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North Carolina Distillery Takes Major Step Forward in Mission to Age Bourbon in Outer Space June 2, 2023

On Thursday, North Carolina whiskey producer Mystic Farm and Distillery took a major step in its mission to producing the first bourbon aged in outer space with the selection of an orbiting vendor. TEC will be the orbiter Mystic Farm and Distillery partners with to age its outer-space bourbon. “While there are several companies in […]

Cù Bòcan’s Latest Is A 12 Year Scotch Matured In Rum Casks June 2, 2023

Cù Bòcan Single Malt, distilled at Tomatin, just released a new age-stated whisky to its range, the Cù Bòcan 12 Year Old. Read the full article at Cù Bòcan’s Latest Is A 12 Year Scotch Matured In Rum Casks

Whiskey Review: Old Elk Straight Bourbon Cognac Cask Finish June 2, 2023

We review Old Elk Straight Bourbon Cognac Cask Finish, which takes the distillery's signature high-malt bourbon and finishes it for 10 months in ex-cognac casks. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Old Elk Straight Bourbon Cognac Cask Finish

Kamiki Whiskey Launches First American Single Malt Whiskey Using ‘Air Harvested’ Water June 2, 2023

Kamiki Whisky has launched OakPacker Whiskey, an American single malt whiskey infused with air-harvested water for the purpose of focusing on sustainability, according to an article that was published by The Spirits Business on Friday. This American single malt is the world’s first spirit to implement this process. The whiskey clocks in at 46% ABV. […]

Blue Run Celebrates ‘Whiskey Dads’ This Father’s Day With Double Oak Rye Whiskey June 2, 2023

Blue Run Spirits has unveiled its first whiskey finished in charred oak barrels on Thursday in an effort to celebrate Father’s Day. To keep in accordance with the theme, the brand featured tasting notes from “whiskey dads” — fathers who are also whiskey fans. The expression is set to sell with a suggested retail price […]

Hooten Young Teams With The Terminal List Author On 16 Year Old Whiskey June 2, 2023

Veteran-founded whiskey and cigar brand, Hooten Young, recently collaborated with a former Navy Seal and best-selling author to launch a 16-year-old whiskey. Read the full article at Hooten Young Teams With The Terminal List Author On 16 Year Old Whiskey

‘Definitely Worth it’: Denver Nuggets Fan Trades Rare Van Winkle Bourbon for NBA Finals Ticket June 2, 2023

NBA Finals tickets aren’t cheap, and neither is rare bourbon, so why not trade one for the other? A Denver Nuggets fan, whose favorite team currently holds a 1-0 lead over the Miami Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals, did exactly that, swapping a bottle of 10-year Old Rip Van Winkle bourbon for a ticket […]

Glengoyne’s Teapot Dram Is Back With Batch 009 June 2, 2023

The makers of Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky recently debuted the latest batch of their Teapot Dram, Batch No. 009. Read the full article at Glengoyne’s Teapot Dram Is Back With Batch 009

Dram June Magazine 2023 June 2, 2023

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Buzzworks set opening date for Greenock opening June 2, 2023

Scotts Greenock opening its doors has finally been revealed. The new coastal bar and restaurant by Buzzworks Holdings, has confirmed the venue will welcome guests from Friday 16 June, 2023. The venue is Buzzworks Holdings’ nineteenth addition to its growing portfolio and first venture into Inverclyde. Positioned atop the new £19.2 million Greenock Cruise Ship... […]

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The Octave Tullibardine 2013 (cask #10530304) 53.7%.

The Octave Craigellachie 2008 (cask#7529523) 53.2%.

The Octave Miltonduff 2011 ( Cask #8331353) 54.4%

The Octave Premium Braeval 1996 (cask #11430813) 51.1%

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