Tag: whiskies
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50 of Crown Royal’s finest whiskies in the new Crown Royal XO
More than 50 of Crown Royal’s finest whiskies have been assembled by Master Blender Andrew MacKay into the new Crown Royal XO, an ultra-premium blended Canadian whisky, finished in cognac casks from the French Limousin Forest. Due to the brand’s great craftsmanship and history – the whisky was originally created to commemorate a grand tour…
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Vinexpo 2013: Bordeaux becomes the official wine & spirits capital of the world
Vinexpo 2012 to determine the wine glass of the future. Vinexpo 2013, the key event in the wine and spirits calendar, will open its doors on 16 June to welcome industry professionals. This year Vinexpo became the epicenter of new trends in the spirits market, showcasing tequilas, cognacs and Chine luxury moutaï – best of…
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2013 World’s Best Whiskies. The title of world’s best single malt whisky has returned to Scotland
Scotland’s Ardbeg Galileo (The Glenmorangie Company), an Ardbeg Distillery spirit, was named the world’s best single malt whisky at The World Whiskies Awards in London. For the 2013 edition of the competition, tasters sampled more than 300 whiskies, but Ardbeg Galileo with its notes of “warm tarmac”, “tar lozenges,” and “fishing nets” won the hearts…
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The ultimate whisky to share: Chivas Brothers’ Blend
Chivas Regal’s biggest duty free exclusive launch in the brand’s history The Victorian-era brothers John and James Chivas started in the 1850s to blend high-quality, smooth-tasting whiskies for the affluent clientele on Aberdeen’s King Street. To honour their legacy, Chivas Regal launched Chivas Brothers’ Blend, a permanent 12-year-old whisky that intensifies Chivas Regal’s trademark flavour…
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1000 limited edition bottles of The Macallan Masters of Photography III: Annie Leibovitz Edition
The Macallan Masters of Photography III: Annie Leibovitz Edition, with renowned Scottish actor Kevin McKidd cast in the role of leading man Hints of raisin, sultana, orange and chocolate all at once before a crisp following of apple, ginger and long, sharp oak notes. Annie Leibovitz, one of the most famous photographers alive today, captured…
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Dalmore Candela – few other whiskies shine as brightly
Dalmore Candela – an outstanding 50 year old single malt A very limited edition Dalmore, Candela has been created by master blender Richard Paterson from very old vintage stocks, with the youngest from 1951 and the oldest going all the way back to 1868. Just 77 bottles of this have been released. The limited edition…