Top Whiskey: Most Anticipated Bourbon, Scotch, And Japanese Whiskies Of 2021

Summer season is coming to a detailed and as some markets return to normality, most of the world’s greatest whisky manufacturers are transferring forward with new product releases, some destined for bars and others for the luxurious retail area. From 80-year-old releases, to expressions utterly out of character for sure distilleries, listed here are among the most anticipated whiskeys launching within the coming months.

Dalmore Six Many years – September 2021

Whyte & Mackay have introduced an thrilling new vary of six decanters by the Dalmore distillery, every devoted to a decade within the distillery’s wealthy historical past.

Richard Paterson, Dalmore’s grasp distiller rigorously chosen every cask from the distillery’s shares; having spent 5 a long time with the distillery himself, he’s clearly the person for the job.

‘The Dalmore Many years is a novel second for us to have fun our historical past and the important thing moments which have marked the final six a long time. Every bottle tells a particular a part of The Dalmore’s story: from the 1951, the final whisky created in the course of the Mackenzie period, the household which owned the distillery for over a century and whose heritage permits us to show the 12-point royal stag on each bottle, via to the primary Scotch whisky created within the new millennium.’

The sequence features a 60-12 months-Outdated drawn from two twin sherry casks, a 53-12 months-Outdated, and a 40-12 months-Outdated expression. A full set of the decanters will go on public sale at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong this October, adopted by the sale of 15 units of the 5 decanters (minus the 1951) at choose retail channels within the US, UK, France, and sure Asian markets. Good luck grabbing a set of those, because it’s undoubtedly one of the restricted and extremely anticipated Scotch whisky releases of 2021.

Buffalo Hint Vintage Assortment 2021 – Autumn 2021

Over within the US few collections are as wanted as Sazerac’s annual Buffalo Hint Vintage Assortment. The announcement for the brand new assortment normally drops in September, with a launch date scheduled quickly after. Not a lot info is accessible on this in the intervening time, however the Vintage Assortment deserves a spot on the listing regardless, as one of the hunted annual collections in American whiskey.

Preserve your eyes peeled for the announcement subsequent month, and act fast!

Diageo Particular Releases 2021: “Legends Untold” Assortment – Autumn 2021

The 2021 version of Diageo’s massively in style “Particular Releases” is coming and this yr’s artwork and branding seems superb – actually, the labels are my favourite of the Diageo particular releases up to now.

To date, we solely have the teaser video to go by and a few posts by the Diageo crew, nevertheless it seems like every launch within the vary will likely be depicted with a legendary creature; therefore the identify of the gathering. The paintings seems breathtaking and appears to completely match every model showcased.

‘Legendary tales converse of eight mythological creatures that roam the land and rule the waters hidden from sight within the lochs and rugged highlands and recognized to solely a privileged few,’ says Ewan Gunn, Diageo’s world model ambassador. ‘The cask power assortment of whiskies consists of one-of-a-kind bottlings from Oban, Talisker, Lagavulin, The Singleton of Dufftown, Mortlach, Cardhu, and for the primary time in over a decade, Royal Lochnagar.’

Excited? I positive am.

Glenlivet 80 12 months-Outdated Gordon MacPhail – October 2021

Gordon MacPhail are pushing boundaries with their upcoming 80-year-old single cask launch, set for launch in October 2021 with the auctioning off of the primary decather to be stuffed, decanter number one. Distilled on the Glenlivet Distillery in 1940, this will likely be one of many oldest Scotch whiskies ever bottled. The decanter and case for the discharge will likely be designed by famed architect, Sir David Adjaye. The design will likely be revealed in September, previous to the discharge.

‘When collaborating, I’m in search of like-minded companions when it comes to their craft, beliefs and traditions,’ stated David. ‘I beloved Gordon & MacPhail’s rigour and obsession with their merchandise and their craft – a romantic dedication that allows one to do distinctive issues. Our partnership felt so natural.’

The cask will yield 250 decanters bottle at 44.9% ABV.

Nikka Discovery Collection: Yoichi Non-Peated & Miyagikyo Peated – September 28^th

Over in Japan, Asahi has introduced two new releases which delve into a novel class – contradicting what every of their distilleries is famed for! From the world famend Yoichi distillery recognized for highly effective, peated, smoky whisky, followers will have the ability to benefit from the Yoichi Non-Peated expression. From Miyagikyo, the distillery recognized for fruity, floral whiskies, we are going to obtain the Miyagikyo Peated. From two distilleries which have clearly outlined their fashion over the a long time, these two expressions are extraordinarily thrilling additions.

Now, for the unhealthy information – These two expressions are going to be launched in Japan solely, no less than initially. Nevertheless, if the previous is any indicator, an allocation ought to make it abroad to a market close to you.

Launching on September 28^th, the expressions will likely be offered to on-trade venues solely, aimed in the direction of consuming followers as an alternative of collectors and bottle flippers. This can be a gross sales technique increasingly distilleries in Japan appear to be taking.

There you might have it – Whether or not you’re a drinker, a collector, or a die-hard fan, these units and collections are among the most fun ones to launch within the lead as much as the New 12 months. Completely happy looking!