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Why Flowermore? Well, for one thing, we aren’t technically allowed to name this distillery. Secondly, upon sampling this cask, we were struck by how it trod such a fine line between those more floral characteristics typical of this make in the 1980s, and some much more old school and surprisingly beautiful elements that recalled more exotic examples from prior decades. All that, but also we needed a name! This cask represents everything we love about older Islay whiskies, and in particular that much fruitier, older style profile that is much more to do with Islay whisky styles from prior decades. Along with our 1992 Caol Ila that was Chapter Five of Whiskyland, this 1985 38 year old ‘Flowermore’ for Chapter Six represents two sides of the older style Islay single malt coin. As for guesses? Well, everyone who gets the distillery of origin correct, will win a full case of the legendary Black Flowermore... #Whiskyland #Flowermore1985 #MysteryMalt #loveislaywhisky #GuessTheDistillery #caskstrength #singlecask #refillwood #oldstylewhisky #tropicalfruit #violets #vintagewhisky #independentbottler #decadentdrinks

It's not every day a 16-year-old sample from the Granite Belt arrives on the doorstep. Given its age and the time it spent in temperature-controlled storage, the $59 RRP seems quite inexpensive. Above all, it's a wine that is a very good example to learn and understand what aged wine can deliver without burning a hole in your pocket. https://buff.ly/43vkgim

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Foiled again?! Last year, to the surprise of some, wirehoods and foils on Champagne were no longer required by law. Since then the UMC (Union des Maisons de Champagne) and AOC Champagne rules have insisted on them. Enter Michel Chapoutier, the Rhone wine merchant. Just as he was launching champagnes under his own name, he controversially suggested that wirehoods and foils had nothing to do with quality, and should be abandoned, citing corporate responsibility. There are cogent arguments for ditching foils and wirehoods. From an ecological point of view, it obviates unnecessary waste. Economically, it avoids a cost of aluminium –  which is pricier than it used to be. Cynics might suggest that foils usefully hide uneven fill heights (which would just be a deceit on the consumer). It is interesting that just as artisanal Australian Riesling producers are eschewing screwcaps in favour of corks and beeswax for environmental reasons, fizz could choose to do the same. In fact, before 1850 corks were covered with wax or tar to protect them. Such suggestion has not gone down well with the champagnois who consider the wirehoods and foils to be iconic. They are outraged. M. Chapoutier had poured a red wine without a ‘headdress’ at the launch. Having secured media interest in his new champagne range, he returned to the Rhone reassuring everyone that it was just his personal view. Is this a serious point? Is it a masterclass in self-publicity at a product launch? Who knows? My grandmother always used to say ‘If you want to get ahead get a hat’. Does that apply if you’re a bottle of fizz?

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Check out this article from Zachary Geballe as he delves into the contemporary evolution of cider with insights from Tom Oliver of OLIVER'S CIDER AND PERRY LIMITED, Christine Walter of BAUMAN'S CIDER COMPANY LLC, Colin Schilling of Schilling Cider, and Elisabeth Osmeloski of Scion Cider Bar. #ciderinthenews #ciderarticle #pickcider #craftcider #hardcider #ciderrevolution

Previously, we talked about 'The Angel's Share'—the portion of whiskey lost to evaporation as it ages in the barrel. But what about 'The Devil's Cut'? 🥃 The Devil’s Cut refers to the bourbon that remains absorbed in the wood of the barrel after aging, trapped deep within the charred oak staves. While the angels take their share, the bourbon absorbed by the wood is thought to belong to the devil, trapped and inaccessible without deliberate effort to extract it. While it may seem like a loss, it’s actually a crucial part of the aging process. This phenomenon allows the whiskey to interact deeply with the barrel, extracting rich flavors, complex tannins, and deep charred notes over time. This interplay between the spirit and the wood is what gives bourbon its distinctive character, proving that even what seems like a loss is vital to crafting a masterpiece. #DevilsCut #AngelsShare #WhiskeyConsulting #PremiumBourbon #CraftSpirits #WhiskeyAging #BourbonConsultants