#OTD in 1608 – Sir Thomas Phillipps was granted a license by James I to the Old Bushmills distillery in Co Antrim, which is thought to date from at least 1276 – the oldest distillery in the world.
Uisce beatha is the name for whiskey in the Irish language. The word “whiskey” itself is simply an anglicised version of this phrase, stemming from a mispronunciation of the word uisce. This may in turn have influenced the Modern Irish word fuisce (“whiskey”). The phrase uisce beatha, literally “water of life”, was the name given by Irish monks of the early Middle Ages to distilled alcohol. It is…
Exkluzív megnyitóval és illusztris vendégekkel ünnepelte a Diageo Magyarország és a Zwack Unicum
Exkluzív megnyitóval és illusztris vendégekkel ünnepelte a Diageo Magyarország és a Zwack Unicum
Megismételhetetlen élmény Budapesten
A Diageo kelet-európai marketing igazgatója nyitotta meg a régió első luxus pop-up italboltját
Exkluzív megnyitóval és illusztris vendégekkel ünnepelte a Diageo Magyarország és a Zwack Unicum Nyrt. a főváros első luxus pop-up italüzletét. A felsőkategóriás showroomba betérők nem pusztán ritkaságok közül válogathatnak, de a Don Julio Reposado és a Don Julio…
The Lagavulin 16YO on the nose is the promise of a long, leisurely drive by the coast, the rubber tires of a new car spinning against warm asphalt. My head is out the window, taking in a bright, marshy aroma as wetlands flank us on one side, and the cloudy ocean on the other. There is only a little wood in this drink and it is richer, with underlying dark chocolate that breaks down into slithers of plastic.
On the taste, it’s as though we’ve finally found a good spot to get out of the car and sit by the sea. A bonfire has been lit in stark daylight, drawing all heat to itself as the day turns colder, crisper. It is comfortingly, subtly sweet, and the plastic from the nose drifts past the back of the tongue and forward with a lazy trance of honey. The flavour sits on the tongue like a treasured memory –childhood laughter brought to relief, chasing away my world-weariness –a reminder that these years and decades on can be just as bright as the days of my youth. This reminder matures with a very long and very pleasant tobacco aftertaste, cleaved every now and then by the tang of dried wood. This feels very much like wading in the shallows of the ocean; the wood floats away and slowly I’m aware that the brine is distinct, drying the mouth with a thin layer of iodine.
It’s that gentle introduction to Islay whiskies, more reckless with its sweetness. I’d enjoy this dram once or twice a week, clocking in at a less aggressive 8 out of 10. This is a lot of whisky for what I usually pay, which for certain specials at a local bottle shop can be below $90 AUD. It’s a wonderful representative of Islay classic malts, readily available in Melbourne, and the best introduction to peatier stuff!
Diageo doesn’t officially announce their annual special releases until the Fall, however, people seem to have gotten pretty good at getting a line on what’s coming down the pike. Last year Whisky Notes posted a preview of the releases in the Spring which proved to be perfectly accurate. Several weeks ago, he did the same for this year’s offerings. I’m going to go ahead and assume this year’s…
Caol Ila 18 Year Unpeated Style Diageo Special Releases 2017
Scotch Whisky Review #506: Caol Ila 18 Year Unpeated Style Diageo Special Releases 2017
Reviewed by: zSolaris
Distillery: Caol Ila.
Region: Islay.
Age: 18 year.
ABV: 59.8%. Cask Strength.
Cask Type: Refill American oak hogsheads.
Price: Sample courtesy of /u/dustbunna.
Color: 0.6, Old Gold.
This whisky was reviewed blind courtesy of /u/dustbunna as part of a Twelve Fourteen Days of…
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En esta temporada de celebración, Diageo, empresa líder de bebidas espirituosas a nivel mundial, comparte tres destilados únicos…
NEW YORK ... Today, DIAGEO unveils its Spirited Xchange Special Releases Scotch Whisky Collection celebrating the journey of Scotch, countries and cultures around the world.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9221151-diageo-spirited-xchange-special-releases-scotch-whisky-collection/
The Special Releases collection is an annual collection of eight rare and collectible Single Malts carefully selected by Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison, to celebrate each distillery's unique characteristics and DIAGEO's robust portfolio united together in quality Scotch making.
The incredible collection of unexplored flavors fuses together unique casks showcasing different crafts and finishes that honor local cultures, delighting Scotch whisky enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
"This year, we're proudly revealing our new series of distillery-first expressions: Spirited Xchange Special Releases 2023. For me, Spirited Xchange is about identifying and celebrating the ideas, flavors, and tastes that surround us each day and inspire our curiosity to create. This collection has given us the opportunity to roam freely through our vast portfolio and experiment with old and new cask types, including various wine and local spirits casks to create eight one-of-a-kind expressions that we've never imagined before."
