It appears as though The Macallan will be turning Classic Cut into an annual release. Labels submitted to the TTB have revealed The Macallan Classic Cut 2018 Limited Edition, matured exclusively in sherry seasoned oak casks, bottled at 51.2% ABV, and described as having notes of “citrus, sweet vanilla and spice.”
We review Lagavulin 16 Year Old, a staple among Islay single malts and a favorite among peat heads around the world. Is the fanfare justified?
A recent TTB submission has revealed plans for a new Ardbeg Twenty Something release. The first bottling was a 23 year old released in 2017. The second release will be a 22 year old matured in ex-bourbon casks, distilled in Spring 1996 and bottled non-chill filtered on July 1st, 2018 at 46.4% ABV.
A recent TTB submission has revealed plans for a sixth release in the Compass Box Flaming Heart series.
Benromach has released a new, limited edition bottling in celebration of their 20th anniversary since resuming distilling. Distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2018, Benromach 20th Anniversary has been matured entirely in first fill oak casks, yielding only 3,000 bottles at a cask strength of 56.2% ABV.
Kilchoman has released their first limited edition bottles of the year – 2018 editions of Port Cask Matured and Loch Gorm. This is only the second Port Cask Matured release from Kilchoman, with the first released in 2014.
The next release in Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series will be dubbed Glenfiddich Fire & Cane, a smoky whisky finished in sweet rum casks.
We review Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve, a single malt Scotch matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in deep charred new oak casks.
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2018, Compass Box has announced their newest limited release, Compass Box Hedonism, The Muse.
Labels submitted to the TTB have revealed The Balvenie distillery’s plan to release The Balvenie DoubleWood Aged 25 Years, a limited edition bottling to mark the 25th anniversary of The Balvenie DoubleWood.