Google News（Whisky 綜合）｜原題：Jack Daniel's American Single Malt Whiskey Hits Retail Shelves - Joe's Daily
Jack Daniel's American Single Malt Whiskey 正式進軍美國零售通路，過去兩年僅能在機場免稅店購得。該款威士忌採用 100% 麥芽大麥，在 Lynchburg 酒廠以楓木炭過濾，經美國新橡木桶陳年 4 年、Oloroso 雪莉桶完熟 2 年，酒精度 90 proof，具核桃、黑巧克力及雪莉桶風味。1 公升瓶建議零售價 $75 美元（約台幣 2,400 元），已陸續上架全美酒商。
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For the past two years, the only way to get a bottle of Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Whiskey was through an airport duty-free shop. That changes now — Jack is rolling the bottle out to retailers nationwide, and it’s the most interesting release the brand has put out since its 2022 limited single malt debut, which was the first time a legacy American distillery entered the category at all.
The whiskey is 100% malted barley, distilled at the Lynchburg distillery, mellowed through sugar maple charcoal, aged four years in new American oak, then finished two more in former Oloroso sherry casks. Bottled at 90 proof, it’s built around oak, cocoa, dark chocolate-covered nuts, and a sherry finish on the back end.
1-liter bottles are showing up now at $75 suggested, with Total Wine already listing it around $69. Availability is expanding by the week, so if your local shop doesn’t have it yet, check back.
Google News（Whisky 綜合）｜原題：The Glendronach Is Turning 200. Here’s The Whisky It Made To Celebrate - Forbes
蘇格蘭高地蒸餾廠 Glendronach 創立於1826年，今年迎來200周年。酒廠推出限量版 Boynsmill House Edition 14年單一麥芽威士忌，以創辦人 James Allardice 當年的宅邸命名，定價 $124.99 美元（約新台幣3,800元）。此酒以經典的 Oloroso 和 Pedro Ximénez 雪莉桶熟成為主，首次加入少量波爾多紅酒桶增添紅色果香。酒廠同步復興了 Boynsmill House 古宅，供邀請制訪客參觀。今年稍早 Glendronach 也推出創廠史上最古老的56年威士忌，限量200瓶紀念兩百年歷史。
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The Glendronach is turning 200, and the Highland distillery is celebrating by going all the way back to where it started.
The distillery has unveiled The Glendronach Boynsmill House Edition, a new 14-year-old single malt named for the historic home at the estate where James Allardice founded The Glendronach in 1826. The limited-edition Scotch is priced at $124.99 and bottled at 46.8% ABV.
For Glendronach fans, the recipe starts somewhere very familiar: sherry casks.
Boynsmill House Edition spent 14 years maturing in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, a pairing responsible for much of the rich, fruit-heavy character synonymous with the distillery.
But Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie added something different for this release: a small number of Claret red wine casks. Those casks add an extra layer of red fruit to the whisky while also nodding to the wines that might have been poured at the gatherings Allardice once hosted at Boynsmill House.
According to the distillery, the whisky leads with Highland toffee, bramble and stone fruit alongside hazelnut and raisin. The palate moves into ripe malt, dried fruit and nuts before finishing with chocolate and caramel.
"Created to mark The Glendronach’s 200th anniversary, Boynsmill House Edition captures the timeless charm of our Highland spirit and sherry cask mastery," Barrie said. "In this expression, I find the character that has long made The Glendronach so distinctive: plush ripe malt, Highland toffee, bramble and raisin layered with subtle notes of stone fruit and plum, leading to a mellow, velvety finish."
Two Centuries Of Sherry Casks
The Glendronach dates back to 1826, when Allardice founded the distillery on the Boynsmill Estate in the Scottish Highlands. Its home sits in the Valley of Forgue, an area known as the "Valley of the Brambles," which inspired the Glendronach name.
Over the next two centuries, sherry casks became the distillery's calling card. Today, The Glendronach remains particularly associated with Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso casks sourced from Andalucía, Spain, which give its whiskies the dark fruit, spice, and richness that have helped build the brand's devoted following.
Getting to 200 years wasn't exactly a straight line.
By 1862, The Glendronach had become the largest duty-paying distillery in the Highlands. Captain Charles Grant, son of Glenfiddich founder William Grant, bought it in 1920, and William Teacher & Sons took over four decades later.
The distillery was mothballed in 1996 and wouldn't return to full production until 2002. Ownership changed hands several times before The BenRiach Distillery Company acquired it in 2008.
Then came Brown-Forman. The American spirits giant behind Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve bought The BenRiach Distillery Company for £281 million in 2016, picking up The Glendronach, Benriach and Glenglassaugh in the process.
Since then, The Glendronach has received serious investment. In 2022, Brown-Forman announced plans to spend more than £30 million on the distillery after global demand for its whisky had tripled since the acquisition. The expansion was designed to more than double production capacity while preserving the site's historic character.
Back To Boynsmill House
For its 200th birthday, The Glendronach isn't just borrowing the Boynsmill name for a bottle.
The distillery has also restored Boynsmill House, bringing the historic residence back to life as part of its bicentennial celebration. Access will be by invitation only, giving select guests a chance to step inside the home where Allardice secured what the distillery describes as Scotland's second-ever whisky license.
The restoration fits into a broader effort to make The Glendronach's historic home more of a destination for whisky fans. The visitor center has already received a significant renovation, while Brown-Forman's larger investment is increasing production without sacrificing the property's historic buildings and courtyard.
And Boynsmill House Edition isn't the only bottle The Glendronach has pulled out for the big anniversary.
Earlier this year, the distillery revealed a 56-year-old single malt, its oldest release ever. Distilled in 1968 and matured in Spanish oak, the whisky was limited to just 200 hand-numbered decanters, one for each year of The Glendronach's history.
Boynsmill House Edition is the considerably more approachable way to toast the occasion.
The 14-year-old whisky will be available through select retailers worldwide for $124.99.
For existing Glendronach drinkers, the Claret casks may be the real reason to pay attention. The Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez foundation keeps the whisky firmly rooted in the distillery's signature style. At the same time, the red wine influence gives Barrie some room to play with a formula that's been working pretty well for the past two centuries.
Not a bad way to celebrate turning 200.
A whisky cask bought for 130 pounds half a century ago has been listed at 270,000 pounds. An 81-year-old British man who bought it to fund his children's school fees and then forgot about it has learned that it is the oldest surviving Glenrothes cask.
Angus Kerr, 81, of Surrey, England, bought a cask of Glenrothes single malt spirit for 130 pounds — about 240,000 won at current exchange rates — in 1971, the BBC reported on the 30th. Then working in commodities trading in London, he heard that a company was selling whisky casks as investment products and bought one at 1.20 pounds per gallon. The goal was his children's school fees. The plan was to buy one cask a year for five years, then sell the first cask in the sixth year at a profit.
