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Macallan Unveils New State of The Art Distillery

3.3K Views May 30, 2018 Be first to comment whiskyhobo

The long awaited state of the art Macallan Distillery has finally been unveiled last week  Since 2016, we were treated to the occasional glimpse of the contemporary distillery’s facade while construction progressed in secrecy. We at Jakarta Whisky Research Society have been holding our breath ever since, excited for the day we can see the interior of the £140 million …

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Elixir Distillers planning to build Islay’s 10th distillery

2.6K Views April 26, 2018 Be first to comment C K Susindra

Times have been very exciting for whisky drinkers, and it looks like the excitement is just about to get even bigger, especially for Islay whisky fanatics. The tiny island is about to welcome its 10th and newest distillery, which is set to be built on its Southern coast, along the roads of Port Ellen.

It has been confirmed that Islay’s …

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Official: Johnnie Walker Black Label “Jane Walker Edition”

3.1K Views February 28, 2018 Be first to comment C K Susindra

Diageo officially announces the release of Black Label Jane Walker Edition 12 year old blended Scotch whisky, a limited edition bottle of the brand’s Black Label, which replaces the iconic Striding Man with the Striding Woman. The Black Label Jane Walker edition will be a feminine version of the famous expression.

Jane Walker is a part of Diageo’s campaign to …

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Suntory announces “The Essence of Suntory Whisky” launch for 2018

4K Views January 12, 2018 Be first to comment C K Susindra

2018 looks to be an exciting year as Suntory makes a surprising announcement, with the launch of their newest products, “The Essence of Suntory Whisky.” Planned to launch on the 27th of February 2018, Suntory has unveiled the first three bottles to be launched.

 

The Essence Single Malt Whisky, Yamazaki Distillery Peated Malt, distilled in 2005 and …

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SMWS Prohibits Non-member Purchases

1.5K Views September 28, 2017 Be first to comment whiskyhobo

SMWS PROHIBITS NON-MEMBER PURCHASES

Via Scotchwhisky.com

Bottles released by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) will no longer be available to non-members, following feedback from members.

Members only: Bottles by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society are more exclusive than ever before

As well as offering exclusive bottlings of single cask, single malt whisky to its members, the globally-operated whisky …

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New Release: Glenfiddich Winter Storm

1.6K Views September 26, 2017 Be first to comment whiskyhobo

GLENFIDDICH WINTER STORM HAS ICEWINE TOUCH via Scotchwhisky.com

Glenfiddich has revealed the third edition in its Experimental Series, a single malt Scotch finished in Canadian icewine casks.

Icy touch: Glenfiddich Winter Storm is the third release in the distillery’s Experimental Series

Glenfiddich Winter Storm is a 21-year-old single malt finished for six months in French oak casks previously containing …

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