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Japanese hidden gem – Oldest single malt from Japan discovered after a tireless search

As the climate change crisis becomes ever more pressing, Bruichladdich is leading the way in responsible whisky production. The Scottish distillery is committed to sustainable operations and works with environmental organisations to ensure its impact on the planet is minimised. The whisky industry does have a large environmental footprint, from the carbon produced by burning …

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60 years’ service uniquely bottled: Longest ever serving Malt Master is honoured with Balvenie 60 release

Tradition is a critical component of Scottish whisky culture, with many distilleries continuing to use traditional techniques and processes that have been used for centuries while combining them with recent innovations in the search for the perfect mix. The Balvenie 60 represents just that mix of the traditional and the modern. Released by the Scotch …

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Rare VIP whiskey escorted to the pub by the long arm of the law!

Whisky and a police presence often go hand in hand for all the wrong reasons. However, when it comes to the delivery of the fantastic 47-year-old bottle of Midleton Whiskey pictured above, the police escort was more than warranted. An extremely rare bottle The bottle in question was being delivered to Gormley’s Pub in Rocky …

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