Shortly before the purchase, he had lost more than 1,000 pounds on Rolls-Royce shares. Trading in Rolls-Royce stock was suspended on Feb. 4, 1971, when a receiver was appointed. Its aero-engine division was nationalized, and its car business was spun off and sold as Rolls-Royce Motors in 1973. Kerr told BBC Radio Surrey that he figured that if it went wrong, he could at least swim in it.
The plan collapsed right after he bought the first cask. The company that sold it shut down, and the records of the cask disappeared. Its whereabouts came to light only when the distillery that had been storing it billed him for storage. Kerr made no move to sell for decades afterward, and only recently handed the cask over to whisky broker Mark Littler to dispose of.
The cask remains the original sherry oak butt, and the spirit was filled on Jan. 2, 1969, giving it 57 years of maturation. The seller had described it as a freshly filled cask, but it had already been maturing for about two years at the time of purchase. Bottled at cask strength, it would yield about 287 bottles. Whisky critic Charles MacLean, who tasted it in June, said the flavor was not dominated by woody character.
Casks that hold their commercial value over such long maturation are rare. Littler said a cask left for 57 years usually drops below 40% alcohol, at which point it can no longer be sold as Scotch whisky, or the oak completely overwhelms the spirit. Scotch whisky can be bottled only at 40% or above. Kerr's cask held at 42.2%.
The oldest official release from the Glenrothes distillery is The 51, a 51-year-old whisky issued in a limited run of 100 bottles in March last year. It was made by blending two casks and priced at 37,000 pounds a bottle, or about 69 million won. It broke the record set by a 50-year-old release in 2020. The original report said the whisky database Whiskybase also holds no record of a Glenrothes older than 52 years.
Littler's valuation is 270,000 pounds, or about 500 million won. That is not the price of a completed transaction but the estimate of the broker handling the sale. It is roughly 2,000 times the original outlay, but that face-value comparison excludes 55 years of storage fees and taxes due on a sale. Adjusted for inflation, 130 pounds in 1971 is worth about 2,400 pounds today, or about 4.48 million won, which works out to a 113-fold gain. Divided by the number of bottles, the valuation comes to about 940 pounds a bottle before tax and bottling costs — a different order of magnitude from the retail price of a finished product.
Cask trading itself falls outside regulation. The production, bottling and labeling of Scotch whisky are tightly regulated, but no framework oversees trading by the cask. The Scotch Whisky Association issued a guide for individual investors last year that spelled out the risks of falling values and difficulty reselling. In April last year, the parent company of cask investment firm Braeburn Whisky entered administration, leaving investors who held certificates without delivery orders as unsecured creditors. On the 25th of this month, Cask Spirits Global was ordered into liquidation by the High Court in London following an investigation by the Insolvency Service. Of the 17 identified customers who had paid 97,249 pounds, only four had valid proof of ownership.
Littler said the odds of winning the lottery are higher, adding that he had never seen a case in which a cask bought without paperwork from a company that went bust sat in a warehouse no one told the owner about and turned out to be the oldest one on the market. Kerr himself does not drink Scotch. When he does, he said, he picks something under 18 pounds, or about 34,000 won. He plans to use the proceeds for his children and eight grandchildren.
The Islay based Ardbeg Distillery has announced the launch of a new core-range expression, inspired by the ancient settlement of Trudernish on Islay’s Enchanted Cape. According to legend, the site is home to a well that is notoriously difficult to find and never freezes over.
Ardbeg Trudernish (48.8% ABV), which has been described as the result of Ardbeg’s whisky makers search for a rich new dimension to the distillery’s peaty paradox, is a 15 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon, new charred oak and Oloroso Sherry casks.
The latest release, which has already been recognised with a Double Gold award at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026, comes as Ardbeg unveils a new look for its entire core range, set to roll out globally from autumn 2026. The bold designs playfully bring to life the unique stories and flavours of each dram.
The packaging for Ardbeg Trudernish showcases a distinctive new look for the distillery’s bottlings, which will be rolled out across the brand’s entire core range. The presentation boxes and labels retain Ardbeg’s classic black, with each expression now differentiated by its own earthy accent colour. In a nod to Ardbeg’s Celtic heritage, whimsical woodcut-style illustrations depict the individual story behind each whisky, alongside its cask recipe and an evocative flavour snapshot.
Ardbeg Trudernish is said to deliver aromas of earthy peat and gentle woodsmoke wrapped in rich vanilla cream, evoking the scent of melted vanilla ice cream with fudge sauce. Sweetness blends with floral notes and subtle hints of pine resin and heather honey. Orchard fruits such as green apple and pear add freshness, while a hint of cracked black pepper and dried herbs lends complexity. A splash of water reveals ripe melon, kiwi and soft berry notes layered over fragrant vanilla and heather-sweet peat.
Commenting on the launch, Dr Bill Lumsden MBE, Ardbeg’s Director of Whisky Creation, said: “A new whisky is always a momentous occasion at Ardbeg – and our first permanent 15-year-old, Ardbeg Trudernish, is truly one to celebrate. Aged in a combination of bourbon, new charred oak and Oloroso sherry casks, our spirit’s signature smokiness is brilliantly mellowed by rich, creamy flavours, softened with age. You’ll find aromas of peat and woodsmoke engulfed in melted vanilla ice cream. There are tastes of peat, dark liquorice and nuts wrapped in milk chocolate and a long, smoky finish. A silky thread of vanilla runs throughout. I guarantee this whisky’s take on Ardbeg’s peaty paradox will charm smoky malt lovers everywhere.”
Bryony McNiven, Ardbeg Distillery Manager, added: “Ardbeg Trudernish is the perfect dram to toast Ardbeg’s new look. Our core range is brimming with the stories and flavours of Islay – from our classic Ardbeg Ten to the dark and mysterious depths of Ardbeg Uigeadail. These striking new designs will make it easier than ever to explore each one – and perhaps discover new favourites… such as Ardbeg Trudernish!”
Ardbeg Trudernish is now available via the distillery’s website. It will then be available from the distillery visitor centre and specialist retailers from September 15th, for a RRP of £80.00.
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The Balvenie releases the world’s oldest whisky. Discover it here
The 1931 Collection includes an 88-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – like ‘a relic uncovered’ in its Daniel Arsham-designed sculptural showcase
Dufftown in Moray, Scotland, is considered the ‘malt whisky capital of the world’ and is home to distilleries that date back to the 1800s, including Glenfiddich, Mortlach, and Glendullan. Another among their number, The Balvenie, established in 1892, is underscoring the area’s longstanding whisky heritage as it unveils its 88-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – currently the oldest whisky in the world.
The whisky was distilled in 1931 and bottled in 2019 by Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie (nudging the world’s previous oldest whisky, the Gordon & MacPhail 85-Year-Old Glenlivet, into second place). The new release forms part of the 1931 Collection, which also includes a 15-year-old, made from 100 per cent home-malted and home-grown barley, and a 12-year-old, made from 100 per cent home-malted barley.
