Review - Longmorn The Distiller's Choice, 16 years old & 23 years old

These three whiskies form the first permanent range from the cult Speyside distillery of Longmorn, which is regarded as one of the 'best kept secrets' of the Scotch whisky industry.  The Distiller's Choice, which was released earlier this year, is joined by a re-invented version of the 16 years old and a new 23 years old expression. The three whiskies have been created by Trevor Buckley, the Distillery Manager at Longmorn, and they are designed for the premium single malt drinker.

Inbox - The Week's Whisky News (October 21, 2016)

Welcome to this week's Inbox.  For those that have recently discovered us, Inbox is our weekly round up of whisky news and PR material that has found its way in to our email inbox. It was created as we cannot write full articles or do justice to every piece received. It features items from around the world of whisky and is published by us each Friday.

Review - Chivas Regal Ultis

Chivas Regal Ultis is the first ever blended malt, a whisky made solely from single malts, to be released by the renowned premium brand.  It has been crafted using five rare single malts from within the Chivas Brothers portfolio of Speyside whiskies - Allt A'Bhainne, Braeval, Longmorn, Strathisla and Tormore.  The use of five malts reflect the fact that Chivas Regal has only ever had five Master Blenders since it was first released in 1909, with Ultis being created by the current Chivas Brothers blending team. The name is a combination of two words - 'Ultimate' and 'Fortis' (meaning 'strength' in Latin).

The Epicurean - October 28 & 29

We are delighted to announce that we are to be one of the official media partners of The Epicurean, a forthcoming and new food and drinks festival to be held in London.  This will see us working alongside esteemed publications such as Difford's Guide, Foodism, Hot Rum Cow and The World of Fine Wine during the event.

The Epicurean is a collection of over 100 UK artisan and craft producers of food, wine, beer and spirits and will see over 1,000 products available for the public to sample.  The festival will be held on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October - there is one session on Friday (6-10.30pm) and two on Saturday (12.30-5.30pm and 6-10.30pm).

The location for The Epicurean is the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane, a regenerated site in Shoreditch that is a hub for artists, creatives, independent retailers and bespoke eateries.  Tickets are priced at £25 for each session and this includes a free gin and tonic on entry, a festival bag (including an event catalogue and a few other goodies) and the opportunity to sample everything in the show.


To book your tickets - please visit www.epicurean.online.

You can also follow The Epicurean on Facebook and Twitter (@epicureanLDN) or by using #TheEpicurean on both.

The Rise and Rise of Irish Whiskey

* This article originally appeared on the Huffington Post UK on 11/10/16.

The Irish whiskey landscape is changing.

Whiskey in Ireland is experiencing an unprecedented boom. On the back of a general increased global demand for whisky as a spirit, the Irish side of the industry is witnessing something of a re-birth. But can this growth be sustained or will the market reach a saturation point somewhere in the future?

Inbox - The Week's Whisky News (October 14, 2016)

Welcome to this week's Inbox.  For those that have recently discovered us, Inbox is our weekly round up of whisky news and PR material that has found its way in to our email inbox. It was created as we cannot write full articles or do justice to every piece received. It features items from around the world of whisky and is published by us each Friday.

Review - Johnnie Walker Red Rye Finish

The Johnnie Walker Red Rye Finish is the first part of a new experimental series from the world's biggest selling Scotch whisky brand named The Blenders' Batch.  This first expression features just four whiskies, including single grain from the now closed Port Dundas distillery, and has been matured in first fill ex-bourbon casks and then finished for six months in ex-rye whiskey casks.

Inbox - The Week's Whisky News (October 7, 2016)

Welcome to this week's Inbox.  For those that have recently discovered us, Inbox is our weekly round up of whisky news and PR material that has found its way in to our email inbox. It was created as we cannot write full articles or do justice to every piece received. It features items from around the world of whisky and is published by us each Friday.

Review - Glenfiddich IPA Experiment & Project XX

The Glenfiddich Experimental Series is a new permanent range of single malts from Scotland's most famous distillery and it kicks off with two expressions – the IPA Experiment and Project XX. Both of the new whiskies have been created by Brian Kinsman, the Glenfiddich Malt Master, who continues to work on forthcoming additions.  the series is designed to highlight the continual experimentation and innovation that Glenfiddich has undertaken since its foundation in 1887.

Review - Tullamore DEW 14 years old & 18 years old

These two new whiskeys are the latest to join the range of popular Irish brand Tullamore DEW.  They are limited editions and single malts. Both the 14 years old and 18 years old expressions have undergone a rare cask combination for maturation - they have been predominantly matured in ex-bourbon casks before being transferred to a mix of ex-Oloroso sherry butts, ex-Port pipes and ex-Madeira drums. They were launched in tandem at the lavish Harrods department store in central London in mid-August.