Tune in for the live webcast of the Celtic Malts Whisky School

The first class of The CelticMalts Whisky School is due tomorrow. The classes are all sold out but thanks to Riannon over at Whisky Guild you have the chance to enjoy the class online instead.
So make sure you tune in to the CelticMalts Whisky Schools live webcast tomorrow, Thursday January 24th at 7pm EST/4pm PST.
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Malt Maniacs lists the important Whisky Events of 2008

Bar crier Konstantin has done a great job over at Malt Maniacs of listing the the most noteworthy whisky festivals, tastings & happenings.
Make sure you pay them a visit and maybe we’ll see each others out there.
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Whiskipedia is live

We all know Wikipedia. The worlds fastest growing dictionary made by “everyone”. Now whiskylovers can enjoy the same kind of service through Whiskypedia.
However, the site needs you to start working great. So head on over there and start filling the gaps.
Here it is
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Malt Maniac Awards 2007

Superior whisky conneseiurs Malt Maniacs has come to a conclusion.
And the winners are ››
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Analysis of the new Glenmorangie website

Some time ago last week Glenmorangie opened the doors to their new website that has been redesigned and restructured following the new overall brand profile.
My expectations has been high since Glenmorangie clearly has stated that they are intending to move their positioning even more towards luxury. Apart from that I also have a personal interest [...]

Scotch Calendar 2008 by Thomas Jackson

The Scotch Blog had a post yesterday about Scotch, a calendar that presents a dozen standout malt whiskies for the aficionado.
Each spread features a photograph of a special bottle, plus an abundance of fascinating information: notes on aroma, appearance, and flavor; a tasting chart; background on the water source and casking, plus a color [...]

Islay Single Malt Whisky Chocolate Chip Shortbread

While surfing around for some whisky stuff I landed on the IslayBlog.com who had just posted a yummy recipe on Islay Single Malt Whisky Chocolate Chip Shortbread
The IslayBlog is a blog about the Isle of Islay run by Armin Grewe, a regular visitor to the Island. The blog is about anything Islay related, so it’s [...]

The sought after Laphroaig 25 yrs now available in store

Since rumors were confirmed that Laphroaig were to release a 25 year old Islay fans all over the world have been waiting to get their hands on one. And now it’s finally available.
The Laphroaig 25 year old has been created by marrying Laphroaig that has been matured in Oloroso Sherry casks with Laphroaig that has [...]

The Making of Malt Whisky on air

David Mair, Global Brand Ambassador at the Balvenenie Distillery takes us through the malting and kilning process in the first episode of The Making of Malt Whisky at Scotland On TV.
The Part 1 was published last week and Part 2 will be available from this weekend.

Scotland On TV is a web tv channel, making [...]

Whisky Facebooking

In the lack of Whisky news I thought I’d take the opportunity to tip you all about Facebook and it’s groups.
Facebook, one of the worlds most popular communities (many of you are probably members already) is spreading all over the world…fast. It’s one of the few places where I’ve actually caught up with friends [...]

Beam Global celebrates Bourbon with a new whiskey website

Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. commemorates “National Bourbon Heritage Month” by launching www.americasnativespirit.com – an interactive tour of America’s indigenous spirit and its unique link to more than 200 years of American history.
The “America’s Native Spirit” website features bourbon-inspired cocktail and culinary recipes, tips on how to taste and savor bourbon, and a [...]

Australia ads flavour to the single malt map

My friends over at T.W.A.S. reports on a new Australian distillery.

From the Central Highlands of Tasmania, Australia enters a new player on the world whisky stage with The Nant Distillery, which officially opens on 1 December 2007.
Nant will launch two initial styles of whisky, peated and unpeated and both will be double distilled. Matured in [...]

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