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Jim beam seven generations of the beam family kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
Just malt - 3 days ago
Jim Beam Seven Generations Of The Beam Family Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 40%-ABV 50ml. ...read more
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Redbreast has quite the find with andrew scott
Whisky critic - 3 days ago
Redbreast has ‘Quite the Find’ for their newest promotional campaign, enlisting the aid of Irish actor Andrew Scott [“Fleabag”] for their Irish single pot still whiskey. The ne ...read more
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Creature comforts spirits bourbon georgia straight bourbon whiskey
Just malt - 4 days ago
Creature Comforts Spirits Bourbon Georgia Straight Bourbon Whiskey 47.5%-ABV 750ml. ...read more
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Talisker ventures out into the wild blue
Whisky critic - 4 days ago
Isle of Skye-based Talisker Distillery has released The Wild Blue, a limited edition single malt whisky geared toward supporting ocean conservation and coastal habitat restoration efforts with its sal ...read more
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Top 10 gins for the ultimate martini
Master of malt - 5 days ago
Here’s our Top 10 Gins for the ultimate Martini. Purchase by clicking on the links in the product’s name. Got any suggestions? Leave them in the comments below.  There’s an... The post Top 10 Gins for the ultimate Martini appeared first on Maste ...read more
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Cognac lot 69 ‘ma cerise’ (malternative belgium)
Whisky notes - 5 days ago
The latest release from Malternative Belgium comes from Réaux sur Trèfle, a small village in Petite Champagne. The cask was filled by a brouilleur de ...read more
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punch fires up the grill with mr. punch’s wieners
Tiny tim's blog - 5 days ago
Punch Cigars is excited to announce a new, hot-dog-themed cigar hitting the shelves just in time for Father’s Day. The new cigar, Mr. Punch’s Wieners, is a limited-edition 6” X 50 do ...read more
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J.c. newman’s 5th annual founder’s day celebration saturday may 3rd
Tiny tim's blog - 5 days ago
Join us for a spectacular day celebrating J.C. Newman's 130th anniversary at our historic El Reloj Cigar Factory! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM, as we host our 5t ...read more
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Shiner cinnamon ‘shine texas corn whiskey
Just malt - 5 days ago
Shiner Cinnamon ‘Shine Texas Corn Whiskey 45%-ABV & 750ml. ...read more
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Oban welcomes a new and extraordinary scotch whisky | oban 15 cask strength sherry cask finish
Just malt - 5 days ago
A Limited-Edition Single Malt Scotch whisky That Savors the Art of AppreciationNEW YORK, April 24, 2025  In a world that moves fast, true craftsmanship takes time. Enter Oban's latest release, Ob ...read more
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Free whisky, anyone? compass box gives away 61 bottles
Master of malt - 5 days ago
Never one to play it safe, Compass Box is making waves again. This time, by giving away 61 bottles of whisky. For FREE! The brand is releasing Scot-Free, the world’s... The post Free whisky, anyone? Compass Box gives away 61 bottles appear ...read more
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Copenhagen distillery goes to singapore
Whisky critic - 5 days ago
Good news if you happen to find yourself in Singapore this month – Denmark-based Copenhagen Distillery has released a limited edition whisky exclusively for the Takashimaya department store in S ...read more
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Review: kanosuke japanese whiskies, complete lineup
Drink hacker - 5 days ago
At this point, we’re used to complicated back stories in the spirits world, but the tale of Kanosuke — a new whisky from Japan — is more complex than most, so hang with us. The compa ...read more
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Three macallan single malts from signatory vintage
Diving for pearls - 5 days ago
Macallan, or rather "Speyside (M)", has become hot stuff in the indie bottler scene with specific thanks to Signatory Vintage. At some point the Symington squad scored many casks from Edrington's cash ...read more
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Boutique-y whisky adds new whiskies to core range
Master of malt - 6 days ago