To mark the collection, The Balvenie has collaborated with American artist Daniel Arsham on its presentation. The 88-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is presented in ‘a refined hand-blown crystal decanter, reserved for The Balvenie’s most precious liquids,’ Arsham tells Wallpaper*. ‘It features “The Balvenie Ball”, which is inspired by the unique shape of the distillery’s copper stills, a design credited with intensifying the honeyed flavour in their whisky. I designed the bronze sculptural form that surrounds the bottle as a time-worn relic, crafted from eight layers, one for each decade that the liquid spent in cask. The flowing lines circle inwards as though time itself has carved the whisky into view.’
The bottle sits on a discreet bronze plinth set inside the sculpture, and within this, Arsham explains, there is a piece of copper (crafted from a piece of decommissioned still) that acts as a certificate of authenticity. The artist also designed the packaging for the two other whiskies in the collection, so there’s a continuous design language across all three releases.
Handwritten archives show that 1931 was a defining year for The Balvenie, seeing the opening of the company’s Home Malt Floor (where grain is germinated as part of the 'malting' process). On 5 March that year, what would eventually become the new 88-year-old – made using barley malted in the new facility – was poured into a European oak sherry butt sourced from Jerez in Spain. In the distillery’s warehouse, the liquid was tended by generations. Until, in 2019, the Balvenie’s current malt master, Kelsey McKechnie, intuitively recognised that it had come of age.
Designing a vessel for the landmark new whisky while nodding to the years of history was no easy feat, as Arsham explained: ‘Much of my work explores time, material transformation and the histories that objects carry. I wanted to create something that feels both ancient and contemporary, to make the passage of time tangible. It’s a huge privilege to be invited to be part of something so old and at the same time, so significant.
‘There are many layers of history, material, and craftsmanship within this whisky and the sculpture needed to contain those ideas while still feeling like a singular object. Ultimately, the materials became a way to tell the story; each element carries a different expression of time.’
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Just 17 bottles of the 88-year-old whisky exist, with the tasting notes referencing honey and a subtle mint leaf and buttery fudge, along with floral heather tones and worn leather.
Arsham concludes, ‘Time is revered at The Balvenie; its unhurried approach to whisky-making combined with patience and skill has allowed this whisky to reach an unprecedented age. I wanted to convey the preciousness of the liquid; the bottle sits in the centre like a relic uncovered. I also wanted to express the distillery’s rich materiality. The sculpture is made from bronze, an alloy of copper, and evokes a feeling of permanence.
‘The passing of time is represented by a green distressed patina, mirroring the natural ageing process and the oxidisation that happens to copper over time. You can see this colour in the distillery’s spirit safe. Then there’s the wood that plays such an important role in the maturation process – I’ve referenced this on the back of the sculpture. I love the idea that something can evolve over decades while remaining true to its essence; I hope I’ve captured a little of that in the design.’
The Balvenie will partner with Frieze Seoul to debut the 1931 Collection through an immersive, sensorial performance, directed by Daniel Arsham.
Tianna Williams is Wallpaper’s staff writer. When she isn’t writing extensively across varying content pillars, ranging from design and architecture to travel and art, she also helps put together the daily newsletter. She enjoys speaking to emerging artists, designers and architects, writing about gorgeously designed houses and restaurants, and day-dreaming about her next travel destination.
A bottle of whiskey bought for 240,000 won to pay for children's tuition was sold for 500 million won for the first time in 55 years.
The BBC recently reported that Angus Kerr (81), who lives in Surrey, sold a Glenrosis single malt whisky casque for 270,000 pounds (about 240,000 won) in 1971. A cask is a wooden barrel that ages whiskey undiluted solution.
When he was told that investing in a whisky can make a profit, he decided to purchase it with the intention of adding it to his children's tuition. At the time, Kerr had lost more than 1,000 pounds after investing in Rolls-Royce shares.
"I thought if it went wrong again, I could swim in it," Kerr said.
However, the company that sold the whiskey barrel closed shortly after, and he did not even receive documents to prove his ownership, so he thought he had lost all his investment when the barrel's whereabouts were unknown.
After that, the material of the cask was confirmed when he was contacted to pay the storage fee. However, he delayed the sale due to business and childcare, and only recently entrusted the sale to whiskey broker Mark Rittler.
The barrel was filled with whiskey undiluted solution on January 2, 1969, and had already been aged for about two years when he bought it. It was aged in the same oak sherry for the next 57 years.
The current alcohol content is 42.2 percent. Long-term aged whiskey can lose its marketability due to its low alcohol content or too strong tree scent. Scotch whisky must be bottled when it has an alcohol content of 40% or more, but this standard has been exceeded.
It is expected that about 287 bottles will come out if the current frequency is divided into 700ml bottles. Whisky critic Charles McClain, who tasted it in June, said that the woody scent did not overwhelm the taste despite long ripening.
Mark Rittler, a broker, offered a sale price of £270,000. It is about 2077 times the purchase price of £130. However, the price was not the actual transaction, and taxes, storage fees, and bottling costs were not reflected. Kerr plans to use the whiskey for her children and eight grandchildren when it is sold.
The highest aging product officially released by Glenrosis is 51 years old. According to Mark Rittler, the 57-year-old barrel is the oldest publicly sold Glenrosis.
Google News（Whisky 綜合）｜原題：The Hands-Down Best W.L. Weller Bourbon On Liquor Store Shelves - Tasting Table
美國威士忌評論網站針對6款W.L. Weller波本進行品評排名，其中Buffalo Trace釀造的W.L. Weller Full Proof獲得首選。這款自2019年起年年推出的藍標酒款，採用114美制度酒精度，未經冷凝過濾以保留天然風味，具有香草、焦糖與布蕾烤糖香氣。然而750ml瓶裝零售價約200美元，在網路社群中引發價格爭議，部分消費者認為品質未能匹配高昂價格。
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The Hands-Down Best W.L. Weller Bourbon On Liquor Store Shelves
Getting your hands on certain labels can feel like a major win, and that is even before the first sip reaches your lips. One of our writers tried and ranked 6 W.L. Weller bourbons, and one of the most challenging bottles to find rose to the top of the list. Buffalo Trace, the name behind the wheated bourbon, has established something special with its W.L. Weller Full Proof. Since 2019, the annual release of the blue-label has provided an award-winning 114-proof bottle that won't overpower the palate but instead delights the senses with a pleasantly sweet experience.
Our writer noted this is the kind of bourbon you want to sip slowly and savor and recommended that those who prefer adding water to their bourbon use a few drops to mellow out the finish. Common bourbon tasting notes are present, like vanilla and caramel, and the nose is sweet with an experience that has reminded some samplers of crème brûlée. Other drinkers have described the expression as their favorite under the W.L. Weller umbrella. "If I had to give it a rating, it would look something like this: Rating: 12/10," quipped a fan on Facebook.
