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FEW Spirits Motor Oil, The Macallan M Collection, & More [New Releases]

This week’s new releases also include Wyoming Whiskey Powder River, Alan Jackson’s Silverbelly straight bourbon, & more.

Gold Spot, Brother’s Bond Cask Strength, & More [New Releases]

Plus, a new whiskey from Keeper’s Heart, the second edition of Compass Box’s The Circle, and the first bourbon from Playboy Spirits.

Whisky Weekend

FEW Spirits Motor Oil, The Macallan M Collection, & More [New Releases]

This week’s new releases also include Wyoming Whiskey Powder River, Alan Jackson’s Silverbelly straight bourbon, & more.

Russell’s Reserve 13 year old, Booker’s 2022-01 “Ronnie’s Batch”, & More [New Releases]

Plus, the latest Laphroaig Càirdeas, a 25 year old Balvenie gets added to its Rare Marriage range, Batch 10 of GlenDronach Cask Strength, and more.

Bushmills Prohibition Recipe, Benriach Cask Edition, & More [New Releases]

This week includes new releases from High West, Frey Ranch, Penderyn, Wyoming Whiskey, & Chattanooga.

Dewar’s 19 Year Old The Champions Edition (2022 Release), Loch Lomond The Open Series, & More [New Releases]

Plus, The Dalmore 21 year old, Barrell Gold Label Seagrass, Milam & Greene The Castle Hill Series (Batch Two), and more.

Hardin’s Creek Colonel James B. Beam, Hardin’s Creek Jacob’s Well, Starward Octave Barrels, & More [New Releases]

Plus, four Yamazaki bottlings, a cask strength bourbon from Smooth Ambler, a bottled in bond tequila-aged corn whiskey from Balcones, and more.

Dispatches

The Great Irish Whiskey Revival Pairs Innovation and Tradition

Through historic mashbills, creative finishes, the use of peat, and advanced age statements, Irish Whiskey is as exciting as ever.

Where Will the Next Great Single Malt Come From?

Scotland holds the crown but these countries and regions are producing great single malt whisky that’s worth keeping an eye on.

Insights

American Distillers Explore the Fruitful Flavors of Woodsmoke

Using applewood, hickory, mesquite, and other wood types, craft distillers are imparting a distinct smokiness to their spirit.

These Whisky Liqueurs Are Highly Sippable and Great for Mixing

These liqueurs lean on honey, spice, and cream flavors to present a gentler whisky option for cocktails or straight sipping.

Give Back and Relax With These Charitable-Minded Whiskeys

Distillers across the country are giving back to causes they care about through the whiskies they make.

How Used Bourbon Barrels Give Other Spirits (and Wines) New Dimension

All kinds of spirits, and even wine, are using bourbon barrels to impart flavors.

Barrel Finished Bourbons: Exploring the Range of Styles

Secondary casks like sherry, port, brandy and more enhance and expand bourbon’s flavor and texture.

Auctions

Sotheby’s Hollywood Ending Nets $2 Million in Sales

A treasure trove of scotches from 91 distilleries including Macallan, Balvenie, Bowmore, and Springbank draws big numbers.

What’s It Worth? Midleton Very Rare: The Pinnacle of Irish Whiskey

Check the value of Midleton Very Rare vintages from 2014 to 2020, when Brian Nation was master distiller, against 2021 auction prices.

FROM CIGAR AFICIONADO

Pairing With Big Peat

The smoky, peaty whiskies of Scotland invite cigar pairings. Check out this story from Cigar Aficionado that matches eleven scotch whiskies with two cigars.

A Rumbunctious Pairing

Aged rums are a natural partner for handmade cigars. Cigar Aficionado editors tested two premium cigars against 18 rums to find the best match.

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