Whisky Brands

Major things have been happening with the major Whiskey brands since the Year 2000. The industry that was once a haven for independent distillers, has increasingly become dominated by large companies, some of which are the huge multi national drinks conglomerates. Around 90% of Scotlands, 90 plus distilleries have moved under the control of a small number of big companies. Diageo The largest multi-national drinks company, and the owner of a great number of the worlds biggest brands is Diageo Diageo is the giant of the industry and owns 27 malt distilleries, and 2 grain distilleries. They built there name in Whiskey as a producer of blended Whiskey, and being the owner of the Bells brand BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKEY Bells Black and White Haig J&B Rara Johnny Walker Spey Royal VAT 69 White Horse Buchanans Dimple (known as Pinch in the USA) Old Parr SINGLE MALT WHISKY

Cragganmore Dalwhinnie Glenkinchie Lagavulin Oban

Talisker Benrinnes Blair Athol Dailuaine Dufftown Glendullan Glenlossie Inchgower Linkwood Mannochmore Mortlach Pittyvaich Rosebank Auchroisk Strathmill Glen Spey Teaninich Glen Ord Glen Elgin Clynelish Caol lla Cardhu Johnny Walker pure malt

AMERICAN WHISKEY Seagrams 7 Crown Bulleit Bourbon

CANADIAN WHISKEY

Crown Royal Seagram's VO

Chivas Brothers are owned by Pernod Ricard They own 11 distilleries, all on Speyside. SCOTCH WHISKEY BRANDS

Chivas Regal Glenlivet

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Allied Distillers BLENDED WHISKEY

Teachers Ballantines Canadian Club

SINGLE MALT WHISKEY BRANDS

Laphroaig Glendronach Scapa Tormore - This was from the first new didtillery to open in the 20th century

JP Wisers Canadian Rye Whiskies

Wiser's deluxe Wisers special blend Wisers very old

The Edrington Group This company have 5 malt distilleries. The Famous Grouse A blended Whiskey, and one of UK best selling brands SINGLE MALT WHISKEY

Macallan and Highland Park

Dewars are owned by Bacardi Dewars have 5 malt distilleries

Dewars blended whiskey is the USA best selling brand Aberfeldy is their malt

Inver House BLENDED WHISKEY

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MacArthurs Pinwinnie Royal Hankey Bannister Cattos Inver House Green Plaid

SINGLE MALT WHISKEY BRANDS Balblair Old Pulteney An Cnoc Speyburn PURE MALT WHISKEY BRANDS Blairmhor Hankey Bannister Whyte & Mackay Whyte & Mackay have 4 malt distilleries BLENDED WHISKEY BRANDS

Whyte and Mackay

SINGLE MALT WHISKEY BRANDS

Isle of Jura Dalmore Tamnavulin Fettercairn

Burn Stewart is owned by Angostura Ltd BLENDED WHISKEY BRANDS

Scottish Leader Black Bottle

SINGLE MALT WHISKEY BRANDS

Tobermory

Deanston Ledaig Bunnahabhain

William Grant is a family run business BLENDED WHISKEY BRANDS

Grants Clan MacGregor

SINGLE MALT WHISKEY BRANDS

Glenfiddich Balvennie

Glenmorangie is owned by Frenck luxury goods company LVMH Glenmorangie is the biggest selling malt in Scotland, so the Scots can't be that wrong! SINGLE MALT WHISKEY BRANDS

Glenmorangie Glen Moray Ardbeg

Morrison Bowmore is owned by Suntory of Japan BLENDED WHISKEY BRANDS

Rob Roy

SINGLE MALT WHISKEY BRANDS Bowmore Auchentoshan Glen Garioch McLellands Irish Distillers - owned by Pernod Ricard

In a country that invented Whiskey, it is a real shame that only three distilleries still exist. The largest Irish branded Whiskey is:

Jameson Irish Other notable brands are: Bushmills Cooleys Paddy's

Brands of Rum

Appleton Estate White - Jamaica Bacardi Silver - Puerto Rico Barton White - Virgin Islands Castillo White - Puerto Rico Fernandes White - Trinidad Flor de Caa 4 Year Old White - Nicaragua Myers Original Platinum - Jamaica Ron Castillo White - Puerto Rico Angostura Old Oak White - Trinidad Clearheart Rum - US Mount Gay Premium White - Barbados Rhum Barbancourt White - Haiti Ron Matusalem Platino - Dominican Republic Wray & Nephew White Overproof - Jamaica El Dorado White - Guyana Charbay Tropical Islands Cane - US Oronoco Fazenda Reserva - Brazil Papagayo Organic White - Paraguay Rhum Clement Premire Canne - Martinique Tommy Bahama White Sand - Barbados Starr African Light Rum - Mauritius

Premium Khukri Rum From Nepal Cuts like a Knife

As super-premium rums from exotic locales continue to surge in the U.S., Liquid Spirits Imports has brought an eyecatching offering from Nepal into the market. Khukri Rum began in the New York metro market, which has been a key venue for the flood of upscale rums that have entered the U.S. in recent years.