That Boutique-y whisky Company has added three new whiskies to its core range. You can buy them all now from Master of Malt! It started, like most good things. With... The post Boutique-y whisky adds new whiskies to core range appeared first on Maste ...read more
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Holyrood ambir, embra, pitch
Whisky notes - 6 days ago
Holyrood distillery opened in 2019 as the first new distillery in Edinburgh in nearly one hundred years. They quickly earned a reputation for their Holyrood gin. Later they introduced a series of new ...read more
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Cohiba introduces riviera toro tubo as latest line extension
Tiny tim's blog - last week
Cohiba has announced the release of the Riviera Toro Tubo, a new addition to the critically acclaimed Riviera line. The cigar maintains the blend’s signature box-pressed construction and feature ...read more
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macanudo gold label debuts limited-edition torpedo vitola
Tiny tim's blog - last week
Macanudo Gold Label is back for a limited time, featuring its signature golden wrapper and unmistakably smooth flavor profile. For 2025, the fan-favorite lineup adds a new vitola with the release of G ...read more
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Sazerac takes flight with hawk’s rock distillery
Master of malt - last week
The distillery formerly known as Lough Gill has a new name: Hawk’s Rock Distillery. Sazerac Company – the spirits giant behind Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and Pappy Van Winkle –... The post Sazerac takes flight with Hawk’s ...read more
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Find your sanctuary with the new alec bradley do not disturb
Tiny tim's blog - last week
Alec Bradley is introducing its newest cigar, Do Not Disturb (DND), an invitation to slow down and take a well-deserved break. Known for crafting cigars that complement life’s most meaningful mo ...read more
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Gold bar whiskey attempts to break a world record
Whisky critic - last week
San Francisco-based Gold Bar Whiskey will be attempting to break the official Guinness Book of World Records record for “Most People Shaking Cocktails Simultaneously” on May 17, 2025 at th ...read more
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Bruichladdich octomore 12.2
Best shot whisky reviews - last week
“Burning Love”whisky Review # 1064Country: Scotland ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿Region: IslayBrand: Bruichladdich Octomore 12.2 (129.7 PPM)Series: The Impossible Equation Type: Single ...read more
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A day in the life of a whisky distillery – with copper rivet
Master of malt - last week
Ever wondered what a typical day looks like at a whisky distillery?  We spent the day at Copper Rivet Distillery in Chatham, Kent, to see how the magic happens –... The post A Day in the Life of a whisky Distillery – With ...read more
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Lagavulin claims there is more beyond the smoke
Whisky critic - last week
Islay-based Scotch whisky producer Lagavulin has debuted their latest marketing campaign, entitled “Beyond the Smoke”, where the brand attempts to deflect some of their smoky reputation. T ...read more
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Review: arran sauternes cask, port cask, and amarone cask
Drink hacker - last week
Arran may be a remote distillery — situated on the eponymous island off the coast of Glasgow — but it has an outsized presence in the whisky world. Arran seems to be readily available in m ...read more
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Ben nevis 1996 (douglas laing xop for twe)
Whisky notes - last week
The whisky Exchange and independent bottler Douglas Laing teamed up for this Ben Nevis 1996. It is an exclusive release in the black label series, the premium subset of the already premium Xtra Old Pa ...read more
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Exclusive high roller experiental event: ian macleod distillery featuring tamdhu 43 @ the nth las ve
Whisky intelligence - last week
Join the journey into the world of whisky at The House of Ian Macleod, featuring the new Tamdhu 43yo, along with tastings of the Tamdhu 18yo and Cigar Malt. The exquisite 43yo single malt is set to im ...read more
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Canadian distillery continues to dominate: macaloney’s distillery wins 4 more golds at the 202
Whisky intelligence - last week
Macaloney’s Distillery wins 4 more Gold Medals at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards, securing global recognition Victoria’s Macaloney’s Island Distillery continues to make waves on the ...read more
