Two Stacks Bets On Single Grain

Two Stacks makes its first offering in the Irish Grain Whiskey category with its Single Grain Double Barrel.Through importer Foley Family Wines & Spirits, Two Stacks is always on the hunt for traditional Irish whiskeys that they can make their own. Two Stacks Single Grain Double Barrel showcases the versatility and refinement of Irish Grain Whiskey, a traditional style of whiskey most often used as a blending component.The expression starts with a mashbill of 94% maize and 6% Irish malted barley. The technical file for Irish Grain Whiskey requires that it is produced with malted barley (not exceeding 30%) and includes un-malted cereal grains, in this case corn. The distillate is first aged for 3-5 years in former bourbon barrels, followed by 1-3 years in Oloroso sherry casks, both in a traditional Irish rickhouse on the Cooley Peninsula.“I think a lot of folks in Ireland thought we were mad when we told them we were coming out with an Irish Grain Whiskey,” said Two Stacks Co-Founder Liam Brogan. “We were confident with the right blend and aging/finishing we could produce something rather sophisticated and unexpected that honored the legacy of this workhorse stalwart in Irish whiskey history.”While not as historically entrenched as the famed Single Pot Still whiskeys of the 18th and 19th centuries, the single grain style gained momentum with the advent of column stills in the mid-1800s. However, it wasn’t until the establishment of Cooley Distillery in 1987 and The Great Northern Distillery in 2015 (both founded by John Teeling, David Hynes, and Jim Finn) that the style came into its own in modern Ireland. The whiskey from those distilleries is blended and bonded for this bottling.Two Stacks Single Grain Double Barrel is available in both a 100 ml Dram in a Can and a 700 ml sustainable bottle made from 100% recycled glass for $6.99 and $44.99, respectively.

Glen Scotia Returns To Its 10

Glen Scotia is reintroducing its 10-Year-Old expression to the world of whisky.The expression is said to be "an authentic representation" of Campbeltown, the smallest of Scotland’s five designated whisky regions. Made with 100% malted barley sourced from the east coast of Scotland and water sourced from Crosshill Loch, the whisky is distilled on a swan neck, copper pot still, barreled in first fill ex-bourbon barrels, and aged in both dunnage and palletized warehouses that are maritime-adjacent along the Firth of Clyde on the Kintyre Peninsula.The traditional choice for aging spirits in Campbeltown was bourbon casks. Campbeltown native Iain McAlister has served at the helm as Glen Scotia's Master Distiller for the past 12 years, and the historic distillery still maintains much of its original design dating back to1830s — including the stillroom and dunnage warehouse.“Glen Scotia has a unique place in Scotch Whisky lore dating back to 1832. While we celebrate our history as one of only three remaining Campbeltown distilleries, we’re keenly aware of the evolving palates of today’s modern whisky drinkers and our portfolio is representative of that juxtaposition of past and present,” said Glen Scotia Master Distiller Iain McAllister. “At Glen Scotia, we produce two styles of whisky – peated and non-peated – which are heavily influenced by our proximity to the ocean. These maritime nuances are perfectly represented in our signature 10-Year-Old whisky,” McAlister continued.Known as the “Whisky Capital of the World” during the Victorian era, Campbeltown may be small, but it is certainly one of the most established. In 1823, the Exercise Act made it desirable for illicit distillers to obtain licenses. Campbeltown became the most prominent hub of whisky production, with more than 28 distilleries packed into town. Now, only three remain, including Glen Scotia.Glen Scotia recently entered into a distribution agreement with Foley Family Wines & Spirits to expand its footprint into the U.S.Glen Scotia 10-Year-Old is available now for $74.99.