The rum is named after the dagger-like weapon called a khukri, which was used in Nepal by the elite Gurkha armed forces. Along with its standard 750ml. bottle ($19.99), Khukri is packaged in a 375-ml. dagger-shaped bottle that was originally introduced in Nepal in 1974 to mark the coronation of a new King. Bacardis Watermelon Flavored Rum Miami-based Bacardi USA Inc. launched Grand Meln in April, the seventh spirit in its flavored rum line. The fresh watermelon-flavored rum is designed for mixability but I question why one wants to mix watermelon + Rum + another additive. Isnt Watermelon and Rum enough? The 35-percent alcohol-by-volume rum retails for $12.99 to $14.99 a 750-ml. bottle and is also available in 50-ml., 200-ml., 375-ml., 1-liter and 1.75-liter bottles. RedRum is Murder spelled backwards

Three-D Spirits, Inc. goal is to create exciting handmade rums with exceptional quality. Today they offer three products: RedRum, VooDoo Spiced Rum & Jolly Roger Caribbean Rum. RedRum is distilled from pure Caribbean sugarcane and infused with natural mango, pineapple, coconut, and cherry flavors. VooDoo is a traditional spiced rum, yet the first to be made using "barrel aged" Virgin Island rum. The oak barrel aging process mellows the rum, and adds a smooth, distinctive taste. Cruzan Rum - New Black Cherry The Absolut Spirits Co. has added a flavor to its Cruzan rum portfolio, unveiling Cruzan Black Cherry in May. cherry-flavored rum, which also has of almonds, flowers and berries, is the new Cruzan flavor offering in three Cruzan Black Cherry is available in an of bottle sizes, ranging from 50-ml. to A 750-ml. bottle retails for $11.99. Tommy Bahama White Sand and Tommy Bahama Golden Sun Ah yes, the tropical clothier is now introducing a tropical ultra-premium rum brand under the same name. Actually Tommy Bahama has collaborated with Sidney Frank Importing Co to create the ($29.99 a 750-ml. bottle) luxury rum brand. White Sand, a clear, light-bodied rum with tropical fruit aromas, was aged for a minimum of two years. Golden Sun, a fullbodied amber rum with a fruity nose and flavors of coffee, pralines and roasted nuts, was aged a minimum of three years. Flavor ninth The notes first years. array 1.75-L.

Trader Vics Banana Rum A fun and fruity rum that will make you want to swing from the trees. Great with any tropical mixer. Banana rum tastes like rum made from bananas, or at least rum with natural banana flavors. 99 Bananas tastes like strong alcohol with melted-down banana runts. I refer to the flavor, not the sweetness. In fact it tastes like the syrup that canned pineapple comes packed in. I would definitely recommend it as it has a real natural flavor. 267 Rum Infusions Mango The undeniably tropical flavor of mangoes mixes with 267 Rum Infusions. Add pineapple juice and Amaretto for a fabulous Mai-Tai. the alcohol at all. It is less sweet Mango rums, but has a little bite to very authentic flavor. Plus, it has bottle, so that must mean it is good tastes like I just cut a fresh mango excellent flavor. Expensive Rum

You can't taste than other it. This has a fruit in the for you! This with an equally Worlds Most It doesnt look expensive, but the bottle shown here, bottled in the 1940s by the Jamaican distillers Wray and Nephew, containing blends that date back as far as around 1915 has the honor of being what believed to be the world's most expensive bottle of rum. The bottle which is being displayed at Europe's first festival, RumFest, is valued at 26,000. bottle, which is one of four unopened bottles of the stuff in the world, represents the lost tradition of the Wray Nephew Rum. The popularity of the Mai cocktail drained their rum supplies in the

and is rum The and Tai

1930s. In order to keep up with demand, the distillery changed their production methods. The bottle therefore represents the last chance to taste the Mai Tai as it was originally conceived. Havana Clubs Maximo This expensive beauty will set you back $2000 US. Only nine bottles of Mximo Extra Aejo were made available to customers. The rum has been created by blending the finest and oldest rum reserves, which have been aged over generations by master rum-makers, or Maestros Roneros. Those masters, who pass on their knowledge through at least ten years of training, pass on the essence of the process that has been growing in Cuba since sugar cane first arrived in the country in 1493. To purchase a bottle of this magnificent rum, or visit Havana Club's official website at www.havana-club.com/maximo.

