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10 incredible whiskey decanters (they’re not just for wine)
Don Draper and Jack Donaghy used one. Should you start buying the best whiskey decanters? If you're all about keeping up appearances, then yes, absolutely.
Dewar’s Launches New Scotch Finished in Mezcal Casks
Overall, this is a nice sipping whisky that would also work quite well in a simple drink like a highball.
Here’s to the New Year: 20-Year-Old Whiskies to Drink in 2022
2022 is here so it's a good time to drink some 20-year-old whiskies to welcome the year.
The Final Chapter of The Balvenie Compendium Now Available
The Balvenie has announced that the final chapter in its Compendium series, The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five "Malt Master’s Indulgence," will be released this month for a cool $80,000. This series is comprised of various vintages that are personally selected by malt master David Stewart.
Aberfeldy and Craigellachie Launch Exceptional Cask Series
This month, the Aberfeldy and Craigellachie distilleries are launching new expressions as part of their Exceptional Cask series. For many years, these whiskies were important components in the makeup of Dewar’s blended Scotch, but not available on their own as single malts. That’s all changed.
The Final Game of Thrones Single Malt Whisky Is Better Than the Series Finale
Game of Thrones is finally over after a series finale that disappointed many and thrilled a few others. Now, the Game of Thrones series of single malt whiskies from Diageo is coming to a close. Hopefully, this expression will be better received than Bran the Broken as ruler of the Six Kingdoms.
Old Pulteney Relaunches With New Design and Whisky Lineup
Nicknamed "the Maritime Malt," Scotch whisky brand Old Pulteney has relaunched in the United States with new branding and a few new expressions.
Bruichladdich Distillery Unveils its New Octomore Scotch Whisky Series
Bruichladdich is a modern distillery that uses old equipment, and that tends to do things a bit differently than its contemporaries. For this year's four releases in the annual Octomore range, the distillery has done something a little different.
William Grant and Sons Launches New Single Malt Whisky Brand
William Grant and Sons, the company that distributes such brands as Glenfiddich and The Balvenie, is back with a new Scotch whisky, Aerstone. With two expressions to choose from, these are great for whisky beginners.
Do You Want Your Home to Smell Like Scotch Country?
Newly minted glassmaker Norlan takes a whiskey-inspired approach to oil diffusers, complete with scents from the Scottish Highlands as well as the Isles of Islay and Skye.
Nomad Outland Whisky Review: Scotch That Isn’t Scotch
If you like the popularity of sherry-finished Scotch whiskies and the trend for forward-thinking blends from Scotland, let us introduce you to Nomad Outland Whisky.
The Best Blended Scotch Whiskies to Add to Your Collection
Single malt Scotch whiskies shouldn't get all of the attention and love. There are tons of great blended Scotch whiskies out there, too. Here is our list of the best blended Scotch whiskies you should add to your liquor cabinet today.
Glenfiddich Grand Cru Makes a French Connection with 23-Year-Old Scotch
The esteemed single malt Scotch whisky maker Glenfiddich debuts Grand Cru, a new luxury expression for life's celebrations. The whisky was agerd for 23 years in European and American oak casks before being finished in French cuveé casks for an additional six months.
The Best Steakhouse Whiskey Collections in the United States
We can all agree that red wine goes great with a well-cooked steak. The thing is, whiskey is just as good if not better. Here are the best steakhouse whiskey collections so you can have the best of both worlds.
The Best Damn Whiskey Bars in the United States
It’s hard damn work crafting the perfect whiskey bar. One might argue that they’re not, in fact, made but rather evolved over time. From the dive-iest dive bars to one-stop bar & bottle shops to upscale, pre-Prohibition-inspired gastropubs, these are the 10 best whiskey bars in the U.S.
Ardbeg Drum is the Newest Ardbeg Day Special Scotch Whisky Release
This year for Ardbeg Day, the brand is releasing a Caribbean-inspired whisky that they've named Ardbeg Drum.
The Balvenie Stories Tell of the Magic Contained Within Scotch Whisky
Along with three new special expressions named The Balvenie Stories, The Balvenie is opening up an exclusive suite in New York City with a $60,000 package of experiences.
You’ll Have to Pay Big for 1 of the 271 Bottles of 1969 Glenrothes Scotch
Would you pay over $6,000 for a single bottle of whisky? If you would, then you might want to check out the 1969 Glenrothes Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Compass Box’s New Whisky, Stranger & Stranger, Contains 1-Year-Old Spirit
Stranger & Stranger is whisky it isn't technically whisky. Does that make it or break it for you? We'll explain.
Why Pay Off Student Loans When You Can Buy This $53,000 Whisky?
The Macallan 52 Years Old 2018 is the latest luxury release from the brand. Yes, you read that right. The whisky is 52 years old — it’s old enough to be a really young, hip grandparent.
Milk and Honey Sets Out to Put Israeli Whisky on the Map
Looking toward other world whiskies, Israel's Milk and Honey distillery hopes to create a new category of Israeli whisky. Here's the scoop.
