Every few months we find a guest that scratches that itch when we want to get into the science of bourbon, and today we’re talking about wood. Everyone has a different answer when it comes to the question of “how Read More
‘South Boston Godfather’ Debuts As New Whiskey Spirit From GrandTen Distilling
GrandTen Distilling, a South Boston distillery with a decade-long history of creating what it says are distinctive spirits, launched an all-new concoction in time for St. Patrick’s Day … the South Boston Godfather. This new spirit is a blend of Read More
Nine Casks Combine For Copperworks Distilling’s New American Single Malt Whiskey 041
Seattle’s Copperworks Distilling has released its American Single Malt Whiskey 041, crafted from nine separate casks of whiskey. “Release 041 is unlike any whiskey we’ve ever made,” said Jason Parker, co-owner and president of Copperworks Distilling, in a prepared statement. Read More
Oregon’s Crux Fermentation Project, Pursuit Distilling Team On New Bourbon
Oregon’s Crux Fermentation Project has ventured beyond beer, and their latest partnership with Pursuit Distilling sought inspiration from the best bourbons, ryes and single malts from around the world. Together, they have crafted a new straight bourbon whiskey, the latest Read More
Kentucky Aims To Legalize Distilleries’ Private Barrel Selections
A new bill in the Kentucky state legislature seeks to legalize private barrel selections at distilleries. This could have nationwide implications, as private barrels (or store picks) have been a sizable boost in the bourbon economy in recent years. Kentucky Read More
MGP Invests $12 Million In Whiskey Barrel Warehouse Expansion
MGP Ingredients, one of the largest providers of distilled and branded spirits, recently announced a $12-million barrel warehouse expansion designed to meet the growing demand for its American whiskey. Construction began recently in Williamstown, Kentucky, and this will be the Read More
Product Review: High Camp Flasks Highball Shaker
Editor’s Note: These products were provided to us as a review sample by High Camp Flasks. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. Thinking about a long weekend hike leaves me feeling Read More
Chasing Bourbon Counterfeiters with Adam Herz (Bourbon Pursuit #345)
Refills, counterfeits, and bogus bourbon. It’s the unfortunate reality that we live in right now. Only until very recently have we seen distilleries start taking a more aggressive approach thwarting some of these efforts. But there is one individual who Read More
Custom Consumer Bourbon Blending Experience Comes To Downtown Louisville
The team at WoodCraft Bourbon Blender created a system to bring what they say is the custom bourbon of the 1800s to the bourbon enthusiasts of today. They’ve done this by helping consumers build their own personal single barrel bourbon, Read More
2021 Exports Show Scotch Whisky Industry On The Road To Recovery
The Scotch Whisky industry continues to recover from the Covid pandemic and past US tariffs, a recent study from the Scotch Whisky Association shows. In fact, global exports of Scotch whisky grew to £4.51 billion during 2021, according to the Read More
John Crabbie’s Chain Pier Distillery Kicks Off Its Inaugural Scotch Relase
John Crabbie & Co is set for its inaugural release of just 234 Scotch single malt bottles from its Chain Pier Distillery in Edinburgh. The first single malt to be produced in Edinburgh for nearly a hundred years, Chain Pier Read More
Old Parr Aged 18 Years Now A Permanent Addition To Portfolio
Old Parr Blended Scotch Whisky recently announced that its Old Parr Aged 18 Years is a permanent addition to the brand’s portfolio and is headed to the American market. This blend is aged 18 years and features what’s described as Read More
Macnair’s Adds 10-Year-Old Cask Strength Expression To Lum Reek Whisky Range
MacNair’s Boutique House of Spirits, curated by blender Billy Walker, recently unveiled another single malt for its Lum Reek Blended Malt Scotch Whisky range, the 10-year-old Cask Strength Batch 1. The inaugural batch combines single malt Scotch whiskies from Speyside Read More
New ‘Art of Whisky’ Book Showcases A Unique Way To See Your Favorite Scotch
A new book on the art of whisky is coming this May, and it could change how you look at a glass of the brown spirit from now on. Photographer Ernie Button was staring into the bottom of a nearly Read More
Whiskey Review: Village Garage Distillery’s Village Bourbon
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by The Village Garage Distillery. 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 Read More