STARR AFRICAN RUM Distilled and bottled on the Island of Mauritius-a star of Africa-Starr African Rum is unique among the great rums of unexpected flavor rich volcanic soil and African roots with hints of body. Player Magazine bottle heralds a new drinkers. Africa has long producers. This hot new Island nation of Mauritius, bold red bottle. Debuted

the world. Starrs originates in the Island s reflects the vivacity of its citrus and a cardamom writes, The distinctive red direction for American rum been home to scores of rum import ($30) from the features delicate flavors in a

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last year, its making a name for itself at trendy watering holes in Los Angeles and The Big Apple Corcor Premium Rum CORCOR Premium is for those who appreciate the deep and rich flavor that can only be achieved through aging. It comes in a special handmade unglazed jar -- the production of which is limited even in Okinawa -- gently wrapped with sugarcane-made Ryukyuan paper. The original tin package requires a month to produce due to its complex and sophisticated design. Each jar comes with a hand-lettered label with a serial number. Isla N Rum These rums picked are stills with method. EAS/B&D Coconut Can Rum taste Morgan

originate in Argentina. We these Rums because they produced in 100% copper the "slow distillation" Rated 86 points by and comes in White, Gold, and Lemon flavored Rums. anyone tell me what Gold like? Captain Tattoo

No, it doesnt come with a tattoo or even leave your innards with one after the first sip. The Captain Morgan Tattoo line of Rum is a Puerto Rican Rum that is blended with their secret formula of premium and hot spices. There is a noticable aroma of citrus, vanilla, and cherry. The liquid itself has a dark caramel color with a golden glow. There is a faint taste of general allspice with some warmth but little actual burn in the finish.
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Ciclon Rum by Bacardi Ciclon is a smooth premium gold rum from Barcardi, infused with a touch of blue agave tequila and a twist of natural lime flavor. The best of both worlds, smooth mixable Caribbean rum, spiked with the edge of fine Mexican Tequila. A combination Rum and Tequila that has ranked really high in taste tests. It has a smooth first taste that offers a tart touch of lime with dry, herbal undertones. I know, rum is a sweethearts drink usually reserved for fruity, sugary concoctions but here you get the tequila thrown in. Kuya Fusion Rum :Produced by Kahla, Kuya is made from a blend of rich, golden rums that are infused with natural citrus flavor extracts and an array of island spices. As it states on the label, it is best described as a fusion between the classic spiced rum and the new breed of fruit flavored rum. The result is phenomenal. Kuya Fusion Rum has a captivating bouquet of citron, grapefruit and vanilla tinged with cloves and spice. After the first sniff youll know good things are coming your way. It has a featherweight, seamlessly textured body that delivers a citrus and spicy vanilla palate, flavors that linger for an impressively long tim

List of Different Vodka Brands

If you enjoy a little vodka now and then, a list of vodka brands would be very useful for you. Considering that there are so many different brands of vodka in the market and so many best vodka claims attached to the brands, choosing vodka can me a hit or miss ordeal. A list of vodka brands would definitely help. Before vodka shopping, consult the list of vodka brands and do your research. There is nothing worse that going to the stores and confronting the different brands of vodka without a clue as to whats what. After doing some research based on the list of vodka brands (search the Internet or ask a vodka-friendly pal about information), make your choice(s) and hit the stores. This way, you would be saving time
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and energy. Never underestimate the value of a list of vodka brands. A little research and preparation goes a long way. Absolut Armadale Belvedere Boru Chopin Finlandia Grey Goose Ketel One Popov SKYY Smirnoff Three Olives Vox White Diamond Origin and Contents of the Best Vodka Brands

