All articles tagged with #whisky
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Forbes
The article explains the different Johnnie Walker whisky labels, from Red to Blue, highlighting their unique qualities, price points, and ideal drinkers, with Black Label recommended as the best starting point for beginners due to its balance of complexity and affordability.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters India
India's growing love for homegrown single malts is shaking up the $33 billion spirits market, with local brands like Indri, Amrut, and Rampur gaining popularity and competing with established global brands like Glenlivet and Talisker. Factors such as global awards, increased affluence, and the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to the boom in India's whisky landscape. In response, Pernod Ricard and Diageo have launched their own Indian single malts, recognizing the potential of the Indian whisky market. Indian single malts have seen a significant surge in growth, outpacing Scotch, and are predicted to continue growing in consumption.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A bottle of The Macallan 1926, considered the world's "most sought-after Scotch whisky," sold for over $2.7 million at an auction in London. Aged in sherry casks for 60 years, it is the oldest Macallan vintage ever produced. Sotheby's had expected it to fetch between $934,274 and $1.4 million, but it exceeded expectations, setting a new record for any bottle of spirit or wine sold at auction. The bottle is one of only 40 produced in 1986, with none made available for purchase. The rarity and exclusivity of the whisky, along with its unique label designed by Italian painter Valerio Adami, contributed to its high value.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
A bottle of Macallan 1926 has become the world's most expensive bottle of whisky, selling for £2.1m at a Sotheby's auction in London. The rare bottle, one of only 12 with labels designed by Italian painter Valerio Adami, surpassed estimates and set a new record for any bottle of spirit or wine sold at auction. The Macallan 1926 is the oldest vintage ever produced by the distillery, and its rich flavor profile is attributed to spending 60 years in dark European oak.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
A bottle of Macallan Adami 1926 whisky sold for a record-breaking $2.7 million at an auction by Sotheby's in London, surpassing the previous record set by another bottle from the same cask. Only 40 bottles of this rare whisky were produced in 1986, with 12 featuring labels designed by Valerio Adami. The bottle sold was the first to be reconditioned by Macallan's distillery. In recent years, several bottles from the Macallan 1926 collection have fetched high prices at auctions, with some bottles selling for over $1 million.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A bottle of Scotch whisky, The Macallan Adami 1926, has sold for a record-breaking $2.7 million at an auction held by Sotheby's in London. Only 40 bottles of this sought-after whisky were ever produced, with 12 featuring labels designed by Valerio Adami. The sale exceeded the pre-sale estimate and set a new record for the highest price paid for a bottle of wine or spirits. The whisky, aged for 60 years in sherry casks, is described as having notes of dark fruits, black cherry compote, and antique oak.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Islay, a remote island off Scotland's west coast, is home to nine of Scotland's 145 active distilleries, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for its distinctive smoky single malt whisky. Whisky production underpins Islay's economy and represents a significant portion of Scotland's international exports. Despite periods of boom and bust, the industry is thriving, with multinational companies buying up some of Islay's historic brands. As the whisky industry continues to grow, keeping production local will be key to its survival, believes Kilchoman's general manager, Islay Heads.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HODINKEE
Hodinkee has released a Father's Day gift guide featuring luxury watches, whisky, a watch case, and a book on the intersection of racing and watches. The guide includes the Grand Seiko Spring Drive 'Blue Snowflake', Bruichladdich Classic Laddie whisky, BVLGARI Octo Finissimo Automatic in Titanium, The Reid Goatskin Watch Strap in Light Brown, Hermes Slim d'Hermes GMT, David Leather Watch Case for Eight Watches, Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds, Time to Race Part II book, and Oris Big Crown Pointer Date watch.