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Najib
Sep 17, 2019 04:10
For all single malt and specifically Macallan fans, The Macallan Edition No. 5. is out and you can order yours already from THE CASK & BARREL. There's an exclusive unveiling taking place as well on Sept 17. The Macallan Edition No. 5 is a homage to the diversity and complexity of the natural colors of The Macallan whiskies. Inspired by a coming together of whisky-making mastery and color expertise and insight, this Macallan single malt…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 04, 2019 05:40
We have a first Lebanese single malt whisky and it's looking pretty awesome. Athyr is made with Lebanese malted barley and aged in new Lebanese oak. The first batch will be bottled at 56.1% cask strength un-chill filtered and un-colored. Only 150 bottles will be released. The name Athyr أثير is an Arabic word which reflects the other-worldly premium qualities of this first Lebanese single malt whisky". I already dropped them a message on their…
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