Whiskey is one of the most talked about, written about, and gossiped
about drinks in the world. Between historic auctions, new offerings, and
other exciting happenings the whiskey enthusiast has a lot to keep up
on. Here are a few eye catching stories.
One of the most
interesting things happening in the world of scotch whiskey is the birth
of so called 'whiskey liqueurs' like Jack Daniels Honey or Rock and
Rye. Birth is a deceptive term because these liqueurs have been around
for some time, but only recently have large distilleries tried to market
them. Although liqueurs are popular around the world the trend never
really took hold here in America. Now distilleries that rely on single
malt scotches or bourbon for their bread and butter are trying to create
an opening, often by piggy backing off the gourmet food or 'foodie'
movement. Will they be a success? This is unclear.
Although mixologists
have long relied on whiskey liqueurs and liqueur in general for
cocktails many people have trouble imaging Americans drinking liqueurs
as an aperitif or digiestif. Fans of scotch whiskey should at least give
whiskey liqueur a try. Usually it is a mix of single malt scotch and
honey, fruits, or spices. It is by no means whiskey but is also by no
means unpleasant.
Have you been seeing more Dalmore whiskey
lately? Perhaps you've seen advertisements for it when you go buy
whiskey at the liquor store or when browsing to buy scotch online?
That's because the historic brewery is undergoing a rebranding of sorts.
Years of lagging sales led the company to take on some new investors
and use the influx of cash to shake things up. They have new ad
campaign, new products, and a re-design of their stag logo. Dalmore has
long been a trusted single malt scotch brand so if you haven't tried it
yet now may be the time. The company and its new financiers are hoping
the rebranding coupled with the distilleries historic clout will boost
sales.
In some wackier whiskey related news the world record for
most expensive bottle of whiskey ever sold was secured this year. What
whiskey took the cake? It was a $94,000 bottle of Glenfiddich Janet
Sheed Roberts Reserve. Only 11 have ever been sold! You have to wonder
what a $94,000 whiskey tastes like. If that is out of your budget you
can always buy one of the many more affordable Glenfiddich single malt
scotches.
The Whiskey Place is your source for single malt scotch whiskey by legendary distilleries such as Glenmorangie, Glenfiddich, and Glenrothes.
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