WALSH WHISKEY LAUNCHES NEW COGNAC FINISHED WRITERS' TEARS EXPRESSION

Walsh Whiskey, has announced the launch of a new expression from its Writers’ Tears range of Irish whiskies.

Writers’ Tears Copper Pot - Deau XO Cognac Cask Finish (46% ABV) is a blend of aged single malt and aged single pot still Irish whiskeys, which have been finished for 9 months in French oak casks that previously held Deau XO Cognac.

Writers' Tears Copper Pot - Deau XO Cognac Cask Finish

The Deau XO Cognac Cask Finish, which is the fourth release in the Writer’s Tears range, is said to deliver notes of poached pear, summer berries, freshly pressed grapes and citrus zest on the nose. Followed by a creamy smoothness and rich chocolate undertones on the palate.

Commenting on the launch, Bernard Walsh, Founder and Chief Executive of Walsh Whiskey, said: “Everything about this expression comes from the highest quality inputs, from our own unique blend of triple-distilled Single Malt and aged Single Pot Still whiskeys, to the finish in French (Limousin) Oak casks from the renowned family cooperage of Allary that have been seasoned by the Legaret family’s Deau XO Cognac for between 10 to 15 years. Everything builds to a special experience that we are very proud to put our own family name to and are delighted to share with fans of the Writers’ Tears portfolio, as well as those who might be trying a Writers’ Tears expression for the very first time. Sláinte!”

Last month Walsh Whiskey announced that it had demerging its joint venture with the Italian drinks company Illva Saronno, which saw the Irish company take full control of its Writers’ Tears and The Irishman brands.

Writers’ Tears Copper Pot - Deau XO Cognac Cask Finish, will be available later this month in selected markets, including the UK, Ireland, USA, Germany, Holland, France and through Travel Retail, for a RRP of £67.99.

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ANGEL'S ENVY LAUNCHES NEW OLOROSO SHERRY CASK FINISHED BOURBON EXPRESSION

The Louisville, Kentucky based, Angel's Envy, has announced the launch of its first new expression since 2013.

Angel's Envy Bourbon - Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks (50% ABV) has been produced using 4-9-year-old bourbon, which was finished for a further 2-3 years in Oloroso sherry casks.

Angel's Envy - Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks

Limited to 3600 bottles, this latest release from the Bacardi owned brand, is said to deliver notes of sweet raisin and hazelnut on the nose, followed by oak, vanilla and caramel notes on the palate.

Commenting on the news, Wes Henderson, Chief Innovation Officer and Founder at Angel's Envy, said: "With our latest Angel's Envy expression, we've taken inspiration from the Venenciador of Spain, whose exacting pull and pour of sherry is required to aerate the liquid in order to reveal its true character. We took a page from that book and chose to let this limited release rest for an extended finishing period in Oloroso sherry barrels, lengthening the oxidation process for a sophisticated level of flavour. We chose Oloroso sherry casks because we believed the nutty notes from the Oloroso Sherry would pair well with our bourbon."

Angel's Envy Bourbon - Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks, will be available later this month directly from the distillery and specialist retailers in Kentucky, for a RRP of $199.99.

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GLENGOYNE LAUNCHES THE FIRST EXPRESSION IN NEW LEGACY SERIES

Ian Macleod Distillers, has today announced the launch the first release from a new annual series of single malt Scotch whiskies, from its Glengoyne Distillery.

The Glengoyne Legacy Series: Chapter One (48% ABV) which is the brands first new global release in almost two years, is a no-age-statement bottling, which has been matured in a combination of first fill and refill European oak Oloroso sherry casks.


Glengoyne Legacy Series: Chapter One


The Glengoyne Legacy Series, is said to showcase the captivating stories of the Highlands based distillery’s history and its people from over the last two centuries.

This first release in the new series, reveals the story of when Glengoyne’s Distillery Manager from 1869, Cochrane Cartwright, arrived at Glengoyne and took the famously unhurried production process, for which Glengoyne is renowned today, to the next level.

Not only did Cartwright slow down distillation to a third of the industry average in order to maximise the sweet, fruity flavours of Glengoyne’s spirit, but it was also critically under his management that sherry casks were first introduced to Glengoyne.

Commenting on the launch, Katy Macanna, Brand Manager for Glengoyne, said: “Glengoyne Distillery is known for its unhurried distillation process and six-year wood journey from tree to cask. The first in our new Legacy Series is a fitting tribute to Cochrane Cartwright and the vital role he played in shaping the award-winning whisky that we remain tremendously proud of today.”

The Glengoyne Legacy Series: Chapter One, will be available from February 18th, via www.glengoyne.com for a RRP of £54.99.

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