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17 January 2013

Cleveland–Black Reserve Bourbon Whiskey

By Just malt1/17/2013 05:29:00 PMCleveland, NewMaltNo comments

Cleveland–Black Reserve Bourbon Whiskey – 50% ABV, 750 ml, finished with an oxygen enriched, accelerated process.

Rebellion - Bourbon Whiskey

By Just malt1/15/2013 08:09:00 PMNewMalt, Rebellion1 comment

Rebellion - Bourbon Whiskey – 49.9% ABV, 750 ml.

Wood’s High Mountain–Tenderfoot Whiskey

By Just malt1/15/2013 07:54:00 PMNewMalt, WoodsHighMountain2 comments

Wood’s High Mountain–Tenderfoot Whiskey – 45% ABV, 750 ml.

American Craft–Low Gap California Whiskey

By Just malt1/15/2013 07:48:00 PMAmericanCraft, NewMaltNo comments

American Craft–Low Gap California Whiskey – 42.8% ABV, 750 ml, 230 bottles, antique double-distillation, copper potstill, aged 2 years.

Glenmorangie Introduces Ealanta -- A 1993 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Limited Edition with an American Twist

By Just malt1/15/2013 10:45:00 AMGlenmorganie, MaltNewsNo comments

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2013 /jm/ -- Glenmorangie is proud to announce the launch of Glenmorangie Ealanta, the latest addition to its award winning Private Edition range.

Scots Gaelic for "skilled and ingenious," Ealanta is a 19 Years Old Glenmorangie, matured exclusively in virgin American white oak casks from the Mark Twain National Forest in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri.

Glenmorangie is world renowned for its research into the effect of wood on whisky maturation. Dr. Bill Lumsden , the Company's Distilling and Whisky Creation Director, is a much awarded pioneer in this field.

Dr. Lumsden commented, "It's no secret in our industry that it's the 'wood that makes the whisky' and for many years my team and I have been carrying out detailed research in this area." Ealanta is an experiment dating from the early 1990s. The casks selected from oaks of the Mark Twain National Forest were absolutely top quality and were unusual in that they had not previously held any liquor, such as bourbon.

"The interaction of our elegant spirit from our very tall stills directly with this 'virgin' wood makes for many intriguing flavors," said Dr. Lumsden. "Using virgin oak casks that have been heavily toasted adds huge mouth-filling, buttery, creamy, vanilla flavors – somewhat like a creme brulee topped with almond and marzipan. This makes for a lovely rounded and complex expression of Glenmorangie. New wood also imparts a purity of flavor that I think many Glenmorangie aficionados will find an interesting divergence from our previous Private Edition releases."

Glenmorangie Ealanta has a soft toffee and butterscotch aroma, followed by vanilla and a curious strong hint of stewed fruits with a hallmark Glenmorangie top note of menthol.

On the palate, candied orange peel, sugar coated almonds and sweet vanilla are to the fore, wrapped in an unusual nuttiness reminiscent of Brazil nuts in toffee. The finish is long with virgin oak derived spices such as clove, ginger and a hint of aniseed.

"The superior quality of our whisky comes from the great yet unseen lengths that we go to in crafting our precious spirit. Traversing continents in search of the finest wood for our casks is a true illustration of our commitment to quality," said Brian Cox , Vice President of Glenmorangie, U.S. "Dr. Lumsden and his team's uncompromising attention to detail has produced an exceptional body of tastes that will surely please even the most ardent whisky connoisseur."

Glenmorangie Ealanta is bottled at a strength of 46% and is non chill-filtered for extra texture and mouth feel. It will be available in limited quantities as only 1,500 9l cases have been made available for the US market.

Glenmorangie Ealanta is the 2013 addition to the ongoing Private Edition range, comprising so far the highly sought after Sonnalta PX, Finealta and Artein. The Private Edition range consists of rare and interesting limited edition whiskies carefully selected from the 'cabinet of curiosities' of Dr. Bill Lumsden which are fast becoming collectors' items.

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The Perfect Pairing: Glenmorangie Expands Ambassadorship with Golf Legend Tony Jacklin

By Just malt1/14/2013 10:09:00 AMGlenmorganie, MaltNewsNo comments

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2013 /jm/ -- Glenmorangie, Scotland's favorite single malt scotch whisky, today announced the expansion of World Hall of Fame golfer Tony Jacklin 's role from British to worldwide Brand Ambassador. In his new position, Jacklin will make guest appearances at events throughout the U.S. and continue to work closely with the brand on several initiatives.

Jacklin, whose illustrious career embodies Glenmorangie's commitment to perfection, is the most successful British golfer of his generation. He sparked a revival of golf among British youth and ended an 18-year wait for a British victor when he won The Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in 1969. Jacklin later served as the most successful European Ryder Cup captain, leading his men to the first European team victory in 28 years in 1985, and to their first-ever victory on American soil in 1987.

Since retiring from tournament play in 2004, Jacklin has become an esteemed golf course designer, developing signature courses worldwide. He notably co-designed with Jack Nicklaus a golf course in Florida called "The Concession" to commemorate the historic Ryder Cup tie after Nicklaus conceded Jacklin's two-foot putt on the18th green, halving the match in 1969.

"Tony's lifetime of tireless determination and pursuit of perfection mirrors the same intensity our craftsmen apply to creating our award-winning spirit. We are honored he is a part of our family," said Brian Cox , Vice President of Glenmorangie in the U.S.

"I am very proud to be working alongside Glenmorangie, which I have always regarded as a leader in its field," said Jacklin.

The fastest growing single malt whisky in the U.S., Glenmorangie has received tremendous accolades from the International Wine and Spirits Competition, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Jim Murray 's Whisky Bible and Wine Enthusiast. Glenmorangie was named a Hot Prospect brand by Impact, the highly respected industry source of reference. Perhaps the greatest recent accolade has been the award of the prestigious title of "Distiller of the Year" this year from the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) where Glenmorangie has consistently won more "Gold Best in Class" medals than any other single malt over the past six years.

Glenmorangie's relationship with Jacklin is the brand's latest initiative to connect aficionados of premium scotch whisky and golf. In 2012, the brand announced its three-year partnership with The Open Championship as the Official Whisky of the venerable major. Glenmorangie will become Official Spirit of The Open this year.

About Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie originates in the Scottish Highlands where, at the Glenmorangie Distillery, it is distilled in the tallest malt whisky stills in Scotland, expertly matured in the finest oak casks, and perfected by the 16 Men of Tain. The distillery was founded in 1843 and is renowned as a pioneer in the whisky industry, uniting tradition with innovation. Most recently, at the 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Glenmorangie was awarded the prestigious title of 'Distillery of the Year'. Today, the company is one of the most renowned and innovative distillers and marketers of Scotch whisky brands worldwide and is part of Moet Hennessy , the wine and spirits division of Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company produces two main single malt brands – Glenmorangie Single Highland Malt Whisky and Ardbeg Single Islay Malt. Visit www.glenmorangie.com for additional information.

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