Bourbon Whiskey Reviews StilL 630 Experimental Collection Release #11 Today we’re taking a closer look at StilL 630’s Experimental Collection Release #11. The X-11 is a high rye bourbon mash bill with a twist. Instead of using only one type of malted barley, it contains four different varieties – three of which are smoked.
Rye Whiskey Reviews Rossville Union Rye Whiskey Review With this release, I continue to be happy with MGP’s foray into releasing their own brands. None of them will be winning whiskey of the year accolades, but they’re all solid expressions of what MGP has been doing well for decades.
Banter How to Celebrate National Bourbon Day 2018 Happy National Bourbon Day 2018! We hope your day is off to a great start and that you started your day with a nice shot of America’s native spirit while enjoying scanning the morning’s news headlines.
New Brand Releases Knob Creek Releases New Cask Strength Rye Whiskey Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye Whiskey is the newest expression to join Knob Creek’s award-winning portfolio of rye whiskies.
Industry News Woodford Reserve Introduces Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey Woodford Reserve announces the release of Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey, a blended malt whiskey based on historical recipes and influenced by Woodford Reserve Bourbon.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review Let me start by saying that if tasting blind, this would be a perfectly drinkable whiskey. I wouldn’t spit it out and pawn it off on someone else. I would drink it. Moreover, if you poured me another glass, I would drink that as well. However, the reality is that I didn’t drink it blindly. I drank i
Rum Reviews StilL 630 Experimental Collection Release #10 We’re only two months away from completing the first year of StiLl 630’s Experimental Collection but first we need to take a look at the X-10. The X-10 is a 21 month old spiced rum bottled at 100 proof. While spiced rums are nothing new to the market, StilL 630’s spiced rum is like nothing you’ve ev
Industry News MGP Ingredients Launches Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey MGP Ingredients is proud to announce the launch of Rossville Union, their first proprietary Rye Whiskey label.
Industry News The Sazerac Company Launches GreatAgave.com he Sazerac Company just launched an educational website about all things agave.
Industry News Yellowstone’s Shows Us Your Pioneer Spirit Contest In addition, the brand has also launched an online contest where consumers are encouraged to show their pioneer spirit for the chance to win a trip to Yellowstone National Park, as well as branded outdoor merchandise.
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Gear Top Liquor Apps To Help You Discover a New Swig of Good Bourbon You think of yourself as a well-educated bourbon appreciator. To say the least, you recognize the local taste and are reluctant to take another’s suggestions with ease. Alcohol preferences are often built in years, and there are rarely fans that share exactly the same bourbon affinity.
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Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Wild Turkey Longbranch Review Today, Matthew McConaughey and the legendary Wild Turkey® Distillery are proud to announce the introduction of Wild Turkey Longbranch™, a collaboration between the iconic whiskey brand’s creative director and Master Distiller Eddie Russell. Inspired by McConaughey’s Kentucky and Texas roots, this ra
Banter Cognac for Bourbon Drinkers We all have our favorite drinks. And Bourbon is about as American as pumpkin pie and good ol’ Abe Lincoln. But you know? On occasion, a change is as good as a rest, and you might just fancy a different drink to savor.
New Brand Releases Matthew McConaughey and Eddie Russell Unveil Wild Turkey Longbranch Today, Matthew McConaughey and the legendary Wild Turkey® Distillery are proud to announce the introduction of Wild Turkey Longbranch™, a collaboration between the iconic whiskey brand’s creative director and Master Distiller Eddie Russell.
American Whiskey Reviews StilL 630 Experimental Collection Release #9 Following quickly on the heels of our review of StilL 630’s X-9, we’re bringing you a review of their Experimental Collection Release X-9. The X-9 is a 16.25 month old cherrywood smoked single malt bottled at 100 proof.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Bluebird Distilling Four Grain Bourbon Review With Pennsylvania’s antiquated liquor laws, I am always on the lookout for a good local bourbon. Many of the distilleries in Pennsylvania are new and finding a quality bourbon can be hard due to the all too strong corn flavor of young craft bourbons.
American Whiskey Reviews StilL 630 Experimental Collection Release #8 StilL 630’s Experimental Collection Release #8 gets the video review treatment today. The X-8 is a twist on StilL 630’s flagship RallyPoint rye whiskey where the normal 10% malt barley is replaced with chocolate roasted malted barley.
Gin Reviews Bols Genever Review Genever? That’s not the brand name, that’s the actual spirit itself. Now I know, what is this doing in the Gin reviews? Well, Genever is basically the ancestor to all the Gin we know and love today. Still, however, it is not technically Gin.
Banter A New Take On Whiskey Pairings Whiskey pairings are nothing new, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find new and exciting ways to pair your whiskey. The best pairings bring out the essence of what’s in your glass, and better still, bring your experience to a new level.
Events 2018 Bourbon Classic Recap As someone that lives and breathes bourbon, people assume I attend every bourbon-related event held in the beautiful state of Kentucky. I would love to say that’s true but the truth couldn’t be more different.
Irish Whiskey Reviews The Pogues Irish Whiskey Review Branded The Original Irish Whiskey of the Legendary Band, what West Cork Distillers have attempted is to capture the spirit of The Pogues in a bottle. Have they succeeded?
Rye Whiskey Reviews Rodham Rye Whiskey Review The last kind of drinker I am is a rye drinker. I will drink it and I will definitely drink this, but likely with a dash of water or some ice. Rye is a complex ingredient though. Ice or water allow a sense of sweetness to blossom if added, which is what happens with this whiskey. Context sometimes i
Banter A Feast For The Eyes… I’ll kick off by saying that I am usually a person who buys whiskey with my eyes and not my taste buds (not 100% accurate to be completely honest if I’ve had a blind sample of a whiskey).
