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Bourbon & Whiskey News Highlights. This note contains a collection of article links from April. The articles are grouped by industry, distillery, awards, festivals, and bottle releases. https://lnkd.in/ghNP_cb4

There's some incredibly exciting whiskies being produced right now. Across the world but also in newer Scottish locations. Anyone who has ever talked whisky with me knows my love for Ardnamurchan Distillery (Adelphi Distillery ltd), which gets a nod in this wonderful article. But alongside them, there's mention of Isle of Harris Distillers Ltd. (I opened my bottle of The Hearach last night and it was a knockout), Isle of Raasay Distillery, which has a cask policy for the geeks, and Torabhaig Distillery too, which is due some new releases this year to follow up from its amazing launch liquids. The list continues to grow. But what struck me as being fascinating is how any new distillery now is able to do two things the older and more established can't. 1 - they can build a sustainable distillery from the ground up. No retrofitting and having to work around old equipment. Obviously, this is a big thing for the whole world, not just whisky. 2 - they can start with stills that offer variety and innovation from the start. There is romance to the old stills that have been labouring for decades but the excitement of having something shiny and new that can produce so many styles of new make - that's special. It's still early days but it just goes to show how much more important new make spirit is now compared to just a few years ago. These younger distilleries want it to shine through. And that can only be a good thing for drinkers looking for their next favourite expression. https://lnkd.in/e7VE-ZYH

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Jameson Irish Whiskey If you’ve ever been curious about this monumentally popular Irish whiskey, we explore Jameson’s origins, distillery history, and production.

What is the oldest Scotch Whisky distillery? We've all heard many different claims, but which are actually true? Iain Russell has done the research to find out. Check out his detailed analysis of the different claims surrounding the age of Scotch Whisky distilleries. Learn about the history and credibility of each claim. You might be surprised by what you discover! #ScotchWhisky #WhiskyDistillery #OldestDistillery

How San Francisco Became the World's Most Important Whisky Competition San Francisco's whisky competition has become a global leader in the industry. 🥃 - 🌉 Established reputation in the spirits industry - 🏆 Rigorous judging standards and esteemed panel - 🌎 International participation and recognition - 🍀 Diverse range of entries from around the world - 🌱 Focus on innovation and quality #WhiskyLovers #SanFrancisco #SpiritsIndustry 🔍 **Additional Insights:** - 💡 San Francisco's whisky competition draws entries from top distilleries worldwide. - 🌟 The competition's credibility is built on its meticulous evaluation process. - 🌐 Winners often gain international acclaim, boosting their brand recognition. - 🍀 This event celebrates both traditional and emerging whisky brands. - 🎉 The competition promotes industry growth and excellence in whisky making. How San Francisco Became The World's Most Important Whisky Competition https://lnkd.in/gK2rQHJD

Bowmore Aston Martin 10-year-old Perhaps I should begin with a declaration. I adore Bowmore Distillery. Back when I was taking my initial tentative steps into the world of whisky, Bowmore’s 12-year-old was something of a favourite and the distillery was the first I visited when I first set foot on the island back in 2014. It remains a favourite stop today. I’ve always found the people at the distillery to be especially warm and friendly and the tasting bar, which overlooks Loch Indaal, is a lovely spot to enjoy a dram or two. Then there’s the experience of sipping whisky in the famous No 1 Vaults, something every whisky lover should do, at least once. That said, my relationship with Bowmore as a brand has occasionally been somewhat strained over the years. My issue doesn’t lie with the distillery itself – it’s always been my impression that the people working there take great pride in the place but there is perhaps a feeling that decisions taken further up the chain aren’t always to the benefit of the product that makes it to the shelf. Bowmore is owned by Suntory and it is they who truly shape the product, which is only natural – the owners have a particular market in mind and tailor the product accordingly. If the market craves heavily sherried, low strength whisky, then that’s what Bowmore will be. In the great scheme of things, we whisky geeks, who seek out higher strength, naturally coloured whiskies, simply aren’t much of a priority. I accept this as the way of things but that doesn’t mean I have to like it. Bowmore is a fantastic spirit and its single malt can be as good as anything in Scotland when presented at its best. I suppose, there’s a feeling of a missed opportunity. Of wasted potential. Read more… https://lnkd.in/efkPFq-Q

Toronto Whisky Society Review Honest feedback is our favorite kind! Toronto Whisky Society just reviewed our whisky, sharing both the highs and areas for improvement. Dive into their insights, and let us know what you think! #whiskyreview #FeedbackWelcome #albertawhisky #canadianwhiskey #dionydistillery

🎥 Step inside one of our cherished distilleries and witness the magic of whisky-making firsthand! 🥃✨ Tag a friend who loves whisky! Comment below if you know the distillery or tag a friend and put them to the test! 😉 #WhiskyMaking #BehindTheScenes #whiskylover #Scotch #Whiskycasks #WhiskySolutions

In the 1980s and 1990s, dozens of Scotch Whisky Distilleries closed their doors. Some, like The Imperial, for ever. Lots were demolished. The Casks of the Scotch Whisky they made, they didn't get demolished, somebody bought the. Who this 'somebody' is, is just one of the many Scotch Whisky Secrets. There are rather a lot of them. The complex story of 'who owns what Cask' is extremely complicated and I won't go into it, here. Mainly, because I don't know. Nobody does! What Casks are left? Geographically, where are these Casks? How many Casks are there, all over Scotland? To be Scotch it HAS to be in Scotland. Suffice to say, the 'Scotch Cask Transfer' saga of 'who owns what' makes the 'who pays the wages of a Loanee Professional Footballer?' look relatively straightforward. What IS clear though is that the 'Old and Rare' aspect of Scotch Whisky is absolutely huge. Nobody's prepared to say HOW huge. Because nobody knows. #ScotchWhiskyTruths

Cara's part of a long Whisky Dynasty, so, as someone who's tried the most expensive Scotch, (as she heads-up a firm that actually BOTTLES it), you'd expect her 'Desert Island Drams' to be hyper-exclusive. No so. There's lots of 'supermarket' Scotch on her list and definitely proof that if you actually like DRINKING good Scotch Whisky, it's not that expensive. For instance, I topped up my own personal Decanter yesterday, with a really nice Blended Malt, that costs well under £20. Supermarket stuff. It's still nice. Drink it long this Summer, with ice and Soda, as a perfect (and less calorific) alternative to a Cold Beer. Cara shows there's also lots of rather good Scotch, you can drink neat, that you don't need to speak to a Broker about. So, there's Scotch Whisky that costs the same as a Car and there's Scotch Whisky that costs the same as a 'Slab' of beer. Both good, both filling a gap. With 145+ Distilleries and THOUSANDS on Brands to choose from, it's a very inclusive landscape! #ScotchWhiskyTruths