Suntory, the iconic Japanese whisky distillery, continues its legacy of excellence with the release of two captivating whiskies, marking their centennial celebration. The star of the show is the limited-edition Hibiki 21-Year-Old, a tribute to…
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Laphroaig’s Latest Càirdeas Release Will Make You Want To Join the Friends of Laphroaig
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. In the world of whiskey (and whisky), special releases are relatively common. They’re often…
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Nikka Whisky Yoichi Single Malt 10-Year-Old
Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky is one of our favorite sippers on earth. A low key bottle but smooth as hell. It has no age statement, but it’s typically aged between 8 and 12 years. The…
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Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky and 3sixteen Drop Cherry Blossom-Inspired Collab
In an exciting collaboration for both brands, Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky and selvedge denim brand 3sixteen have joined forces to commemorate the launch of Glenfiddich’s highly anticipated Grand Yozakura. This unprecedented partnership brings together…
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10 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies Light Enough For Spring And Summer
The weather is getting warmer, and the days are getting longer. It feels like the time for whiskey is over until at least the late fall. But that idea couldn’t be more wrong. The warmer…
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Glenglassaugh 46-Year-Old Single Malt
Glenglassaugh might not exactly be a household name, but the Scotch distillery has been a hidden gem among whisky enthusiasts for years. In fact, they were acquired by Brown-Forman, Jack Daniel’s parent company, after shutting…
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World Whiskey Society Will Sell 31- and 32-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky from the Macallan
The Macallan is one of the most revered names in the world of whisky. And for good reason. The single malt releases from the Scotch distillery come with serious price tags and are considered some…
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8 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (and Need To Try)
Like many whisk(e)y styles, single malt Scotch is dominated by a few big names. Even though there are more than 140 distilleries in Scotland, the market is still saturated with the likes of Glenlivet, The…
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The Difference Between Every Whisky Region in Scotland
If you don’t know much about Scotch whisky, you might assume that everything that falls into the broader “Scotch” category all tastes about the same. While there are similar flavors throughout (like vanilla, caramel, oak,…
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Single Grain Bearface Whisky Makes the Most of Canada’s Extreme Weather
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. Canadian whisky conjures a certain set of biases among whiskey drinkers. It typically uses…
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The World’s Most Heavily Peated Whisky Is the Drink Gift No One Will Forget
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. There are many gift-worthy spirits out there. Bucket-list bourbons, quality gin, sipping tequila —…
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The Macallan Releases Two Whiskies Inspired By the World of Coffee
Scottish distillery The Macallan has used its Harmony Collection to offer unique and often experimental whiskies. In the brand’s latest release, The Macallan has produced two whiskies inspired by the world of coffee: Inspired by…
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The Macallan x Bentley Motors Scotch Whisky Concept
When we first heard that legendary luxury brands The Macallan and Bentley Motors were linking up for a limited-edition Scotch Whisky, we didn’t know what to expect. And now that the concept design has been…
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The Top 20 Whiskies of 2021, According to Whisky Advocate
As we’re sure you’re very well aware of by now, we love whisky in all forms. Whether you’re talking about the best whiskey on the market, the difference between bourbon and whiskey, or even Japanese…
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Yamazaki Just Dropped a Half-Century Old Bottle of Whisky for $1 Million
Much like everything else, leave it to the Japanese to blend all of the American influences into one cohesive product and bank on the outcome. This time around, it isn’t about denim, camo, or anything…