W.L. Weller Full Proof is non-chill-filtered, which means that the wheated bourbon skips chill filtration to preserve natural residual oils and flavors that develop during distillation. The drink is bottled at the exact same proof as the spirit placed into barrels for maturing. Just like the original recipe created by William Larue Weller, which was made with wheat instead of rye, this sipper is sure to please many who enjoy wheated, high-proof bourbon. "Full Proof is the one Weller I actually chase," wrote a fan on Instagram.
Weighing out the cost compared to the experience
Not every connoisseur of the best bourbon brands has fallen in love with Full Proof, however. "It's really good but not the life-changing unicorn a few would make it out to be," wrote one drinker on Reddit. Others on the same thread reported feeling "underwhelmed" by the drink considering the reputation and the price. As a 750 ml bottle can cost around $200, one drinker on a separate thread on Reddit quipped, "There's plenty of good whiskey on the market that doesn't require me hunting for overpriced bottles."
Of course, while W.L. Weller Full Proof is the kind of drink that is meant to be enjoyed straight, there are plenty of ways to enjoy bourbon, just as there are many roads leading to Rome. Should the palate not suit your preferences, try whipping up a sparkling boulevardier or pickle juice whiskey sour and enjoy sipping a cocktail made with ingredients that not everyone is able to track down.
Google News（Whisky 綜合）｜原題：With Soft Smoke and Creamy Harmony, 15-Year-Old Ardbeg Trudernish Brings a New Charm to Distillery's Core Range - bevnet.com｜僅標題
Buffalo Trace Will Be in Denver Iin 2026 With Free Whiskey
With the popularity of the TV show "Yellowstone," came the increased popularity across Colorado of Buffalo Trace whiskey. Coming to Denver, will be a special event featuring free Buffalo Trace tasting.
Where Will Buffalo Trace Be Holding Its Free Whiskey Tasting in Denver?
According to TheSpiritsBusiness.com, Denver's event will take place at The Church Ranch Event Center, off Wadsworth and 103rd Avenue in Westminster; being in north Denver, it gives those of us in Northern Colorado to attend and get some free whiskey.
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When Will Buffalo Trace's Free Whiskey Tasting Event Take Place in Westminster?
Over four days, November 12 through 15, 2026, Buffalo Trace will hold 14 tasting sessions lasting 75 minutes each. Experts will discuss the whiskeys that they've brought, as well as the history and techniques used at Buffalo Trace.
The tastings are indeed free, but you need to register for tickets (you can only get four tickets, max.) here. Registration for Denver's event opens at 8:00 a.m. on September 2.
I think if I were going- I haven't decided yet- that I'd dress up in "western" garb: Cowboy boots, cowboy hat, etc., to get into the spirit of it all.
Whiskeys Scheduled to Be On Hand in Westminster:
- Buffalo Trace Bourbon.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year Old.
- Weller Antique 107.
- Sazerac Rye 100 Proof (new.)
With the initial event in 2025, the four cities included on the tour were St. Louis, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri; Jacksonville, Florida, and Tampa, Florida. With the 2026 event, they'll hit not only Denver but also Branson, Missouri; Dallas, Texas; and a return trip to Kansas City. Denver will be the final stop on the 2026 tour.
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Google News（Whisky 綜合）｜原題：Distillery tasting room and whiskey social club opening in downtown Lexington - Lexington Herald Leader
美國肯塔基州列克星敦的精釀波本威士忌品牌 New Era Whiskey & Spirits 於 9 月 2 日開設品酒室與社交俱樂部。該品牌由 Zane Brammell 創辦，專門提供桶單選購服務，酒款採用報紙頭條風格的標籤。社交俱樂部會員（稱為「Newsies」）每月至少可獲得一瓶新酒、參與桶單選購活動，並可參加私人品酒會等特殊活動，月費 249 美元，隨時可取消。
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Distillery tasting room and whiskey social club opening in downtown Lexington
A downtown Lexington bourbon micro-distillery is opening its tasting room and social club.
New Era Whiskey & Spirits will celebrate with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 2 at 333 E. Short St. The bourbon attraction will be open to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. Limited edition bottlings of New Era Whiskey will be available for sampling and for purchase.
New Era Whiskey & Spirits, founded by Zane Brammell, features cask strength single barrel whiskeys packaged with labels that look like newspaper headlines (New Era Whiskey & Spirits abbreviated spells N.E.W.S.).
New Era specializes in helping clients pick barrels of bourbon and rye, then getting them bottled under individual labels. The brand started as a whiskey club, according to Brammell, and now it has come full circle, with a new social club for members.
Members, called Newsies, will receive at least one new bottle a month, and can participate in New Era barrel pick events to select barrels for the exclusive releases. The social club also plans to host special events including private tastings. It costs $249 a month to join and you can cancel any time.
Michter’s was just named “the World’s #1 Most Admired Whiskey” for a fourth year in a row by Drinks International, an accolade that actually doesn’t mean a whole lot to most people. But right after that news arrived, the distillery announced something that is way more impactful—the release of its annual US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye, and we have the details about the new whiskey to share.
First released in 2017, the Toasted Barrel Rye is thought to be made from a mashbill containing somewhere just above the legally required 51 percent rye grain, although Michter’s does not reveal the details. Over the past decade, it has been an almost annual release, although some years this expression did not come out. And there were some years where both this and the regular Barrel Strength Rye were not released, perhaps due to supply or redundancy or the whiskey just not being ready—it’s not entirely clear.
Michter’s was an innovator of the toasted barrel finish in American whiskey, in which bourbon or rye is placed into a secondary toasted oak barrel to mature after initially aging in new charred oak. “As our production team pursues our goal of striving to make the best American whiskey, we employ time-honored, traditional Kentucky methods, and we supplement them with our research and innovations,” said president Joseph J. Magliocco in a statement. “This is what led our team to create a new category when in 2014 we launched the first Toasted Barrel Bourbon finished in a second barrel that had been toasted, but not charred.” Nowadays that practice is pretty commonplace, with many brands and distilleries like Elijah Craig, Basil Hayden, and Barrell Craft Spirits releasing their own versions.
For the 2026 release, Michter’s barrel-strength rye, which is aged for at least four years (probably closer to six), is put into a new set of barrels that were air-dried and seasoned outside for two years and then given a custom toast, but no char. “The fully matured whiskey that we put into the second barrel for finishing and the particular toast level of that second barrel have to be just right to achieve the perfect balance,” said master distiller Dan McKee in a statement.
We did not get to try the whiskey yet, but master of maturation Andrea Wilson provided some tasting notes. “It brings a level of rich comfort with its dark and savory notes, but transitions to the inviting characters of a baked cinnamon roll with melted caramel icing,” she said. “It lingers with warm, rich gingerbread notes and a beautiful toastiness reminding us that memories are often made with a campfire, good friends, and a great pour.”