Americana Luxury Vodka Colts Neck, New Jersey Americana Luxury Vodka is an unflavored grain vodka that is quadruple distilled with water sourced at 300 feet below sea level. The grains included in Americana are wheat, barley, rye and corn. It is charcoal filtered seven times with a carbon block filter that is capable of filtering even tobacco smoke. Americana Luxury Vodka is distilled at a family distillery in Colts Neck, New Jersey at the Laird and Company Plant. It is the nation's oldest distillery. You'll notice the nod to American craftsmanship on the bottle whose main body is clear (signifying white) with tints of read and blue surrounding the corners. Americana received a "91, Exceptional, Gold Medal Rating" from the Beverage Testing Institute as well as a "Bronze Medal" and "People's Choice for Package of the Year" by the National Association of Contributors and "Package of the Year Award" by All Pak, Inc. Americana Luxury Vodka was introduced in the Fall of 2007. Dan

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Marino, Hall of Fame and retired Miami Dolphins quarterback is an investor.

O-N Vodka Oregon Organic Nation Vodka is a premium organic vodka distilled from rye and grown in Etna, California. The finished product is an organic blend of rye (for sweetness), wheat and corn. O-N Vodka is produced organically: no pesticides, no fertilizers, ionizing radiation, nonpotable water runoff, etc. Interesting, the label is produced on recycled paper and the label glue is not toxic.

Belvedere Vodka Poland Premium vodka distilled from rye

Ceren Vodka El Salvador Made from sugar cane. Smooth. We are told that it won the gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirts Competition in 2007 for its category.

Chopin Vodka Poland Luxury vodka distilled from potatoes, named after Polish composer Frederic Chopin. Seven (7) pounds of potatoes are used to make just one (1) bottle.

VeeV Liqueur South America Luxury vodka substitute made from organic Acai berries

Stolichnaya Vodka Russia Distilled from winter wheat in Russias oldest distillery using pure glacial waters. Herbal and pine bouquet
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Baks Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka Poland Distilled from potatoes and artesian well water with a hint of bison grass

Absolut Vodka Sweden Distilled from winter wheat

Finlandia Vodka Finland Distilled from barley and glacier water, silky texture, medium weight body, a bit harsh yet warm and provides a smooth finish

Grey Goose Vodka France Quality vodka distilled from French wheat with impeccable clarity and supple medium weight body. Crisp, clean and smooth finish.

Hangar One Vodka Alameda, California Pot-distilled from quality viognier grapes then blended into column still mid-western wheat vodka at the Alameda Naval Air Station. Soft, aromatic and smooth.

Ketel One Dutch Vodka Netherlands Distilled from pure wheat in an alembic copper pot, a method reserved for fine scotches and cognacs. Citrus and toasted cereal aromas. Sweet and spicy flavor first ftaste.

Luksusowa Potato Vodka (lux-sus-ova) Poland Distilled from potatoes with hint of herbs and caramel

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Cristall Vodka Russia Distilled from winter wheat and glacial waters with hints of chocolate and vanilla

Original Polish Vodka Poland Distilled from rye, crystal clear with lightweight, satiny smooth body with a caramel bouquet.

Pearl Vodka Western Canada Distilled from wheat, is brisk and refreshing with soft creamy aromas

Purus Vodka Italy Luxury vodka distilled from organic Italian wheat

Rain Vodka Kentucky Distilled from yeast and organically grown corn with hint of fruit and toffee

Van Hoo Vodka Belgium Distilled from grain and spring water. Bouquet of citrus cocoa and grain. Taste of quinine and lemon.

Van Gogh Vodka Netherlands Distilled using mostly wheat, some barley and corn in a copper potstill for extra smoothness. Citrus taste, silky texture.

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Vox Vodka Netherlands Distilled from wheat said to have a weightless body and clean palate (taste)

360 Vodka United States Luxury vodka distilled from grain

Best Value Vodkas

SKYY Vodka USA No carbohydrates, said to contain the fewest impurities of the leading brands, distilled from American Midwest grain with cocoa. Considered a light vodka.

Smirnoff Russia, now USA Distilled from grain with hint of mint, wet stone and charcoal

Blavod Black Vodka London Distilled from grain - color and smoothness attributed to the Black Catechu, a tannin resin of the Acacia catechu heartwood, a tree indigenous to India and Burma

Gilbeys Vodka USA Distilled from grain

Gordons Vodka USA Distilled from grain

Mor Vodka Poland Distilled from potatoes

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Wodka Wyborowa Poland Distilled from rye

Three Olives Vodka England Distilled from English wheat

Oliphant Vodka Holland Distilled from

3 Vodka USA 1st and only vodka distilled from soy and contains no carbohydrates

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