Whiskey News

In a continuing effort to bring to you the very best in Scotch pornography, I sampled - one shot bottles - Johnnie Walker's annual release of specialty Scotches, and I'm ready to tell you what was good.

It's World Whisky Day on Saturday, May 18, declared last year by a Scottish college student named Blair Bowman who saw the need to hold an annual celebration of the spirit.

London's getting into the swing of Japanese whisky at the moment. Hot on the heels of Mizuwari in Soho, which opened a few months ago, Smiths of Smithfield is hosting a three-day whisky pop-up sponsored by Nikka, featuring what organisers claim is the largest collection of Japanese whiskies in London.

Expresiones del Corazon comprises Buffalo Trace Reposado, George T. Stagg Anejo, Sazerac Rye Anejo, Old Rip Van Winkle Anejo and Blanco.

As the world celebrates World Whisky Day today, John Gordon said it was increasingly becoming the drink of choice in Cheltenham.

If you're serious about collecting wines of rarity and significance, then you could do worse than cast your eye over the offerings at the 22nd Hawke's Bay Winegrowers' Charity Fine Wine Auction this Queen's Birthday weekend.

"If you drink cognac there is no reason why you shouldn't drink armagnac. We have very similar products.

It comes as no surprise to read on imdb.com that British director Ken Loach has said the movie that inspired him most to become a filmmaker was Vittorio De Sica's heartbreaking "Bicycle Thieves." Set in post-World War II Rome, De Sica's 1948 Italian neorealist classic involves an Everyman, unemployed for years, who finally gets a job, but it ... (more)

The Walnut Street Bridge as seen from Hill City , taken between 1891 and 1912. Also visible are Cameron Hill, Lookout Mountain and part of downtown Chattanooga.

Six ingredients go into the dry rub on these chops before they're covered in Jack Daniel's Honey Mustard sauce.

Price - Brilliance RRP of GBP38.49 per bottle, Edited RRP of GBP42.49. Both limited to 150 units Having earned rave reviews for its debut Single Cask releases in 2012, Paul John Whisky has demonstrated extraordinary skill and consistency with the launch of Edited and Brilliance - its new flagship Single Malts.

MacLeod and Jerry Bellune are spending their children's inheritance and enjoying every minute of it.

Or so says celebrity chef Ted Reader, citing "official" research to back his claim about the rising number of men who are openly channeling their inner Julia Child in the kitchen.

New Delhi, May 15 : Delhi Duty Free Services Pvt. Ltd. , the Indian duty free retail space at T3, IGI Airport recently launched a very rare and exquisite collection of the Dalmore's finest whiskies, here.

It's one of the reasons she headed to Ireland - a place so famous for its warm and generous hospitality.

SPENCERFIELD Spirit Company has signed an exclusive distribution deal for its Edinburgh Gin brand with distiller and bottler Ian MacLeod Distillers as it seeks to tap into the growing premium gin market of London and southern England.

Detroiters who like to take a pinch of the hooch or get totally zozzled can rejoice: Another Prohibition-themed distillery is opening in the Motor City.

In the past few years, we've seen a proliferation of flavored whiskies - from cinnamon, to cherry, to honey - and these products vary widely in quality and appeal.

Whiskey making may be an ancient art but it is experiencing somewhat of a modern revival in Northern Ireland, with plans for another two new distilleries being toasted today.

"These distilleries will provide a boost for the Ards Peninsula, which will be welcomed by traders and visitors," he said.