Master Blender, Dr. Stuart Morrison
Spirited Xchange comes to life through intricate and alluring pack designs, illustrated by eight artists across the globe - each one dedicated to the beloved distilleries and the spirits in the collection, creating a powerful storytelling moment.
The artworks are visual tasting notes, placing the expression at the centre of the experience and exploring the flavors that emerge from the local spirit casks:
Lagavulin 'The Ink of Legends', finished in a masterful combination of Don Julio Añejo tequila casks, honors the ancient art of tattooing while Lagavulin's renowned smokiness, rich with bright herbs and juicy plums, is complimented by a lasting finish. SRP: $170
Mortlach 'The Katana's Edge', finished in ex-Kanosuke Japanese whisky and ex-Pinot Noir casks, is illustrated with a golden gleam that represents the flash of umami that cuts through the ripe, fruity sweetness of this stunning expression. SRP: $280
Inspired by Scotch's global journey of discovery, this year's collection also explores a variety of ages and spirits characters, delivering new depth of complexity and capturing the essence of cultural exchange through unique layers of flavor:
The Singleton 'The Silken Gown', finished in rich Chardonnay de Bourgogne French Oak casks, brims with warm toffee and rippling layers of buttery golden fruit, characterized by textures of a luminous and enchanting silk gown. SRP: $135
Talisker 'The Wild Explorador', finished in a combination of White, Tawny and Ruby Port Casks, celebrates the sea with currents of spice and waves of dark fruit, finished with a splash of sea salt, embodied by an iconic Portuguese vessel. SRP: $135
Roseisle distillery is proud to join the Special Releases collection for the first time with its first public release: 'The Origami Kite', etched with sweet vanilla notes and a touch of molasses. SRP: $150
Glenkinchie 'The Floral Treasure' 27 Year Old expression is one of its most mature bottlings to date, carrying lush floral aromas and sweet flavours resembling a Spring morning. SRP: $400
Oban 'The Soul of Calypso' epitomizes the essence of the vivid energy of Caribbean culture with vibrant flavors of tropical fruit mango and sugar cane emerging from the Caribbean pot still rum casks. SRP: $140
Clynelish 'The Jazz Crescendo' is a dulcet symphony of vanilla spice and smooth caramel notes, flowing from its exclusive maturation in ex-bourbon American Oak casks. SRP: $200
The 2023 Special Releases collection became available in limited quantities from select spirits retailers in the U.S. and on Malts.com starting 1st October 2023.
DIAGEO encourages those who are 21+ to drink responsibly. More information on the 2023 Special Releases Collection can be found at https://www.malts.com/en-row/products/collections/special-releases-2023.
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A Sziget forró és menő hangulatában a Diageo gondoskodik rólad
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First whisky post! Talisker 10 Year Old Whisky Review
This is an old-time favourite, a staple from Scotland. We pour a classic from the sea, and Skye!
The start of another round of lockdown, the impending deadline of a large project, and the general unpredictability of the next few years had me in a pretty bad mood. I wasn’t up for the simple comfort of the Jameson and busted out the Talisker 10YO, hoping that the gamble I made when I bought it without tasting would pay off. It didn’t disappoint and my spirits lifted!
It has traces of all our favourites. The smell is a steady seduction, large notes of seaweed and iodine offset by the savoury smell of glazed ham and subtle smoke. I’m happily stranded on an island of cliffs, surrounded by choppy waters, the breeze warm on my face and the day a little overcast. As the glass sits, the ocean becomes more immediate, turning pungent like seaweed left to dry on the sand with subtle notes of wood and vanilla promising sweetness.
The taste is a fulfillment of that promise and the sip enchants with consistent, warm satisfaction. The sweetness of fresh fruits are a constant flourish, delivering savoury notes that become a calming haze of sea spray. There is a hint of cooked mushrooms –Kris recognizes it as umami flavour –and it tickles the back of the throat long after the swallow. The finish is cereal-like, transporting a long train of wood and smoke through a land covered by sea water. We don’t need to add water or ice to the Talisker 10 and could only ever have it neat. As it sits for minutes on the dining table, the landscape matures. Flavours become sharper –the valleys of sweetness deepen, the peat rises, the sea calls like a siren.
It reminds me of a milder version of the Ledaig 10YO, a welcome ghost of the Lagavulin 16YO, and would serve as a great introduction to peatier whiskies. Also, it’s priced well enough to be a staple in my cabinet without hurting my wallet. For this, I score it a very solid 8 out of 10. This has become a quick favourite for us because of its easy introduction, consistent delivery, and deft grace. Hopefully, I enjoy the rest of the bottle, because I’ve definitely grabbed more for my whisky cabinet!