Industry News Taylor Swift to Launch Exclusive Whiskey Collection Inspired by Iconic Albums The result is a collection as diverse as Swift's discography, featuring barrels aged 7-8 years, each corresponding to one of her iconic albums.
Industry News Staghorn Names Lisa Wicker Master Distiller of New Garrard County Distilling Co. Wicker brings more than 20 years of distilling and winemaking experience to Garrard County Distilling Co.
Industry News Woodford Reserve To Debut ‘Flavor Notes Collection’ The Flavor Notes collection will bring Woodford Reserve’s 200+ flavor notes to life and showcase how its bourbon is a spectacle for the senses.
Podcast Bourbon & Banter Podcast #37 – Taylor Takes A Drink We then bring forth the BIGGEST STORY WE’VE EVER SCOOPED! We won’t write about it here; you just have to listen to it. But the episode's name should give you an idea of who this involves.
New Brand Releases Buzzard’s Roost Launches New American Whiskey For its first American Whiskey, Buzzard’s Roost turned to its library of Char #1 barrels with proprietary toast profiles for secondary aging of this three-year-old sourced whiskey.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review This is an entertaining pour that punches, ducks and dodges around the mouth, delivering sharp blows of spice to keep you on your toes.
Industry News Bardstown Bourbon Company Opens the Door to “House of Bardstown" “The House of Bardstown is not just an experience; it's a journey into the soul of Bardstown Bourbon Company."
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon Whiskey In this age of "high proof only," it's easy to overlook 90 proof whiskey and the sensibility of its virtues. It's lush and delicate, fruity and appropriately woody for its age. It needs no ice or water or cocktail; just take it straight.
New Brand Releases Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2024 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection Release Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will launch nationally and internationally on a limited basis with a MSRP of $299.99 and will begin shipping in early March 2024.
Rye Whiskey Reviews Frey Ranch Straight Rye Whiskey Review The nose is grain and barrel forward; the former light, citrusy, spicy and a little candied; the latter toasty and lightly charred with some smoldering campfire. It's really pleasant to sniff and suss out new aromas.
New Brand Releases Chicken Cock Whiskey Releases Single Barrel Double Oak Whiskey For this reason, the spirit cannot be qualified as a bourbon, but rather a Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey, though all other aspects of it align with those of a classic bourbon.
Paid-members only Rye Whiskey Reviews Green River Rye Whiskey Versus Following our recent review of Green River Rye Whiskey, we thought creating a video comparing it to Bulleit Rye and Wild Turkey Rye 101 would be fun. Check it out below and let us know your thoughts about the new Green River once you get your hands on a bottle.
Rye Whiskey Reviews Green River Rye Whiskey Review Green River Rye offers a different flavor journey compared to its peers. Its sweeter profile and milder peppery taste make it more accessible, potentially appealing to a broader audience, including those who might find other rye whiskeys too intense.
Tequila Reviews Storywood Anejo and Reposado Tequila Reviews Doubtless, some will like these gentle sippers, but they're too gentle for my preference. They lack the backbone a barrel can provide and the magical flavors great oxidization deliver to dazzle.
Members only Industry News Country Music Star Jessie G Reunites with Gretchen Wilson on “Like My Whiskey” Directed by Robert Moroni (Matthew West, The Roads Below), “Like My Whiskey” is an ode to a good time with good company, made even better with quality whiskey. Watch the full video below.
Industry News New Riff Distilling Names First Master Distiller Upon joining New Riff, Sprance was mentored by consulting master distiller and “godfather of rye whiskey” Larry Ebersold, an unrivaled authority in the world of distillation and American whiskey.
Paid-members only BITB Club Replay: BITB Live Tasting #7 The tasting kits included seven samples of American Single Malts, Rye whiskeys, and Bourbons with a retail price range of $60 to almost $500 per bottle. It was a blast hanging out with everyone to enjoy the samples and discuss the state of the whiskey industry as we kick off 2024.
New Brand Releases Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Returns as 2024 Winter Distillery Series Double Double Oaked is made by finishing fully mature Woodford Reserve Double Oaked for an additional year in a second, heavily toasted, lightly charred, new oak barrel. The extra year in the barrel creates a bourbon that is distinctly spicier than its original counterpart.
New Brand Releases Green River Distilling Co. Introduces Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey “Green River Rye is approachable, easy drinking with a memorable finish. Rich in color and flavor, it truly shines at 95 proof,” said Head Distiller Aaron Harris. “This rye whiskey is a compelling addition to the growing Green River portfolio.”
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews George Dickel Bourbon Aged 18 Years Review The price point is nearly disqualifying. And I thought about it for quite a while. But it is an enjoyable older bourbon, and if you can manage to score a half ounce at whatever bar these end up at, it's worth a try, if only to see what Dickel thinks deserves this price tag.
New Brand Releases The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey: The Final Chapter In American Whiskey's Most Famous Tale Aged over four years in new, charred oak and first-fill bourbon casks, the liquid then undergoes the maple charcoal filtration process first developed in Lincoln County, Tennessee, to refine and enhance the spirit after it leaves the barrel.
Industry News Ross & Squibb Distillery Completes First Project With Chris Long's Waterboys Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery, in partnership with NFL legend Chris Long and his Foundation’s Waterboys initiative, announced the completion of their combined efforts to bring a lasting source of clean, safe water to a community of 1,600 people in arid southern Kenya.
New Brand Releases Chattanooga Whiskey Releases Batch 036: Herbal Infused Inspired by the traditional kräuterlikörs of Germany, this experimental bourbon liqueur combines a German-malt-laden mashbill with an infusion of über-traditional botanicals, including star anise, ginseng, bilberry, and sarsaparilla.
Industry News Staghorn Opens Largest All-New Independent Distillery in Kentucky: Garrard County Distilling Co. Located 30 minutes south of Lexington, the 210-acre site includes the 50,000+ sq ft distillery, as well as two 20,000 sq ft rickhouses, with plans for a total of 24 aging warehouses by 2030, each holding nearly 25,000 barrels.
