It's often shorter, more pointed and blunter than other figurados. The Belicoso was popularized by the Cuban Bolivar brand in the 1950s and is still a worthwhile cigar style to this very day. The Ashton VSG Belicoso No.1 in the 5 1/4 x 52 size is an exemplary rendition from...
Canadian whisky lost ground to vodka as consumers increasingly preferred liqueurs and lighter spirits. Around the turn of the millennium, single malt Scotch and bourbon were able to regain some of the lost ground, but the same couldn't be said for Canadian whisky. As a result, a large number of Canadian distilleries went out of business.
During World War II the distillery lost its glory when it was run over by London bootleggers. In 1949, the then owners of the distillery were declared bankrupt due to unpaid tax bills. Fortunately, it was bought at auction in 1950 for 71,000 pounds by the Chivas Brothers, who turned it into the home of the legendary...
The good thing is that for the three categories above, there are whiskeys to fit any budget. Whether it's a $50 or a $5,000 bottle, once you figure out the gift recipient's drinking and food preferences and style, you are sure to find a whiskey that they'll be happy with and appreciate...
At this time, distilleries began to close, starting with Hanyu. In 2000, they sold their remaining stock and equipment. Karuizawa distillery closed the following year and Mars Shinshu shortly after. These events marked the bottom of the decline in Japanese whisky sales. The remaining producers continued to make high-quality distillates, but production volumes were limited.
