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When you have the resources, expertise and breadth of access of a global spirits kingpin such as Beam Suntory, it must be a rather incredible experience to brainstorm a new product launch. Even when ...
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is made for mixing. Sure, you can sip it on the rocks but this really is a mixing blend — that’s where it shines the brightest. Add a little high-quality ...
In terms of the classic scotch whisky regions, the Lowlands is never quite afforded the same attention and respect as the industry’s powerhouses. To some extent, this is just a matter of access–there ...
For those who like their Scotch defined as much by the ex-sherry barrel aging as the liquid itself, you’re in luck: The ...
Compass Box Glasgow Blend just won a double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. That’s no easy task. That means every judge awarded it a gold medal and was unanimous in their ...
A local Livingston County reverend wrote a book, and its subject matter might surprise you. "The Angels' Portion: A Clergyman's Whisky Narrative" is a collection of Scotch whisky reviews that reads ...
Finlaggan is an historic site on Eilean Mòr in Loch Finlaggan. The loch is located in northwest Islay. The Island of Islay lies in the stormy waters of the Atlantic Ocean just off the West coast of ...
Spring is unpredictable. One day it's hot, the next it's chilly. On those cool nights, it's nice to curl up next to a fire with a dram of Scotch to warm your insides. While I love big peaty Scotches, ...
Harrison Ford has made some of the greatest movies of all time. Raiders of the Lost Ark. Star Wars. Air Force One. He's also recently starred as a rage monster called the Red Hulk in Captain America: ...