The cat’s out of the bag. Only a week or two after Glenmorangie plc announced plans to unload the Glen Moray distillery, Pernod has confirmed that it is selling Glendronach.
I was told by a very reputable inside source back in April that Glendronach was about to be sold when I was touring Speyside, but I […]
Steve Fox, my contact from Springbank’s US importer, Preiss Imports, just spoke with Neil Clapperton, managing director for Springbank. I just spoke with Steve. Here’s a more clear and concise explanation of what Springbank is doing and why.
Springbank is closing down for approximately six months until January, when they plan to start back up again. When […]
It was announced today through various media sources that Glenmorangie plc is going to sell its Glen Moray distillery and focus its efforts (and finances) on Glenmorangie and Ardbeg. It is also going to move its headquarters to Edinburgh from its existing location in Broxburn.
Glen Moray has always been the Bridesmaid to Glenmorangie. Maybe its new […]
I just received this official press release from Springbank which, while somewhat vague, confirms that they will be cutting back production.
As a consequence of the continuing instability of basic raw material prices, which have doubled within the last year, the management of J & A Mitchell and Company Ltd. have decided to cut back the […]
The Macallan and Malt Advocate magazine (creators of WhiskyFest) have teamed up for an unbelievable experience at WhiskyFest San Francisco this October 10th.
Current and past Master Distillers and Managing Directors will each create one unique bottle of Macallan. The contents inside each bottling will be offered one dram at a time to lucky attendees who […]
I have a sample of the new Highland Park 40 year old. My review is below, which will appear in the upcoming issue of Malt Advocate magazine.
93 Highland Park, 40 year old, 48.3%, $1,900
Antique copper color, with some streaks of gold. A complex array of dried fruit on the nose, peppered with dried spice, orange marmalade, […]
After 14 years of working at Maker’s Mark, most recently as Distillery Manager and VP of Operations, David Pickerell has left Maker’s Mark. It was announced in a press release which I just received.
I have known many distillery managers over the past 20 years. Dave knows more about distilling than just about anyone else. (He also […]
The Scotsman reported today that Graham Eunson, whisky-maker for Glenmorangie, will be the distillery manager at Glenglassaugh. Glenglassaugh has been mothballed for more than 20 years but was sold by Edrington to a Dutch-based investment group who will begin making whisky again.
Graham was quoted in the Scotsman as saying: “During my career I have had […]
This is just in to our office, via press release (below). Looks like they found their replacement for Jimmy Bedford. Master Distillers are starting to be younger than me. Pretty scary. If you’re heading to WhiskyFest Chicago on Friday, you’ll be able to meet him (as will I).
JACK DANIEL’S NAMES JEFF ARNETT AS NEW MASTER […]
Today I received a sample of the new Longrow 18 yr. old sent to me by the Springbank distillery. It’s the first 18 yr. old Longrow since the Legendary 1973 and 1974 vintages, which I love so much and still have in my possession. I wasted not time to open it up, taste it, and review it. […]
