Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery, under the direction of Master Blender Murphy Quint, has released the second in its Anniversary Edition series of limited-edition bourbons, the Cedar Ridge Anniversary Edition Bourbon. “This year’s Anniversary Edition features some truly incredible cask-finished bourbons, including a few I’m working with for the first time. I wanted to keep a …
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There is something pleasing about sipping on a good cocktail while playing cards, slot machines, or roulette. Instead of having to go through all the trouble of going across town to the casino, you could easily have a cocktail at home to simulate the experience of being in the lounge of the casino. As you …
This September Michter’s Distillery will be releasing its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye. This whiskey is bottled at barrel strength. “As our production team pursues our goal of striving to make the best American whiskey, we employ time–honored, traditional Kentucky methods, and we supplement them with our research and innovations. This is what led our team to create a new …
The Dalmore has released the latest in the Distillery Select limited annual edition series. First launched in 2024, The Dalmore Distillery Select Series offers whisky fans hidden gems from The Dalmore’s dunnage warehouses. Intentionally chosen from small parcels of stock, each whisky is selected for its quality and uniqueness of character. For 2026, the ambition …
California’s Redwood Empire has announced the first in a series of new limited-edition annual releases exploring the bounds of American whiskey. Crafted in California by distilling and blending duo – Master Distiller Jeff Duckhorn and Master Blender Lauren Patz – “The Hyperion” Inaugural Batch 001 is a unique blend of four straight whiskeys designed to showcase …
Colorado craft distiller Branch & Barrel has unveiled their new Straight Rye Whiskey, mashed with hard winter rye grown in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, as well as water from the Arapahoe Aquifer, a Colorado groundwater source fed by Rocky Mountain snowmelt and naturally filtered through sandstone and shale over millions of years. The initial release …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ When it comes to Old Elk, many casual drinkers and enthusiasts share a basket of misunderstandings and misconceptions about what separated the brand from other non-distiller producers (NDP). First, there is the simplification that because Old Elk had a tight relationship with Indiana-based MGP before being acquired by Middle West …
By Richard Thomas Trump lost his 2018 Trade War; he lost his 2025 Trade Wars; had his power to unilaterally declare the tariffs of the 2025 trade wars declared illegal by the courts; and he is in the midst of losing his war with Iran. But apparently he has not lost his appetite for coming …
Earlier this year, Sazerac bought a large portion of the debt of the troubled Garrard County Distilling, which gave them the standing to push for a foreclosure auction in court. That proceeding has reached its conclusion last week, with Sazerac announcing they had acquired the Lancaster, Kentucky distillery. The Garrard County Distilling facility, which opened …
