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.
Rye Whiskey Reviews Brother's Bond American Blended Rye Whiskey Review A quick whiff of the nose, and there's no denying this is a rye whiskey reporting for duty. It has all the classic hallmarks of a high rye mash bill rye whiskey from MGP–candied fruit, bright rye spice, caramel and juicy fruit.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Old Forester 1924 Bourbon Review Old Forester's longstanding mashbill is 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley. But the mashbill chosen for 1924 is 79% corn, 11% rye and 10% malted barley. It also was fermented with a unique yeast strain.
Industry News West Fork Whiskey Co. Announces Game-Changing Capital Raise Central Indiana-based whiskey distillery West Fork Whiskey Co. announced that they entered a partnership with Indianapolis-based Ouabache Investments. The additional capital will allow the distillery to expand production and accelerate growth dramatically.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Brother's Bond Original Cask Strength Bourbon Review Pour this one for those who care about their bourbon but not their budget. The nose, taste and finish are classic MGP, which longtime bourbon drinkers will enjoy immensely.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Brother's Bond Straight Bourbon Review There's nothing wrong with drinking low-proof bourbon. It's just not my thing. But if I were to consume bourbon at the minimum bottle entry proof allowed, Brother's Bond flavor profile would be more than acceptable– even if the price is not.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Still Austin Blue Corn Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Review What's most intriguing about this bourbon is its lack of sweetness. A glance at the mash bill shows it's limited to 51% corn, which explains a lot of it since it's roughly 25% lower than most bourbons on the market. I can't decide whether I like that reduced sweetness, but it's got my attention.
Tequila Reviews Espanita Double Barrel Reposado Tequila Review This is a nice tequila for the price and arguably the best liquid from Impulsora Rombo.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Milam & Greene Batch 3 Castle Hill Bourbon Review I've never been a fan of the children's vitamin note common to whiskeys made there, and I assumed this would bring more of the same. It didn't. This is a delicious whiskey with unique virtues appreciated in its aromas and flavors.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Heaven's Door Bootleg Series Vol. V Review I might recommend making this your only pour of the night or at least your first. It's a bourbon unlike most anything else on the shelves and requires, dare I say, deserves, some devoted attention.
Podcast Bourbon & Banter Podcast #36 – Welcome to the Hellidays We’re here to help you through the ridiculousness of the holidays, or “hellidays” as may be more appropriate. That’s right, we all learn a new word in this episode!
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Review Perhaps the big question for most is whether the whiskey is noticeably influenced by its journey to and rest in England. For me, at least, the answer is no. It tastes like a 6-year-old bourbon should–like any bourbon aged here for six years would taste.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve Bourbon Review Too often secondary finishes are used to cover up mediocre juice and can leave an unbalanced sweetness with an unpleasant finish. This is not the case with the Cab Cask Reserve, and, to me, it tastes like a better-balanced, more nuanced Angel's Envy Port Finish.
American Single Malt Frey Ranch American Single Malt Smoke Whiskey Review This is a bold, distinctive and beautiful whiskey. But for some, it's 110 proof may be a bit too much for their palate. The good news is this whiskey holds up well to a dash of water to tame the heat while bringing out even lighter and sweeter flavors to keep you coming back for another sip.
New Brand Releases Milam & Greene Whiskey Releases White-Tailed Buck Single Barrel Bourbon It has a long viscous finish with hints of menthol, gingerbread, and candy corn. This is one of the highest-proof bourbons bottled by Milam & Greene Whiskey and the distilling team recommends adding a measure of water to open the flavors.
New Brand Releases Old Forester Unveils New Product in 117 Series: Scotch Cask Finish Old Forester 117 Series: Scotch Cask Finish is bottled at 93-proof and is available starting today (December 12) at the retail shop at Old Forester Distilling Co. and at select Kentucky stores. The suggested retail price is $59.99
North American Whiskey Review Fraser & Thompson Whiskey Review The bottle tag states, "It's going to be strange liking whiskey," but I already like whiskey, and I don't like this one. It doesn’t bring anything new to the market, and adding 8% Kentucky bourbon to the 92% Canadian whisky does not add any dimension.