According to the brand, the average barrel proof for this release is 109.1 proof (54.55 percent ABV), so that might deviate depending on which bottle you find. Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye will be available starting this fall at specialty retailers around the country (SRP $120).
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Isthmus 44 在印度推出首款單桶蘇格蘭威士忌 Chapter I，8月25日於古魯格拉姆舉辦發表會。該款酒來自斯佩塞 The GlenAllachie 酒廠，2016年蒸餾、過雪莉桶熟成9年，酒精度46.2%，全球限量343瓶，印度售價₹12,000（約台幣4,800元）。酒款帶有深色果香與香料風味，未經冷凝過濾也未添加焦糖色。買家可加入 The Circle 會員制，享受優先獲知新酒選項與參加未來發表會等權益。
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Those who love Scotch whisky have a special corner for it, especially when it has been matured in a carefully selected cask. If you’re one of them, we have exciting news for you. Indian whisky enthusiasts now have a new drink to look forward to as Isthmus 44 brings its first single-cask Scotch release to the country. Read on to know more!
Isthmus 44 Launches First Single-Cask Scotch In India
Isthmus 44 has introduced Chapter I, its first single-cask Scotch whisky. This Scotch was launched at Oak & Cru, The Quorum, Gurugram, on 25 August. The launch event was attended by whisky collectors, connoisseurs, trade professionals and industry veterans.
The launch marks Isthmus 44’s entry into India’s Scotch bottling space. In this process, individual whisky casks are carefully selected based on their origin, how they have matured and their flavour. Each cask has a limited amount of whisky, so the same expression cannot be made again once all the bottles are sold.
Also Read: What Is The Difference Between Single Malt And Double Malt Whisky? Which Tastes Better?
What Is The Price Of This Bottle?
Chapter I comes from The GlenAllachie Distillery in Speyside. The whisky was distilled on 24 October 2016 and matured for nine years in an ex-Oloroso sherry hogshead. It was bottled on 15 January 2026 at 46.2% ABV.
The release includes 343 bottles, with an MRP of ₹12,000. The whisky comes without chill filtration or added colour. It offers notes of dark fruit and lingering spice from the Oloroso-seasoned oak. At the same time, GlenAllachie’s sweet and malty character remains noticeable.
The launch had plenty for whisky lovers to explore. Guests attended a digital presentation that explained how the cask was selected. They then joined a guided tasting and discovered the whisky’s nose, palate and finish. A curated food menu also showed how the whisky pairs with different ingredients, textures and preparations.
The fun continued with a cask-personalisation activity. Guests got miniature display barrels to create their own designs and took the finished pieces home as keepsakes.
Those who own a numbered Chapter bottle will get access to The Circle, Isthmus 44’s special register for Chapter owners. Members will get early updates about upcoming whisky selections, notes from the expert panel and invitations to future releases and events.
How excited are you to try this Scotch? Tell us in the comments below!
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Which bottle Isthmus has launched in India?
Isthmus 44 has launched Chapter I, its first single-cask Scotch whisky in India.
What is the price of Isthmus 44's Chapter I in India?
Isthmus 44’s Chapter I is priced at an MRP of ₹12,000 per bottle.
How many bottles of Isthmus 44's Chapter I launched in India?
Isthmus 44 launched 343 numbered bottles of its Chapter I single-cask Scotch in India.
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The whisky world hasn’t had an easy year. You can feel it everywhere, from the bottle shop to the distillery. The Scottish GlenWyvis Distillery currently finds itself in rough waters. The distillery needs several million pounds to keep its doors open in the coming years.
GlenWyvis in Dingwall, in the Scottish Highlands, was founded in 2015 by former helicopter pilot John McKenzie. The project is largely owned by the whisky community. It’s a model that allowed thousands of whisky lovers to become part of the venture. When the distillery was set up, the future looked very bright indeed.
Ten years on, the picture is far less rosy. The board has issued an urgent appeal, stating that significant new investment is needed to give GlenWyvis a future.
GlenWyvis needs millions of pounds
According to managing director David Graham, GlenWyvis needs to raise a few million pounds to have enough financial headroom through 2028. That money can’t simply be raised again from existing members.
The distillery has had a lot to contend with in recent years. Rising costs and current headwinds across the whisky industry play a part, but GlenWyvis also faced the coronavirus pandemic, technical setbacks, and a fire in its wood-chip storage.
On top of that came a prolonged legal dispute with the landowner. According to the board,
GlenWyvis successfully defended several actions, but the proceedings still cost a substantial amount of money.
Production of Scotch whisky paused for now
Everything at the distillery is currently at a standstill. Equipment failures meant part of the 2025 and early 2026 production was lost, and distilling cannot take place.
GlenWyvis’s biomass boiler has now been completely rebuilt and is awaiting a final test. During the works, a faulty steam valve was also discovered and has since been replaced.
But even if all the equipment runs smoothly again, the stills won’t start right away. The distillery manager and an operator left in June, and under the current circumstances GlenWyvis does not want to take on new staff.
Whisky industry faces a tough spell
According to Graham, GlenWyvis’s problems don’t exist in isolation. The Scotch whisky industry is grappling with a difficult market in which inventories are building and producers are scaling back.
Graham even draws a comparison with the notorious “whisky loch” of the 1980s. Back then, so much whisky was produced that vast stocks piled up and several Scottish distilleries ultimately had to close their doors.
For a relatively small producer like GlenWyvis, a market like this hits especially hard. The distillery’s maximum capacity is around 140,000 liters per year, making it a small player among
Scotland’s whisky heavyweights.
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Can GlenWyvis Distillery be saved?
GlenWyvis isn’t entirely without financial support. In February, it raised £500,000 through the Catalyst Fund. Earlier share offers also brought in several million. Still, that’s not enough to sustain the distillery over the longer term.
That’s why several avenues are now being explored, including external investors and potentially other partners who could play a role in GlenWyvis’s future. The distillery is also selling whisky casks to bring in extra cash, and its own gin is getting refreshed packaging and a new look.
What that ultimately means for GlenWyvis’s unique community model remains unclear. One thing, however, is certain: without a substantial new injection of capital, it will be exceptionally difficult to keep the stills running in Dingwall for years to come.
FAQ
- Why does GlenWyvis Distillery need millions of pounds?
GlenWyvis is facing rising costs, a challenging whisky market, technical problems, and high legal expenses. The distillery says it needs several million pounds to secure its future through 2028.
- Why is production at GlenWyvis on hold?
Production was hit by technical issues, including problems with the biomass boiler and a faulty steam valve. In addition, two employees left in June. GlenWyvis does not plan to hire new staff for now while uncertainty about the future remains.
- Can GlenWyvis Distillery still be saved?
GlenWyvis is exploring various options to attract new capital, including external investors. The distillery is also selling whisky casks to raise funds. Without a significant financial injection, however, GlenWyvis’s future looks uncertain.
