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The Independent American Whiskey Bottler Arises In The United States The Independent American Whiskey Bottler Arises In The United States In the world of whisky, Independent Bottlers (“IBs” or “indies”) have been part of the consumer landscape for more than a few decades.  Going back further, the Scotch whisky industry was built upon a 19th century middle layer of merchants and traders who were the commercial tier between the Highland distillers and the Lowland blenders, the oldest amo...

This latest new product round-up includes more pours from Kopparberg, Eden Mill, Compass Box and TW Kempton. Kopparberg unveils Passionfruit & Orange Cider  Drinksmaker Kopparberg has followed up on the successful launch of its Passionfruit & Orange gin variant in 2020 by creating a 4% Passionfruit & Orange Cider. Kopparberg’s latest pour also comes after the drinks maker released Cherry and Dark Fruit rums and hard seltzer variants last year. “Kopparberg prides...

If you had the money, which dream bottle would be on your list? Here's what a group of the finest minds in whiskey had to say.

To start a heated debate with a whisky fan, take a murkily-defined whisky concept, issue a strong statement on the matter, and the fireworks will kick off. These days, ‘terroir’ is one of those words going around that divides opinion. Drawn from the French and mostly applied to wine, terroir refers to environmental conditions for growing grapes that affect what that wine tastes like. Often, the idea of terroir incorporates a wider element. In the whisky world, the term emerged a few years a...

Whisky Review: Compass Box The Peat Monster Whisky Review: Compass Box The Peat Monster Editor’s Note: This whisky was provided to us as a review sample by Compass Box. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link towards the bottom of this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs. Looking back at 2019, I cann...

The First Ever Auction Of Compass Box Scotch Whiskies Is Underway The First Ever Auction Of Compass Box Scotch Whiskies Is Underway A collection of whiskies from Compass Box, the independent Scotch whisky bottler founded in 2000 by former Johnnie Walker marketing director John Glaser, has been put up for auction this week. The 130 expressions up for bid on Whisky Auctioneer have been assembled over the years by an anonymous whisky fan known simply as Pat, and it includes 70 limited edition rele...

Whisky Review: Compass Box The Spice Tree Whisky Review: Compass Box The Spice Tree Editor’s Note: This whisky was provided to us as a review sample by Compass Box. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link towards the bottom of this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs. At Compass Box, John Glaser set ...

Compass Box Recently Released Its Latest Limited Edition Magic Cask Compass Box Recently Released Its Latest Limited Edition Magic Cask Compass Box recently launched its latest limited edition Magic Cask Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. Made from a blend of Speyside malt whiskies, Magic Cask, it is said, “takes its defining character from the inclusion of whisky from one Sherry-seasoned cask.” In 2016, Compass Box re-racked what is says was one-year-old malt spirit into a first fill Oloroso-seas...

Decanter Press enter or click on the search icon Decanter is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Decanter recommends eight whiskies that make a perfect Highball serve with soda water and ice The Whisky Highball is one of the simplest yet most rewarding drinks for the sophisticated imbiber to knock up at home. At its heart it may only be whisky, ice and soda, but this belies the complexity of the drink, wit...

This Holiday Season, Surprise Your Loved Ones With a Trip To Distilleries Across the World Not sure what to get your loved ones for Christmas? Check out this unique holiday gift, sure to pleasantly surprise any recipient! By Newsweek AMPLIFY Flaviar.com It can sometimes be difficult to think of gift ideas for ones closest friends or family members. Not wanting to ask them for their wishlist, we are left guessing what they might like. But did you know you can take your friends and family on a...