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Ralfy review 1074 extras – the law of temporary diminishing returns. – scotch whisky new
Whisky intelligence - last week
ralfy review 1074 Extras – The Law of Temporary diminishing returns. ...read more
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*new* the english small batch wine cask matured – english whisky news
Whisky intelligence - last week
The English Wine Cask Matured £75.00 46% ABV The first release from our Small Batch range in 2025 is a wonderful marriage of four second-fill wine casks. A second fill cask gives slightly less colour ...read more
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Glen scotia malts festival edition 2025 – hard to find whisky news
Whisky intelligence - last week
Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2025 whisky 9 Year Old 70cl · 54.3% ABV To celebrate the Campbeltown Malts Festival of 2025, Glen Scotia has released a bold and captivating limited edition Sing ...read more
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Hontambère 1997 (grape of the art)
Whisky notes - last week
Here's a younger armagnac from Hontambère. So far we've mostly seen 1980s spirits picked up by independent bottlers (not counting their own recent pr ...read more
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London’s whisky show 2024 – introducing korea’s ki one
The whisky lady - last week
At London’s whisky Show 2024, we were introduced to a few new distilleries. From Islay, we checked out Ardnahoe. From England, we sampled what Wire Works had to offer. New Zealand introduced us ...read more
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Oliva cigars serie v maduro especial toro in review
Kaplowitz - last week
BRAND: OlivaBLEND: Serie V MaduroWRAPPER: Mexican San Andres MaduroBINDER: NicaraguanFILLER: NicaraguanFORMAT: Toro (650)ORIGIN: NicaraguaINTENSITY: Medium-full/Full SPICE: 3.5/5NOTES:1. Mocha latte | Vegetal peppers | Toasted almond2. Black & c ...read more
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Scotch whisky review: aberlour 8 year old full proof 1970s
The whiskey wash - last week
A rare Aberlour 8 Year Old, dating from the 1970s. Bottled at an impressive 100 Proof (approx. 57.5% ABV, as UK proof is measured differently to U.S. proof), which was quite rare for the time, these h ...read more
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6 canadian whiskies to try in 2025
The whiskey wash - last week
With sought-after limited releases and a growing global fan base, 2025 is shaping up to be a standout year for Canadian whisky. Read the full article at 6 Canadian Whiskies To Try In 2025 ...read more
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An edinburgh overnight with a trip to the scotch malt whisky society, leith
The whisky boys - last week
It has been a wee while since I (together with whisky Boy wife Jacqueline) had an overnight stay in Edinburgh.  Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital is such a beautiful historic city with wonderful. ...read more
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Things you love
The whisky boys - last week
There are some phrases that my dear wife utters that put the fear in me, the scariest is “I’ve been thinking” this usually either involves a considerable amount of money or.. ...read more
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3x glenburgie: milroy’s / gordon & macphail / signatory vintage
Words of whisky - last week
Reviews of three Glenburgie from the mid-1990s, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Signatory Vintage and Milroy's of Soho. ...read more
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5 of the most unique and unusual whiskies from around the world
Great drams - last week
Here at Great Drams, as you probably know, we’re not afraid to push the boat out and try something new when it comes to whisky. Trying new things and daring to be different is what helps us to g ...read more
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Lagavulin single malt scotch whisky launches 'beyond the smoke' campaign: an invitation to discover
Just malt - last week
New Creative Highlights Lagavulin's Legacy and Invites Drinkers to Experience Its Versatility Across Occasions and Drinks FormatsISLAY, Scotland, April 16, 2025 - Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch whisky, ...read more
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Brother's bond bourbon shines a light on regenerative agriculture this earth month
Just malt - last week
Award-Winning Whiskey with Purpose: Supporting Soil Health, One Sip at a TimePLANO, Texas, April 16, 2025 - In celebration of Earth Month, Brother's Bond Bourbon is proud to SHAKE & STIR UP CHANGE—a campaign ...read more
