TradeAdam O'Connell - Page 4
Lancaster Spirits Co. Steps Into Peat Before It’s Released WhiskyLancaster Spirits Co. has not released its first single malt whisky yet. It’s not expected to reach the market until 2027. That is not stopping it from planning the next…
The Master of Malt Trade Blog Is HereWe’ve launched the Master of Malt Trade Blog today. And yes, you’re allowed to read it too. Before anybody panics, this blog, the one you are reading now, is staying…
Top 10: Best New Releases in JuneJune has been busy. And hot. The best new releases this month are pretty scorching too. You’ve probably seen a few already. But there’s so much to get stuck into…
Top 20 Alcoholic Drinks For Father’s DayOur top 20 alcoholic drinks for Father’s Day is the ultimate gift guide. Dads can be extraordinarily difficult to buy for, largely because they insist they don’t need anything. But we’ve…
When to Shake or Stir CocktailsTo shake or stir cocktails, that is the question. Each choice changes the temperature, dilution, texture, appearance, aroma, and overall balance of the drink. When to shake or stir cocktails…
Old Pulteney at 200: The Whisky That Belongs to WickOld Pulteney is now 200 years old. I recently went to Wick, Caithness to see the whisky distillery and take in the local sights. Because you can’t understand Pulteney without…
Brother’s Bond Bourbon: Can Celebrity Whiskey Earn Respect?It was National Bourbon Day yesterday. Fine, technically in the US, but they can’t have all the fun, and the occasion gives us a good excuse to take a closer…
Distilleries We Really Bloody Like: Thomson DistilleryWe got a couple of new arrivals from Thomson Distillery recently and it reminded me that I wanted to talk about this whisky maker for a while now. Partly because…
Bruichladdich Old Skool 10 Year Old ReviewOur Whisky of the Week is a single malt I didn’t even know I was going to be fortunate enough to try. At a tasting for Yellow Submarine III last…
National Bourbon Day Whiskies To TryThese bourbons are ideal for National Bourbon Day, which falls on the 14 June. They qualify for two reasons: They be bourbon They be tasty There you have it. A…
What is a Craft Spirit? The ACSA Thinks It Has the AnswerWhat is a craft spirit? The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) reckons it has an answer. It has unveiled a new Certified Craft Seal, a TTB-approved certification mark intended to help…
Gordon & MacPhail & Sir Kenny Dalglish Present Vintage MomentsWhisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail is set to release the first in its unique series of Vintage Moments and the inaugural set celebrates a Scottish football legend, Sir Kenny Dalglish….
Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III Celebrates 25 Years Since Its ResurrectionBruichladdich Yellow Submarine III surfaces as part of the progressive Islay distillery’s 25th anniversary celebrations. The new limited edition is the thrid in from the tongue-in-cheek Whisky of Mass Distinction…
Witchburn: The £6 Million Gamble Behind Campbeltown’s Newest DistilleryCampbeltown is whisky’s ultimate romantic underdog. The tiny town was once the ultimate whisky region, housing more than 30 distilleries. Today there’s three, but a new wave is on the…
Arbikie’s ‘A Dram Good Whisky Festival’ To Bring Together More Than 10 DistilleriesArbikie Highland Estate Distillery will play host to ‘A Dram Good Whisky Festival’ this June, bringing together more than 10 distilleries for a day of tastings, masterclasses and distillery experiences….
Top 10 New Drinks To Try Right Now. Why Wait?Need some new drinks to try? If your drinks shelf looks the same as it did three years ago, you’re missing the fun part. Somewhere in Norway, people are fermenting…
