Category Archives: Distilled Spirits

Johnnie Walker Announces 2 New ‘Game of Thrones’ Whiskies

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

These limited-edition whisky blends are inspired by the iconic and powerful houses of Westeros – House Stark and House Targaryen – and are successors to the White Walker by Johnnie Walker limited edition blend launched in 2018. From House Stark … Continue reading →

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Death Toll from Tainted Liquor Hits 25 in Costa Rica

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

And nearly 60 people are hospitalized, officials said.  At least 10 establishments have been shuttered and at least 55,000 containers of alcohol believed to be tainted with methanol have been seized, officials with Costa Rica’s Health Ministry said.

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Castle & Key Wastewater System Fails, Leading to Fish Kill

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The bourbon distillery told Kentucky environment officials its water treatment system had failed, sending untreated water into Glenns Creek, which flows into the nearby Kentucky River. Officials said they saw evidence of a fish kill and will be issuing a … Continue reading →

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Post Meridiem Spirit Co. Launches Cocktails in a Can

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The line is distributed by National Distributing Co. and is available in over 100 retail locations throughout Georgia. All products are hand-crafted, range from 24% to 37% alcohol-by-volume and are sold in novel, single-serve 100mL steel-walled cans. Post Meridiem is … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey Castle Introducing It London Dry Gin to the U.S.

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Not all London Dry Gin is produced in London, and this one is produced in England’s oldest gin distillery in an antique copper gin still dating to the 19th Century.  Highclere Castle was featured on the Downton Abbey TV series.  … Continue reading →

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Tanduay No.1 Rum Brand in the World, Outperforming Bacardi

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Tanduay sales last year totaled 20.1 million cases, Drinks International noted, adding: “The two-horse race for the top spot between Bacardi and Tanduay seems to be a thing of the past, with the latter boasting an additional 3M cases in … Continue reading →

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