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Mcshein’s cock and hen whiskey made in the mountains of donegal
Just malt - last week
McShein’s Cock And Hen Whiskey Made In The Mountains Of Donegal – Baoilleach Distillery 52%-ABV 500ml ...read more
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Caol ila 2008 (cooper's choice)
Best shot whisky reviews - last week
“A Soap Opera”whisky Review # 1063Country: Scotland ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿Region: IslayBrand: Caol Ila 2008 - Distilled in May 2008 - Bottled in 2020Bottled By: The Vintage Malt Whis ...read more
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Top 10 rye whiskies from outside north america
Master of malt - last week
Once upon a time, rye whisky was seen as a strictly North American pursuit – all spice and swagger, hailing from strongholds of Pennsylvania and Canada. But that’s changing fast. ... The post Top 10 rye whiskies from outside North America ap ...read more
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Springbank 12 years cask strength (batch 20 / batch 26)
Words of whisky - last week
A review of the Springbank 12 Years Cask Strength Batch 20 and the Springbank 12 Years Cask Strength Batch 26. ...read more
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Angel's envy ® releases newest cellar collection series, vol. 5 straight rye whiskey finished in fre
Just malt - 2 weeks ago
The brand's first Cellar Collection release under Master Distiller Owen Martin Available nationwide on May 31HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 15, 2025 ANGEL'S ENVY announces the launch of its newest Cellar Co ...read more
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Rd1 spirits to open new brand destination distillery in lexington this may
Just malt - 2 weeks ago
LEXINGTON, Ky., April 15, 2025 - RD1 Spirits, known for its exploration of Kentucky Straight Bourbon and unique wood finishes, is excited to announce a May 14, 2025, opening of its new home and brand ...read more
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Jim beam lineage limited batch release kentucky straight bourbon
Whiskey were here - 2 weeks ago
VITALS:- $250- 111 Proof- 15 Years- KentuckyI really don't like paying this much for bourbon. However, not only is this one nearly impossible to find (it's travel retail exclusive and I just don't get ...read more
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The singleton triples down on dessert whiskies
Whisky critic - 2 weeks ago
The Singleton has released The Singleton Gourmand, a trio of 42-year-old Glen Ord single malt Scotch whiskies inspired by desserts and designed to mimic the flavors of desserts. The first, Notes of Fi ...read more
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How to pair whisky with chocolate
Master of malt - 2 weeks ago
whisky and chocolate.  Two of life’s great pleasures – and, when paired properly, an outrageously good combo.  Done badly? It’s chaos. Sweet clashing with smoke, tannins turning bitter, and expensive... The post How to Pair whisky with Chocolate ap ...read more
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Aj fernandez cigars new world navegante robusto in review
Kaplowitz - 2 weeks ago
BRAND: AJ FernandezBLEND: New World NaveganteWRAPPER: NicaraguanBINDER: NicaraguanFILLER: NicaraguanFORMAT: Robusto (5.5x55) box-press "Navegante"ORIGIN: NicaraguaINTENSITY: MediumSPICE: 1/5NOTES:Mocha | Compost | CedarA cafe mocha made with b ...read more
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Sixth and final whiskey added to midleton very rare silent collection
Whisky critic - 2 weeks ago
Irish Distillers has released 50-year-old Chapter Six, the sixth and final addition to their Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection, which showcases Irish whiskies with age statements from 45 ...read more
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Dalwhinnie 30 year old 1989 diageo special releases 2020
Diving for pearls - 2 weeks ago
I'm not sure how many more Dalwhinnie reviews are possible, so I'm happy to have the opportunity to include at least one oldie from that distillery on this site.Newer readers may not realize this, but ...read more
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Reviewing: glendronach the master’s anthology
Master of malt - 2 weeks ago
Three bold single malts, one distillery, and a whole lot of sherry-soaked splendour. Glendronach has unveiled its latest opus: The Master’s Anthology – a trio of Highland single malts curated... The post Reviewing: Glendronach The Maste ...read more
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Win 12 bottles of spot whiskey!
