Recently the renowned Speyside distillery The Balvenie, announced the launch of the much anticipated sibling to its 12 year old DoubleWood. Like The Balvenie Fifty we posted last month, The Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood was made in commemoration of the Balvenie Distillery‘s Malt Master David Stewart’s 50th anniversary. Stewart, Scotland’s longest serving malt master, crafted […]
1
Oct
Renowned Speyside distillery announces launch of new expression
28
Aug
Ditch the ice cubes for your favorite single malt scotch
When you’re done drinking yourself stupid on $4 pickle-back shots of Jack Daniels (goodbye, college) and are ready to move onto the adult stuff, don’t pull a rookie move and drop ice cubes into your cup — unless you’re looking to water down your favorite whisky drink and ruin it. You need an ice ball. […]
16
Jul
Master of Malt explores the orgins of juniper in gin. We approve.
UK-based producer and retailer Master of Malt have announced the launch of a “completely new concept in the world of gin” and we’re all ears. What sets the Origin Range line apart from others is the use and emphasis of juniper — gin’s main ingredient — that’s sourced from around the world, allowing the consumer […]
23
May
Savor the limited edition whiskey of the (Norse) Gods
To honor their Norse heritage, Highland Park presents their Thor expression as part of the four-piece Valhalla Collection. Aged 16 years, Thor has a vanilla and gingerbread palate sure to strike the senses. Only 1,500 bottles will be released and are packaged in a bespoke wooden frame, the design inspired by the dragon-head bows of […]
9
May
Only 1,824 decanters of the handpicked whisky to be made
One of the most respected of the large production scotch distilleries, The Macallan announces the limited release “MMXII” expression, part of its highly coveted 1824 Collection. The single malt whisky from Speyside has been handpicked from some of the rarest casks at The Macallan Estate, which explains why only 1,824 decanters will be made available […]
1
Mar
Second video from sophomore album "Master of My Make Believe"
The latest video from Santigold dropped today for her single “Disparate Youth”. After her “Big Mouth” video and appearance on Spank Rock’s “Car Song” video, all is set to pop for the New York artist’s second album, Master of My Make Believe (due May 1, 2012).
7
Feb
Long live the Queen... only 85 bottles made for $12,700 each
Several British distilleries are getting in on the Diamond Jubilee celebrating the 60 years reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and such is the case with Scottish distillery Glen Grant. Bottled on February 2nd of this year, and distilled way back on February 2, 1952, this Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee whisky […]
6
Feb
Italian dirt bike now in road-legal scrambler & café racer form
The limited production Zaeta 530 DT may be currently confined to the dirt track, but the Italian company revealed plans to soon make the 530 DT available in road-legal scrambler and café racer variations. The latest design features an aluminum frame (close to seven pounds lighter than the previous tube design), an improved rear suspension […]
