The Balvenie has released a limited-edition expression designed to mark the 25th anniversary of DoubleWood. The Balvenie DoubleWood Aged 25 Years, crafted by malt master David Stewart MBE, contains liquid laid down at the distillery in Dufftown, Scotland in 1993, the same year as the original DoubleWood Aged 12 Years was released on general sale. DoubleWood began life in 1982 when Stewart began experimenting with…

Krug has added its rosé cuvée to its Édition concept, whereby it gives a number to each Krug Grande Cuvée expression. Krug Rosé 21eme Édition, which is available now, is comprised around the 2008 harvest where a mild winter, overcast spring and cool summer gave concern over the maturation of the grapes. This was further compounded by a severe hailstorm in the village of Sainte-Gemme,…

Jack Daniel’s has launched a new expression as part of its Single Barrel Collection. The new Single Barrel Barrel Strength expression has been created in response to growth in the American Whiskey category. The newcomer will enable more discerning consumers to continue to explore “the heart of Tennessee craft”, according to the producer. Presented at 129 proof (64.5% abv) by Jack Daniel’s master distiller, Jeff…

Ardbeg has announced that its highly anticipated new expression, An Oa, is launching next month and will join its permanent range. Fans of the peated Islay malt have been hearing murmurings of the new expression for the past couple of years and the launch is almost upon us. Ardberg An Oa is non-chill filtered and bottled at 46.6% abv. It will be sold in specialist…

The House of Piper-Heidsieck will release a cuvee exclusively for select high-end wine merchants and restaurants. Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Champagne (rsp: £37.99) is described as “an elegant introduction to the diverse collection of Champagnes” from the producer. The Champagne has its origins in the house expression – the Brut NV – and uses the same base wines, resulting in a Champagne which reinforces the quality of…

Martell has refreshed its original VS expression as part of its strategy to modernise the cognac category. Martell VS Single Distillery (£27.19) is crafted from a single distillation source and, according to brand owner Pernod Ricard, it brings a richer and more intense cognac expression to the Martell collection, as well as a new, contemporary bottle design. The modernised packaging and liquid is part of…

Scapa, the artisanal single malt from Orkney Isles, is releasing its first peated expression. Scapa Glansa, which follows the launch of Scapa Skiren, which was released at the end of 2015, will be available as a 70cl (40% abv) whisky, priced at £45. Rick Bennett-Baggs, marketing manager at Pernod Ricard UK, said: “The Scapa range is inspired by the unexpected contrasts of the Orkney Isles,…