Master of malt - 2 weeks ago
We love a good whiskey competition. And when it involves some of the best single pot still whiskey coming out of Ireland? Even better.  For two glorious weeks, we’ve teamed... The post Win 12 bottles of Spot whiskey! appeared first on Master of Malt blog. ...read more
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Chapter 11: doom and gloom or saving grace
Whisky cast - 2 weeks ago
Oregon’s Westward Whiskey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, as the House Spirits-owned distillery tries to reorganize its business and keep the stills running.… Read More ...read more
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Sipper’s rum (the whisky jury)
Whisky notes - 2 weeks ago
Sipper's Rum is the 'ongoing' rum release from The whisky Jury. This blended rum contains rums up to 20 years old, from 3 parts of the world. The label mentions Jamaica, Asia and Latin America, but th ...read more
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Espinosa knuckle sandwich 57 (5 3/4 x 55)
Tiny tim's blog - 2 weeks ago
Video review HERE.(Description taken from Halfwheel.com website)On Jan. 22, Guy Fieri turned 57. The Knuckle Sandwich 57 marks the third year in a row that Fieri has celebrated his birthday with a cig ...read more
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Old dominick reveals wheat whiskey
Whisky critic - 2 weeks ago
Wheat whiskey is popular as Memphis, Tennessee-based Old Dominick Distillery joins the fray and has released a seven-year-old single barrel wheat whiskey. Old Dominick Seven-Year-Old Single Barrel Str ...read more
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Diamond crown julius caeser troublemaker (5.75 x 52 soft perfecto)
Tiny tim's blog - 2 weeks ago
Video review HERE.(Description provided by JC Newman Cigars)The Troublemaker is the newest addition to our Diamond Crown Julius Caeser line, featuring a unique soft perfecto shape that enhances its co ...read more
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Plasencia cigars to introduce the world’s first high elevation cigar, alma del cielo, at the 2
Tiny tim's blog - 2 weeks ago
Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower established in 1865, proudly announces the debut of Alma del Cielo, the first-ever high-elevation cigar, at the 2025 PCA in New Orleans. Alma d ...read more
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Maker’s mark debuts wheat whisky
Whisky critic - 2 weeks ago
Popular bourbon producer Maker’s Mark has ventured out into a wheat field and released their first wheat whisky – Star Hill Farm – the first wheat whisky from Maker’s Mark in t ...read more
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Midleton very rare silent distillery collection chapter six: tasting the last drops
Master of malt - 2 weeks ago
There are rare whiskies, and then there’s this. Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Six is the final release from the Old Midleton Distillery – a series-capping drop that’s as... ...read more
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Romeo y julieta & kentucky derby partner again for 2025 limited edition run for the roses’ c
Tiny tim's blog - 2 weeks ago
In proud partnership with the Kentucky Derby® and Churchill Downs®, Romeo y Julieta is excited to unveil the 2025 limited-edition “Run for the Roses®” cigar. This release not only celebrat ...read more
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J.c. newman introduces angel cuesta shade
Tiny tim's blog - 2 weeks ago
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is introducing Angel Cuesta Shade at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show this weekend in New Orleans. First rolled a century ago, this historic cigar brand is named for Ange ...read more
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The glasgow distillery celebrates their 10th anniversary
Whisky critic - 2 weeks ago
The Glasgow Distillery has released a 10-year-old single malt whisky in honor of their 10th anniversary since producing their first cask of whisky. Although established in 2012, The Glasgow Distillery ...read more
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3x ben nevis 1996 (whisky blues)
Whisky notes - 2 weeks ago
A quick Ben Nevis session, all from the impressive stocks by whisky AGE in Taiwan. They are all from the 1996 vintage, which usually sets high expect ...read more
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Redbreast 18 year old (2024)
Whisky notes - 2 weeks ago
In September 2024 Redbreast added a first 18 Year Old expression to its core range. It uses a combination of light and medium pot still distillates from Midleton distillery and fills the gap between t ...read more
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