Craigellachie is Giving Away 51-Year-Old Whisky for Free
Craigellachie is doing something a little crazy: giving away 51-year-old whisky for free. Starting in London, the Speyside distillery will be launching a pop-up bar, Bar 51, that will give select guests — chosen via raffle drawing — a chance to have a dram of the coveted whisky.
Whisky Is Coming: All Men Must Drink This ‘Game of Thrones’ Scotch
In partnership with HBO, international beverage company Diageo is releasing a series of special-edition Game of Thrones whiskies, starting with White Walker by Johnnie Walker, a new blend of single malt Scotch whiskies meant to evoke the harsh winters (and the denizens) north of The Wall.
10 Fall-Flavored Whiskeys for a Not-So-Basic Autumn
Those who love autumn can spice up their season with these 10 fall-flavored whiskeys that bring hints of pumpkin spice, maple, and apple cider to the grain mash we love so dearly.
How to Step Aboard a Viking Ship and Drink Scotch Whisky This Summer
Highland Park single-malt Scotch whisky from Orkney, Scotland, is helping us channel our inner Norse seafarer by partnering with the Draken, a genuine recreation of a Norwegian Viking ship, is sailing from Maine to South Carolina on a four-month, whisky-fueled cruise.
Want to Loan Us $38,000 for The Balvenie’s New 50-Year-Old Scotch?
The name of the new whisky, The Balvenie Fifty: Marriage 0962, is an allusion to the month and year that Malt Master David Stewart started with William Grant & Sons. It's also 50 years old and costs tens of thousands of dollars.
A Quick and Easy Guide to Scotch Regions and Their Whisky
For a whisky to be called Scotch, one rule must be followed above all else: the whisky must be aged in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years. Once you know the No. 1 rule, it's important to become familiar with the six different Scotch regions, each with their distinct styles and taste profiles.
3 Brand-New Mortlach Scotch Whiskies Are Now Available
Even if you’ve never heard of Mortlach before, chances are you’ve tried some of the whisky that comes out of the Speyside distillery — Mortlach whiskies are integral components in a number of different Johnnie Walker expressions. The brand has just unveiled three new whisky releases.
Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series is Back with Fire & Cane
Fire & Cane is the fourth release in the Glenfiddich Experimental Series. The new blend is a marriage of peated and non-peated whisky which were both aged in bourbon casks, followed by rum casks.
Don Julio Releases Reposado Double Cask, Its First Innovation in 6 Years
Reposado, Double Cask starts life just as the usual Don Julio Reposado: maturing in American White Oak barrels for eight months. The tequila is then finished in Buchanan’s Blended Scotch Whisky casks. The resulting product is a rich, complex tequila with Scotch whisky overtones.
The Macallan’s Million-Dollar New Distillery is Architecturally Delicious (Like Scotch)
The Macallan recently unveiled the brand's new Easter Elchies estate distillery in Scotalnd — a £140 million (USD $187,362,420) cathedral of single malt magnificence. Take a peek inside.
Highland Park Unleashes The Dark, a 17-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
In the first release of a one-two punch that will highlight the distinct seasons on the Orkney Islands, Highland Park released The Dark, a 17-year-old single malt Scotch whisky that will be followed in the spring by —you guessed it — The Light.
5 Scotch Whiskies So Exclusive You Have to Fly to Buy Them
From Johnnie Walker's London Blue Label to Laphroaig's sherry-infused PX bottling, here are five scotch whiskies that you won't find easily in the U.S.
This Restaurant Takes Oyster Shooters to the Next Level (With Scotch!)
We love oysters here at The Manual. NICO in Charleston, South Carolina, is taking a time-honored tradition to the next intoxicating level. The tradition? Oyster shooters. How is the restaurant upping the game? Scotch.
Whisky and Wings: Your New Favorite Pairing (Video)
Whether you like ’em hot and spicy or sweet and succulent, wings make a perfect complement to whisky. That’s why we worked with The Balvenie to pair some of our favorite expressions with some delicious wing flavors.
Indulge in the Sweeter Side of Burns Night with these Scotch-Infused Chocolates
Celebrating Burns Night this year? Do we have dessert for you. L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates is offering a variety of Scotch-infused sweets.
The 2017 Scotch Whisky Blend of the Year is Only $3,999
The Last Drop 1971 aged 45 years before being bottled. This unique concoction was named Scotch Whisky Blend of the Year in Jim Murray's 2017 Whisky Bible.
Bowmore Releases Vintner’s Trilogy, Marrying the Best of Wine and Whisky
One of the oldest Scotch whisky companies has released the impressive Vintner's Trilogy, tripling our excitement for drinking whisky.
Ardbeg An Oa is the Distillery’s Newest Scotch Whisky and Permanent Expression
Ardbeg An Oa is the newest Scotch whisky release from the acclaimed Islay brand. An Oa is officially a permanent addition to Ardbeg's portfolio.