The Glenlivet is one of the best-known names in single malt whisky, with a long history and a range that has changed considerably over the years. That became especially clear while putting this list together, as a surprising number of Glenlivet bottlings that were once familiar parts of the lineup are no longer available.
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READ THE STORYThe Glenlivet 21 Year Old Archive, the Nadurra series, and several other bottles are no longer available through Glenlivet’s own website, which is a little upsetting.
However, we’re here to rank the whiskies that are available in the current Glenlivet range. So, I tasted all of the ones I could get my hands on. Which bottle is the best in the lineup, and which ones leave us wanting a little more?
7. The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve, 40%, $33 / £28
I remember when this was launched, and I felt a little sorry for it at the time. I opened a tasting event with it, and it received plenty of attention, which should have been a good thing. The problem was that it was immediately followed by the classic Glenlivet lineup, and alongside those whiskies it just felt youthful and weak.
I bought a bottle a few weeks ago to make highballs during the current heatwave, and it’s great for that. This is the entry-level point to the Glenlivet range, something designed to create curiosity. It has some nice sugary notes, along with sweet cereal flavors, but not enough to make it particularly interesting.
The price point and color scheme certainly attract the consumer’s eye, but everything else holds it back, in my opinion. This isn’t what Glenlivet was designed for. It feels more like a reaction to a marketing decision that wasn’t particularly wise.
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If you’ve never tried Glenlivet, I wouldn’t recommend starting here. Spend the extra money on the 12 Year Old. I could only find seven products available on Glenlivet’s website, but Founder’s Reserve would probably rank even lower if more of the older releases were still around.
6. The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Double Oak, 40%, $50 / £33
Here we have the true entry point into The Glenlivet whisky range. That’s not because it has an age statement. It’s because this is what The Glenlivet single malt is all about.
It’s a sweet, welcoming and well-rounded Speyside whisky that helped introduce Glenlivet to drinkers around the world. It’s loaded with pineapple, brown sugar and vanilla custard notes. A delicious entry-level single malt whisky.
The taste, the age, the design and the history all work together and really bring home how delicate, fruity and approachable Glenlivet single malt can be.
You could argue that a stronger ABV version is all that is holding this back, but there is currently one available in the Glenlivet range. More on that later.
If you’re yet to experience Glenlivet, this is the way to do it. Ex-bourbon casks and this spirit are a match made in heaven.
5. The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak, 40%, $77 / £47
This whisky sits in an unusual space for me. French oak can bring all of these wonderful soft, spicy flavors like peach and ginger, but this release always reminds me more of sherry cask influence. It’s really heavy on dried fruit and nutty spice notes.
Don’t get me wrong, that isn’t a million miles away stylistically, but it doesn’t scream that it has been driven by French oak. However, that does arguably make it more approachable.
Being a 15 Year Old single malt with a slightly exotic cask influence makes it a very attractive option for the whisky consumer, but the resulting flavor profile isn’t too different from a lot of the regular sherry cask whiskies available on the market.
You can normally find this bottle on offer in plenty of UK supermarkets, and for below £50 it’s a very good purchase. It sounds like I’m being really harsh on this, and apologies for that, but I just think it could do more if that French oak influence was pushed a little further.
4. The Glenlivet 25 Year Old Sample Room, 43%, $580 / £450
This is a bottle that screams intrigue thanks to its combination of cask influences.
It is matured in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in first-fill Pedro Ximénez and Tronçais oak ex-Cognac casks. That is quite a mix.
This is the halo product, the bottle we all want to try and want to love. Its flavor is driven by waves of creamy chocolate, honey and orange zest, finishing with plenty of exotic fruit.
The age statement and cask variety offer so much for the whisky drinker. The price point is high, but that’s where old whisky from big distilleries currently sits.
In all honesty, when compared with some other large distilleries, this 25 Year Old is actually much more affordable. If you’ve got the money spare and you’re looking for a treat for yourself or someone else, this is a great bottle to go for. It is significantly more affordable than some of its competitors while offering flavors that can be just as interesting, if not more so.
3. The Glenlivet 21 Year Old Sample Room, 43%, $320 / £230
A similar story to the 25 Year Old, but this time ex-bourbon maturation is followed by time in first-fill ex-Oloroso casks, Tronçais ex-Cognac casks, and vintage Colheita Port casks.
This is easily my favorite of the older Glenlivet releases on the market right now. It’s about half the price of the 25 Year Old in the UK and, for me, offers even more flavor from those different cask influences.
It’s super complex and layered, with caramel, peaches, cinnamon, ginger, chocolate and some earthy notes of mint. For me, this is an excellent example of what Glenlivet can do when it wants to show off what is sitting in the distillery warehouses.
The only downside is the strength. I know that’s the broken-record cliché in the whisky world, but if this was bottled just a little higher at 46% or 48%, it could compete with some of the best older whiskies around.
Again, if you’re a fan of Glenlivet and want a treat for yourself, this is an excellent bottle to pour and savor over a few special occasions with friends, family, or just by yourself.
2. The Glenlivet 18 Year Old, 40%, $130 / £85
This was one of the bottles that got me interested in older single malt whiskies. I tried it at a tasting event and everything just clicked. It still does.
There is so much fresh citrus and creamy vanilla on the nose, followed by coconut and soft spice on the palate, with a decently long finish. That’s even after the ABV was lowered a few years ago from 43% to 40%.
The cask influences work so well here, with first- and second-fill American oak alongside some ex-sherry casks. It’s incredibly well balanced and approachable, and also a little cheaper than some of its rivals.
There are Speyside whiskies around this age that cost slightly less, but I think the Glenlivet 18 does more for the money you spend.
1. The Glenlivet 12 Year Old 200th Anniversary, 43%, $75 / £55
Easily my favorite in the current Glenlivet lineup is the 200th Anniversary release. A 12 Year Old Glenlivet at a slightly higher strength, matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks. My literal dream.
This is a creamy, fruity, clean and bright single malt that reminds me exactly why I love Glenlivet 12, and why I have done for a decade and a half at this point.
The occasion behind the release, the higher strength and the cask selection all come together to make this a truly wonderful bottle within the current Glenliv
Saltire Hospitality and Lindores Abbey Distillery announce new events partnership
New partnership brings together award-winning Scottish hospitality, exceptional food and whisky heritage to create bespoke events and experiences at the spiritual home of Scotch whisky.
Saltire Hospitality has announced a new partnership with Lindores Abbey Distillery, bringing together two Scottish businesses to deliver a new range of premium events and experiences at one of the country’s most distinctive whisky destinations.
The partnership will see Saltire Hospitality provide its award-winning catering and event expertise at Lindores Abbey Distillery, combining carefully curated menus, authentic Scottish produce and professional event delivery with the unique heritage, setting and whisky experiences of Lindores.
Together, the teams will offer bespoke experiences spanning corporate events, executive retreats and incentive programmes through to luxury weddings, private celebrations and VIP whisky experiences.
