Hey Mr Clooney! Didn’t know you had a passion for Whisky.

As Hollywood stars have lost their secret source of income - starring in Japanese advertising some apparently continue to explore the Far East in search for a couple of extra millions. Here’s George Clooney in an advertising campaign for South Korean whisky brand Lancelot.
Lancelot is being supplied by Edrington Group through its Korean partner [...]

Chivas Regal and MSN Launch Online Channel

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The Chivas Life Channel Offers Global Adventures and Uncommon Experiences to Online Viewers
Chivas Regal became the first spirits brand to launch an online channel, hosted by MSN.com.  This channel was inspired by the ;The Chivas Life Ambassadors” search, in which two dynamic, passionate people are sought out, chosen, and paid $200,000 to report on their [...]

I’m a sucker for good design

Sometimes I end up bringing a new bottle home to my Whisky collection with only the design of the bottle in mind. I have never tried the Pendleton Whisky from Canada. But one thing is for sure, next time I pass one I’ll buy one.
Damn good looking bottle. Found it while searching for something.
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Famous famous for making whisky famous

The Famous Grouse Experience, located at Scotland’s oldest working distillery in Crieff, has achieved the ‘Investors In People’ accolade for the first time. It is the first time that the visitor attraction has applied for the award.
Jeremy Speirs, general manager, The Famous Grouse Experience, said: “Being recognised as an ‘Investor In People’ is a [...]

Bruichladdich has released it’s first ever 18 year old bottling.

This Bruichladdich 18yrs bottling, designed by Jim McEwan to produce a well rounded, compelling dram, seeks to move the debate forward, to challenge the orthodoxy.
Matured for 18 years in Quercus Alba oak bourbon casks the suitably aged whisky was selected for an additional cask evolution (ACE) for several months in premium quality Quercus Robar, French-made oak casks. [...]

Whisky winner from Bruichladdich

The 12-year-old single malt whisky made on the Hebridean Isle of Islay by privately owned Bruichladdich Distillery has become the only UK spirit to be awarded the top three-star rating in the International Taste & Quality Institute’s Superior Taste Awards.
Read the full story at Caterer Search

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The Herald gives you a chance to win a bottle of malt whisky

Do you know anything about Brittish boxing, then you might have a chance to win a bottle of Isle of Jura malt whisky.
Head over to The Herald and give them your best shot!
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Karamba, karacho, ein Whisky

Well, one things for sure. It hasn’t got much to do with Whisky except for the title. But it’s darn fun! Enjoy.

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Fancy having Ralph Lauren serving your best whisky?

Ralph Lauren has this fine Leather-and-Crystal Decanter for sale in their webshop.
Personally I’ve never poured any of my best whiskies into one of these, but who knows? Maybe it gives one of them an even more complexed taste. Well, have to try to know why.
Head over and take a closer look at Ralph’s own site.
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10th Anniversary chat in the Spirit of Islay Forum

Got this post from one of the Forums I’m a member of. I just had to spread the news.
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As many of you know it’s over 10 years since Glenmorangie bought Ardbeg distillery .
Next Monday , the 25th , is when Glenmorangie distillate reaches 10 years old . To celebrate the [...]

Wee Wash, Michty Mach, Stravaig Spirit or The Bonnie Blend?

Those are the names of Whisky Loch Lomond’s different travel packages.

Whisky Loch Lomond is an experience for visitors to Scotland which combines the outstanding scenic qualities of Loch Lomond with the magnificent world of Scotch Whisky. Four top quality businesses operating in Loch Lomond and Glasgow have come together to provide a luxury whisky experience [...]

Uberrach as in Überraschung

A single malt whisky from the unlikely location of Alsace is set to be seen on shelves outside France.
Uberach Alsace Whisky, from Distillerie Bertrand in the small village of Uberach, was launched in France earlier this year. However, it is now arousing interest from specialist retailers outside France, and may soon be seen on the [...]

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