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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…