Rye whiskey production had a historic past in the northeastern states, especially Pennsylvania and Maryland. And now Sagamore Spirit based in Baltimore is bringing rye whiskey back. Ryan and I traveled to record this interview with their CEO, Brian Tracey, Read More
Robert Burns Night: What Scotch Drinkers Need To Know
There’s no getting around it. Late January can be a bummer. The holidays are long gone, but spring is still months away. Here in Portland, the morning and evening commutes are still pitch dark, and it’s getting hard to imagine Read More
Ramen Whiskey? Limited Release Portland Spirit Highlights A Zero-Waste Philosophy
Portland-based distillery Stone Barn Brandyworks partnered with noodle maker Umi Organic to make a spirit in the style of whiskey, actually made from the Portland company’s first batches of organic ramen noodles from back in 2015. Four years ago, Stone Read More
The Oregon Trail Leads To Bourbon, Ransom Bourbon
The Great Oregon Wine Co & Distillery recently announced the release of Ransom Bourbon, its newest expression to add to their stable of handcrafted whiskeys and gin. It originates from their organic farm and distillery in the foothills of the Read More
The Best Sparkling Water for Your Whisky Highball
We are living in the golden age of sparkling water. At my grocery store, the seltzer section is now larger than the cola section, and growing more vast by the day. Condensation-coated cans of Pamplemousse La Croix and Black Cherry Read More
A Trick for Making Space in your Whiskey Cabinet
There comes a time of reckoning in the life of every whiskey lover: the moment when you have more whiskey than you can comfortably store. Whether you’re outgrowing the little cabinet above your fridge (hint: don’t store your whiskey there, Read More
What Is Sour Mash Whiskey?
Sour mash. It’s a common phrase on American whiskey bottles, but it definitely doesn’t signify that the whiskey inside is sour. Instead, it alludes to a production process that distilleries use to regulate bacterial growth and ensure continuity from batch Read More
What to drink in 2022
At the moment there are a lot of articles around talking about the trends for 2022. Like any other drinks retailer, we are also conscious of what is happening out there in the big wide world and like to look Read More
Columbus Launches Distillery Trail In Ohio
Experience Columbus recently launched its new Columbus Distillery Trail to take visitors and locals through the region’s top distilleries. The experience, co-sponsored by Destination Grandview, is aimed at showing off the spirits and cocktail scene in Columbus, Ohio. Each stop Read More
NFC Tags For Bourbon Collectibles, What is “hunting”?, and 2022 Predictions on Bourbon Community Roundtable #64 (Bourbon Pursuit #340)
We’re back with Bourbon Community Roundtable #64 and here’s the topics! Sazerac implemented NFC tags in this year’s Thomas H. Handy. Is this the boost the bourbon market needed? Is this setting up bourbon for more of a collectible market? Read More
Whiskey Review: Misunderstood Ginger Spiced Whiskey
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by Misunderstood Whiskey. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link towards the bottom Read More
Why Do Scotch Distilleries Have Pagodas?
You might not expect to see a pagoda rising out of the misty fogs of the Scottish Highlands, but if you’ve ever visited Scotland, you’ve probably seen it: the tall, pointed, gracefully curving structure that sits atop the malthouse, making Read More
Behind The Seal: The Story of the Maker’s Mark Bottle
A Maker’s Mark bottle, with its dripping rivulets of red wax, is one of the most iconic packages – not just in whiskey, but in the whole world of food and drinks. But what exactly is the origin of that distinctive seal? Read More
Is Jack Daniel’s Bourbon? The Definitive Answer
Editor’s Note: This column is republished with permission from its author. To start the new year right, let’s put to bed the ‘Is Jack Daniel’s bourbon?’ argument once and for all. Jack Daniel’s is not bourbon. That is the correct Read More
Spiritfilled Release Next Two Single Cask Whiskies In Its Mythical Beast Series
Spiritfilled has released the second and third installments of its Mythical Beasts series: a Fettercairn 32-Year-Old and a Glenrothes 15-Year-Old. The Mythical Beasts Fettercairn 32-Year-Old was procured from a private seller and produced just 98 bottles. It has a cask Read More