The Kentucky Distiller’s Association (KDA), the trade grouping representing the Kentucky bourbon industry, has added four new craft members to its ranks: two in Northern Kentucky and two in Lexington. Those are Augusta Distillery and Pensive Distillery in the north, and Fresh Bourbon and RD1 Spirits in Lexington. It should be noted that the Lexington …
Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery announced the newest extension of its Remus Bourbon brand family: Remus Highest Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey. A permanent, year-round line extension, Remus Highest Rye Bourbon is available at retail nationwide at a suggested price of $54.99 per 750 ml bottle. Aged six years and offered at 109 proof, Remus …
Rosebank Distillery has completed initial distillation runs after 30 years of silence and cask no. 001 is now maturing. The new spirit is maturing in a refill bourbon barrel which will create a rich, fruity, and floral whisky, reminiscent of the original Rosebank’s signature flavor profile. This is a major milestone on the distillery’s restoration …
One of Speyside’s most picturesque distilleries will open to the public permanently following the success of their first ever public opening at this year’s Spirit of Speyside Festival. The new visitor experience will give whisky fans the chance to enjoy an authentic, behind-the-scenes experience of Speyside distilling life. After 126 years making award-winning single malt …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B Heaven Hill was the pioneer of “urban bourbon” destinations in downtown Louisville. Although it is often forgotten, before they opened the Evan Williams Experience on Main Street, there were no destination distilleries in the city. Although Louisville was a center for the industry, what was there (in Shively) was very …
Benromach Distillery in Speyside has announced that it has added two new limited-edition whiskies to its popular Contrasts range which aims to surprise and delight drinkers with variations on the signature smoky Benromach style, by maturing spirit in different and interesting ways. Distilled in 2012 and bottled earlier this year, the new Contrasts Air Dried …
Heaven’s Door, the collection of super-premium American whiskeys founded by Bob Dylan, announces the addition of “Ascension” Kentucky Straight Bourbon to its core collection of Tennessee Straight Bourbon, Double Barrel Whiskey and Straight Rye Whiskey. The inclusion of a Kentucky bourbon is a significant milestone for Heaven’s Door, as it heralds the opening of their …
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced Southern Kentucky Distillery in Cumberland County as the newest member of the historic non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Located at 4890 Albany Road in Burkesville, Southern Kentucky Distillery was founded in 2018 and opened in 2022 by Junior Cecil, Dr. …
Updated July 18, 2023 By S.D. Peters Average Rating: B Colkegan Single Malt Whiskey is the “aged” version of one of the two Scotch-style whiskeys distilled by Santa Fe Spirits – and another fine example of an independent distiller making good things happen to whiskey in the 21st Century. An American distillery, set against a …
Old Forester has announced the newest release in its 117 series – Bottled in Bond. In accordance with the 1897 Bottled in Bond Act, this product is bottled from barrels filled during a single distillation season – the wet and warm late Spring of 2014. The 117 series has heretofore been rooted in innovative expressions. …
