Wednesday, October 09, 2019

TEMPLETON RYE LAUNCHES NEW MAPLE CASK FINISH EXPRESSION

The Iowa based Templeton Rye Distillery, has announced the launch of a new maple cask finish expression.

Templeton Rye Maple Cask Finish Whiskey (46% ABV) was finished in ex-Templeton Rye American Oak barrels, that were specifically seasoned with maple syrup.

Templeton Rye Maple Cask Finish Whiskey

This latest release, which is the first limited-edition in the distillery’s Barrel Finish Series, used fresh maple syrup from the Wood’s Vermont Syrup Company, which was poured into the barrels and then turned daily for 2 months, to allow the syrup to soak into the wood staves, in order to maximize the flavours of the whiskey during a second maturation period.

Commenting on the launch, Tim Grimes, Brand Ambassador of Templeton Rye, said: “We were delighted to work with the family at Wood’s Vermont Syrup Company for our Maple Cash Finish Rye Whiskey, the first limited-edition expression in our Barrel Finish Series. As they were the first company in the Northeast to ever barrel age Maple Syrup and have that process down to perfection, we felt they were the perfect fit for us on this project.”

Templeton Rye Maple Cask Finish Whiskey, will be available later this month from specialist retailers. RRP (tbc).

Posted by Steve Rush

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

WHYTE & MACKAY GIVING CONSUMERS THE CHANCE TO WIN 50 YEAR OLD WHISKY

Whyte & Mackay, has announced that it is giving consumers the chance of winning a special 50 Year Old bottling of its blended Scotch whisky, as part of its 175th Birthday celebrations.

The campaign will give whisky fans the chance to win one of 1,500 - 50cl bottles, worth £5,000 each, through a nationwide on bottle promotion on their standard 70cl and 1 litre bottles of Whyte & Mackay.

Whyte & Mackay Rare 50 Year Old

Each special promotional bottle will have a label that includes a unique code, which when uploaded online, will allow consumers to enter into a monthly draw, up until 31st December 2019.

The Whyte & Mackay Rare 50 Year Old (44.6% ABV) which was matured in a combination of Bourbon barrels, first-fill and second-fill Matusalem Sherry butts, Tawny Port pipes and ex 30 Year Old Apostoles Sherry butts, was awarded ‘Gold outstanding’ at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2019.

Commenting on the news, Ruairi Perry, Head of Blended Whisky Brands, said: “We’ve been making award winning whisky since 1844 and this expression is, by far, the most complex and amazing blend we’ve ever bottled. It’s extremely rare to find a 50 year old blended whisky of this calibre. It’s new territory for us as whisky makers. We wanted to celebrate 175 years with those that enjoy Whyte & Mackay. It’s only available to shoppers that enter the competition. We’re incredibly proud to be able to share this special-edition whisky and look forward to a further 175 years of whisky-making from Glasgow”.

Earlier this year, Whyte & Mackay unveiled a new look bottle for its blended Scotch whisky and launched Whyte & Mackay Light; a spirit drink bottled at a lower 21.5% ABV.

Posted by Steve Rush

Monday, October 07, 2019

WILLIAM GRANT & SONS LAUNCHES NEW EXPERIMENTAL KININVIE WORKS RANGE

William Grant & Sons, has today announced the launch of the first three expressions from its new experimental Kininvie Works, Scotch whisky range.

The inaugural Kininvie Works bottlings, are said to be the result of the bravery and creativity that epitomises the work done at Kininvie Works, where invention, learning and discovery lead the way.
William Grant & Sons launches new experimental Kininvie Works range

Kininvie KVSM001 (47% ABV) Is a 5 Year Old triple distilled single malt whisky that has been matured in ex-Bourbon casks.

KVSG002 (47.8% ABV) Is a 3 Year Old single grain whisky, which has had malted rye added to its mash, and matured in virgin American oak casks.

KVSB003 (48.2% ABV) Is a blended whisky consisting of 3 Year Old single grain and single malt whisky, matured in both virgin American oak and European oak casks.

Kininvie Works, says it aims to challenge what we know about Scotch whisky making and acts as a creative hub where collaboration, curiosity and a desire to learn are key.

All three Kininvie Works expressions, are now available exclusively from Amazon, for a RRP of £35.00 each.

Posted by Steve Rush