Guests will be able to experience tailored events incorporating exclusive venue access, guided whisky experiences and menus designed to showcase the very best of Scotland’s larder, creating opportunities for both corporate and private clients seeking a distinctly Scottish experience.
Situated in Fife and widely recognised as the spiritual home of Scotch whisky, Lindores Abbey has a remarkable connection to Scotland’s whisky heritage. The earliest written reference to Scotch whisky appears in the Exchequer Roll of 1494, recording malt given to Friar John Cor of Lindores Abbey to make Aqua Vitae.
The new partnership brings that heritage together with Saltire Hospitality’s decades of experience delivering catering and events across Scotland.
Both businesses share an emphasis on quality, craftsmanship, provenance and exceptional hospitality, with the partnership designed to create experiences that feel personal to each client and make full use of the distinctive setting at Lindores.
Becky Landells (Sales Director), Saltire Hospitality, said:
“We’re incredibly excited to be working with Lindores Abbey Distillery. This partnership brings together two teams with a shared passion for Scottish produce, quality and creating exceptional experiences for our guests.
“Lindores is an extraordinary destination with an incredible story, and we’re looking forward to combining that with Saltire’s approach to food and hospitality. From corporate and incentive experiences to weddings and private celebrations, there’s so much potential to create something genuinely memorable here.”
The partnership is now welcoming enquiries for corporate events, incentive programmes, executive retreats, weddings, private celebrations and bespoke experiences.
Eligible Chase cardmembers can now unwind at a new Chase Sapphire Lounge at DFW Airport before boarding their flight. The new DFW airport lounge offers local food, drinks, workspaces, wellness services, family areas, and a Texas-inspired whiskey lounge. It is one of the largest Chase Sapphire Lounges in the United States.
Where Is the Lounge at DFW?
You will find the Chase Sapphire Lounge after security in Terminal D, near Gate D25, at DFW Airport. Travelers flying from another terminal can use the Skylink train to reach Terminal D without leaving the secure area. However, travelers should allow extra time to return to their departure gate. DFW is a large airport with five terminals, so checking the gate and travel time before visiting the lounge is important.
What Does the New Chase Sapphire Lounge Offer?
The split-level lounge covers around 18,000 square feet. Chase has divided the space into separate areas for dining, working, resting, and spending time with family. The lounge features:
- Comfortable seating and work areas
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Private rest pods and shower suites
- A family room and children’s play area
- A private nursing room
- Complimentary 30-minute Face Haus facials, subject to availability
- A dedicated Texas whiskey lounge
The lounge also includes Texas-inspired artwork, leather finishes, stone details, and Western-style design elements.
Who Can Access?
Eligible Chase Sapphire Reserve, J.P. Morgan Reserve, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, and qualifying Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business cardmembers can access the lounge. Travelers need an eligible Chase card or an activated Chase-issued Priority Pass Select membership, along with a valid departing boarding pass. Eligible guests can enter up to three hours before their scheduled flight departure.
Cardmembers can bring up to two guests at no extra cost. Additional guests cost $27 each, while children under two enter free.
Priority Pass Rule for Travelers
Travelers should check their lounge benefits before arriving at DFW. A Priority Pass membership from another credit card company may not provide entry to the Chase Sapphire Lounge. Only eligible visitors can enter with their Chase card or membership. Lounge rules and entry conditions may change, so travelers should review the latest Chase access terms before their trip.
The Chase Sapphire Lounge at DFW gives eligible travelers a more comfortable pre-flight experience with local food, wellness amenities, and family-friendly facilities. Before visiting, confirm your lounge eligibility, check your departure terminal, and leave enough time to travel through the airport.
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Google News（Whisky 綜合）｜原題：Whiskey Joe’s cuts water use with new technology - The Laker/Lutz News
美國佛羅里達州坦帕灣的Whiskey Joe's水濱餐廳率先安裝CNSRV商用解凍系統，透過水循環技術取代傳統耗水解凍方式，預計每天節省約2000加侖用水。該系統造價約3600美元，餐廳獲得當地Tampa Bay Water Wise計畫提供的1000美元補助。鑑於坦帕灣地區目前處於第三階段缺水警戒，此舉可同時降低營運成本並紓解區域水資源壓力。
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TAMPA – The kitchen at Whiskey Joe’s thaws frozen food as part of its daily routine. Now, it’s doing so more quickly while using significantly less water.
The waterfront restaurant is the first business to receive a Tampa Bay Water Wise rebate for a commercial food-defrosting technology. The rebate helps offset the cost of the new CNSRV system, which is expected to save about 2,000 gallons of water every day.
Whiskey Joe’s defrosts nearly one ton of product each week.
Rather than continuously using and wasting drinking water throughout the thawing process, the system recirculates the water. It can also be used to quickly cool large quantities of hot food, giving the kitchen another opportunity to cut down on water use.
“We’re always looking for ways to make our kitchen run better, and this was a change that made sense for us,” said Martin Duffany, brand manager at Whiskey Joe’s. “We can keep doing what we need to do in the kitchen while using a lot less water, and the rebate helped make the decision easy.”
The project comes as the Tampa Bay region remains under a Stage 3 Regional Water Supply Shortage.
“Saving 2,000 gallons of water a day with one piece of equipment is pretty significant,” said Amelia Brown, demand management program manager at Tampa Bay Water. “We know the upfront cost could make it harder for businesses to make these kinds of changes. This rebate helps make this investment a little easier for Whiskey Joe’s, and now that change is making a difference every day.”
Tampa Bay Water Wise helps businesses make water-saving improvements by offering rebates that can offset some of the upfront cost. Whiskey Joe’s received a $1,000 rebate toward the food-defrosting system, which costs approximately $3,600 without a rebate.
Larger projects may qualify for customizable rebates covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. Restaurants can also receive up to $200 for qualifying WaterSense toilets and half-gallon urinals.
“We know businesses are looking at their bottom line, too,” Brown said. “If you can save water and lower your utility costs at the same time, that’s a win for the business and for Tampa Bay.”
