Industry News Milam & Greene CEO Heather Greene Honored as “Master Blender of the Year” by Bourbon Women Greene has long been a trailblazer in the whiskey industry. She was the first American woman to serve on the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society Tasting Panel and the first woman to write a whiskey book shortlisted in the New York Times.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Four Roses 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Review When I finished the Zoom tasting, I was skeptical about the 25-year-old whiskey in the final blend. Did it contribute that much, or was it just meant to make this Small Batch Limited Edition a little more special on paper for its anniversary?
Podcast Bourbon & Banter Podcast #33 – Count the Bourbons! The Bourbon & Banter Forensic Under Cover Knowledge Seekers came through BIG this month, giving us the scoop on a new reality show coming to Netflix in 2024.
Bourbon Heritage Month Welcome to Bourbon Heritage Month 2023 Welcome to the most badass month of the year–Bourbon Heritage Month. Are you ready to take on the 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge and win some fabulous bourbon-themed prizes?
Industry News Still Installation Brings Heaven Hill One Step Closer to a ‘Bourbon Capital Homecoming’ At nearly 60 feet tall and weighing more than 22,000 pounds, this still is capable of producing 35,500 proof-gallons per day which is equal to more than 500 barrels per day.
30 Days of Bourbon Challenge Your Ultimate Guide to the 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge This challenge isn't just a nod to bourbon enthusiasts; it's an open invitation to everyone, whether you're taking your first sip or you're a seasoned aficionado, to unite in a shared passion for this quintessentially American elixir.
New Brand Releases Blue Run Spirits Unveils Trifecta, Company’s First Triple-Age Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Blue Run Trifecta Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a small-batch whiskey that demonstrates the delicate balancing act required when blending a high-quality base whiskey with the vivid flavors and aromas from older “wood heat” whiskeys.
New Brand Releases Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2023 Parker’s Heritage Collection® Limited Edition Bottling The mashbill for this edition is comprised of Heaven Hill Distillery’s traditional Rye Whiskey Mashbill 51% rye, 35% corn, and 14% malted barley and bottled at cask strength, 128.8 proof.
New Brand Releases Four Roses releasing ’23 Limited Edition Single Barrel Sept. 15 This bourbon is a biggin’, a powerful and complex pour created from a commingling of 12-, 14-, 16- and 25-year-old barrels. Though the final proof is 108, it drinks higher than that.
New Brand Releases Old Forester Announces 12-year-old Birthday Bourbon for 2023 Birthday Bourbon is a unique opportunity for lovers of Old Forester to taste a snapshot of the bourbon that was being laid down over a decade ago.
Rum Reviews Angostura 7-Year-Old Rum Review Angostura doesn't just make bitters; they are also a robust rum distillery. The Angostura 7-year-old rum is a great pour for those who are rum-curious or want to experience a bourbon cocktail in a fresh way.
New Brand Releases Maker’s Mark Launches ‘Cellar Aged’ Bourbon The 2023 Cellar Aged release blends 11- and 12-year-old bourbons bottled at cask strength, but it’s about much more than the age statement on the bottle. It's about what's inside.
New Brand Releases Mary Dowling Whiskey Company Launches Whiskey Lineup Long obscured by the mists of time, Mary Dowling’s story is one of the most motivational and compelling in the annals of whiskey-making.
Blue Run Spirits Who's Next? Fueled in part by social media hype and spirits competition medals, Blue Run expanded its market reach to 31 states as of this year—no mean feat for a small company. Few migratory monarchs ever cover as much ground as do butterfly-branded bottles.
New Brand Releases The Return of Baker's Bourbon 13-Year-Old Single Barrel Baker’s Bourbon celebrates the individual characteristics in each and every barrel, and this 13-Year-Old expression takes that experience even further as the distinct flavors from the barrel develop over time.
New Brand Releases Hardin's Creek "Frankfort" Released Hardin’s Creek Frankfort is a 17-year-old Bourbon, aged at The James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s Frankfort campus in Kentucky.
Rye Whiskey Reviews Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition Review Hemingway Whiskey's Signature Rye is a delicious pour that gives us an exciting glimpse into the future of 95/5 rye whiskey. A future that doesn't solely rely on the work of a single distillery.
Industry News Blue Run Spirits Acquired By Molson Coors As Molson Coors’ first spirits acquisition, the addition of Blue Run boosts the company’s footprint in spirits as it continues to evolve from its storied history as a beer company and premiumize its portfolio.
New Brand Releases Hemingway Whiskey Company’s New Flagship Rye Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition represents the coming together of three families, eight generations, and one mission: to tell a new story, rich in history, via high-quality Kentucky rye whiskey.
Industry News What You Need Is A Kentucky Hug Kentucky Hug makes bourbon tourism easier than ever with a new platform offering a centralized marketplace and booking options.
Annual Summit Bourbon & Banter 1st Annual Summit Survey The Summit is planned for October 20-21, 2023, in Louisville, KY. It will be a weekend for community members to meet in person to enjoy bourbon, banter, and special group activities.
Industry News Buzzard’s Roost's Grand Opening of Whiskey Row Experience Guests at the grand opening event will be treated to music by musicians who are also members of the Louisville Orchestra, and food and drink tastings will be offered throughout the Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Experience space.
Bourbon Weekly Roundup Bourbon Roundup #4 You heard it here first, folks. Bourbon Heritage Month is only six weeks away. The best damn 30 days of the year will soon be upon us, filled with giveaways, reviews and the #30DaysofBourbonChallenge.
Industry News Speyburn Distillery Unlocked After 126 years making award-winning single malt whiskies behind closed doors, Speyburn Distillery in Rothes will open permanently to visitors from August 1st.
