Smoke, Sea, and Sanctuary: Laphroaig Brings Back Its Coveted 15-Year-Old Single Malt in a Landmark Permanent Release
By Global Spirits Desk Published: Special Spirits Report 1. Main Facts: The Return of a Legend For generations of peat enthusiasts, the iconic green bottle and stark white label of Laphroaig have served as both a badge of honor and an initiation into the…
Beyond the Burn: The Story Behind Booker’s Second-Ever Rye Release
A decade ago, the American whiskey landscape was forever altered by the unexpected arrival of Booker’s first-ever rye whiskey. Known colloquially among die-hard collectors as the “Big Time Batch,” it quickly achieved mythical status. Today, bottles of…
A Legacy Reimagined: The Second Release of Old Grand-Dad 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
Published: July 16, 2026 For decades, the American whiskey landscape was defined by a clear divide: the premium "prestige" labels, which commanded high prices and cult-like followings, and the "bottom-shelf" stalwarts, reliable but…
The Frontier’s Final Frontier: Inside the Controversial Bulleit 20-Year-Old Rye Release
Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world. Check back each Sunday for his latest whiskey review. In the world of American spirits, few variables hold as much sway…