On the web: tampabaywater.org/conservation/tampa-bay-water-wise/
Google News（Whisky 綜合）｜原題：EDINBURGH 2026: Review: OIL AND WHISKEY, The Street - BroadwayWorld｜僅標題
（僅標題資訊）《Oil and Whiskey》是在愛丁堡2026藝術節The Street劇院上演的作品，獲得BroadwayWorld的劇評報導。該作品似乎以油與威士忌為題材，可能探討蘇格蘭能源產業與威士忌文化的關聯，或作為隱喻象徵。愛丁堡作為蘇格蘭威士忌產業中心，此類文化藝術作品可能吸引威士忌愛好者與業內人士關注。
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（僅標題資訊）Shelby American 與 Aston Martin 聯合推出展示活動，結合高性能跑車、精品腕表與威士忌等高端消費品。此類聯名展示反映頂級汽車品牌向生活風格商品延伸的趨勢，吸引追求奢華體驗的收藏家與愛好者參與。
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Google News（Whisky 綜合）｜原題："Fart Goes The Butt" - Luke Bryan Is Getting Absolutely Roasted Online Over His Nursery-Rhyme-Esque New Song "Down Goes The Whiskey" - Country Chord
美國鄉村歌手 Luke Bryan 新專輯《Signs》中的歌曲《Down Goes The Whiskey》因歌詞過於幼稚而引發網路批評。這首歌採用童謠式的押韻模式，遭到粉絲吐槽歌詞缺乏深度。評論中更出現了創意改編歌詞，如「Fart goes the butt」等玩笑版本獲得超過 5.5 萬個讚，超過官方影片本身的按讚數。Bryan 過去因歌曲《Fish Hunt Golf Drink》被批評後仍推出周邊商品，顯示他更重視娛樂性而非藝術深度。
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“Rhyme goes the song” and “boo goes the fans.”
No those aren’t lines from a Dr. Suess book but they sure as h*ll sound a lot like Luke Bryan’s latest unreleased song “Down Goes The Whiskey.” The 50-year-old five-time ACM Entertainer of the Year has once again found himself on the wrong side of the internet with fans clouding his comments online underneath the new tune from his upcoming album, Signs.
In an effort to promote his ninth studio album dropping in less than a month on September 18, Bryan’s been teasing the tracklist and what you can expect from a few of the songs— which includes another one of his rhyming scheme, list-heavy, country-cliche beats. Unfortunately, after the massive wave of internet hate he received for his goofy “Fish Hunt Golf Drink,” just about anything the Georgia native puts out now is bound to be scrutinized to the third degree.
Including Track No. 8, which was co-written by Jeb Gibson (who also co-wrote “Prayin’ In a Deer Stand”), Whitney Duncan, and Jonathan Singleton. Don’t get me wrong, the song itself actually has all the bones of a catchy, simple, inoffensive country banger.
From an instrumental standpoint, the steel-guitar-heavy production and even its rhyming scheme are pretty promising, with a satisfying melody that builds up into the chorus. Unfortunately, the lyrics fell a bit flat in the eyes of the internet, with people now ripping the country boy’s latest lyrical poem to shreds.
If you’ve yet to listen to the song, I recommend you do so now for optimal laughing opportunity when I share with you these spoofed comments.
Now that you’re well acquainted with the “slam goes the door, flyin’ goes the dust” Mary-Had-a-Little-Lamb-esque tune, I present to you the internet’s finest offerings for some potential new lyric additions to Bryan’s track. Insanely enough some comments like the oh so clever “Fart goes the butt” (with over 55K likes) and “Down goes the volume” (24.5K likes) have amassed more likes than the video iteself (nearly 18k likes).
Beyond everyone’s creative takes on lyric parodies, many others in the comments have continued to throw the “Chat GPT” insult around, saying the song sounds like it was pulled straight from an AI prompt with others just flat out begging him to “unrelease this.”
As we all know though, Bryan’s never been one to shy away from Internet hate, notably clapping back at a user who slammed “Fish Hunt Golf Drink” earlier this year by affirming: “It’s called a fun song… Go get a boat, quit scrolling on your phone all day” and “Who are you? Chill on the adderall.”
Fast forward a few months, and now the “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” singer is embracing his (for better or for worse) viral hit with a line of “Fish Hunt Golf Drink” merch and even a “Climb Tree” camo hat. Which I’m not gonna lie…kinda goes hard.
Moral of the story: “Fun goes the Luke” and “care goes out the door.” With over 30 No. 1 hits and a well-established career in country music, I think it’s safe to say Bryan is more focused on enjoying himself than digging deep for soul-touching country hits. He can pretty much do whatever he pleases at this point in his career, and I have a feeling this next album is bound to exemplify exactly that. For better or worse…
Google News（Whisky 綜合）｜原題：Whiskey Is Always Best Paired With These Cheeses - Chowhound
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Whiskey Is Always Best Paired With These Cheeses
Whiskey is one of the world's most popular spirits, and it's incredibly versatile when it comes to food pairings. It matches especially well with juicy steaks and prime ribs, has the ability to bring out the best in seafood (there's a reason why whiskey belongs in your next raw oyster, trust us), and enhances roasted or grilled vegetables' natural sweetness. That's why, it may come as no surprise that cheese is one of the best snacks to pair with it. However, with so many cheeses to choose from, which one is the best?
Rick Turner, the general manager of Dallas' Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, shared in an exclusive talk that it all depends on the style of the whiskey. Delicate cheeses often call for lighter whiskeys. "Robust, heavier expressions of whiskey pair better with more robust styles of cheeses," Rick Turner stressed. "Think of it like boxing, you would never pit a heavyweight fighter against a lightweight fighter."
Noah Hester, co-founder of Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, an award-winning American whiskey brand inspired by NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw, elaborated that the reason these pairings work so well often comes down to the mash bill (the specific blend of grains used in a whiskey's production). The mash bill gives every whiskey a distinct flavor profile, which can be highlighted with clever food pairings. "Cheese is a really great tool for this because some have a creamy fattiness, while others have really pungent flavors, which can cut through whiskey and bourbon's high proofs and bold upfront flavors," Hester, who is also an acclaimed chef and culinary entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience, added.
The right pairings are all about flavor and balance
When it comes to specific pairings, Noah Hester recommended beginning with aged American cheddar, especially varieties from Vermont. One option is Cabot Clothbound, that can be aged for more than a decade, and boasts a bright, nutty, and grassy character. Another solid alternative, according to Noah Hester, is the creamy Vermont Farmstead cheddar. Combining these varieties with a strong, high-proof bourbon, such as the Bradshaw Bourbon's 6-Year Single Barrel, will highlight the spirit's oak and caramel flavors and the cheese's crystalline crunch.
"On the other side of the pond, a deep, smokey scotch pairs insanely well with a pungent Roquefort or Stilton blue cheese," he said. For more options, these types of blue cheese are worth the try. Hester described Laphroaig 10-Year and Point Reyes Original Blue as an amazing match. "The smokiness from the peat mellows out to this smooth, balanced hint of smoke, which also cuts the funk of the blue cheese mold and creates this silky-smooth, fatty mouthfeel that was honestly life-changing," he said.
At the same time, Rick Turner had a couple of different ideas in mind. For instance, Lagavulin 16 pairs well with Point Reyes Original Blue, whose mild, creamy texture will soften the peat and also bring out sweeter notes. For something a tad lighter, he recommended the single pot Irish Redbreast 15, with Humboldt Fog. Turner believes that this cheese's thin vegetable ash layer will nicely complement the whiskey's rustic character. "Toward the edge, the cheese becomes creamier and more vegetal, which offsets the honey and fleshy fruits of the whiskey, creating a great pairing," he concluded.