By Richard Thomas That I’m a devoted dog lover will probably come as a surprise to you, despite that devotion rising to such a level that I jokingly affirm my “dog nut” status is a minor mental illness. The only time whiskey and dogs have ever crossed paths in such a way as I could …
By Kenrick Thurston-Wilcox Rating: B Situated at the base of Mt. Fuji, 7.5 miles from it’s peak, the Fuji Distillery has been making whisky in the shadow of Japan’s most famous mountain since 1973. Despite that, their first US release came only in 2021. The location was most likely chosen for a few different reasons. …
Heaven Hill Distillery introduced the original version of Bernheim Wheat Whiskey in 2005; almost 18 years later, they have finally released a cask strength version. Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey was the first wheat whiskey to use winter wheat as its primary grain, creating a soft, sweet flavor. Now Bernheim Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey …
Woodford Reserve today named Elizabeth McCall as Master Distiller, the third in the bourbon brand’s 26-year history, succeeding Chris Morris, who will assume the role of Master Distiller Emeritus. McCall, who has been training for the Master Distiller role for over a decade, will oversee quality and innovation efforts and bring new Woodford Reserve …
By Richard Thomas Rating: Something I’ve touched on before is what I think of as a Bourbon 201 lesson: all cask strength whiskeys offer a similar degree of variation as a single barrel release. While a single barrel release might come from a prized “butter barrel,” for the most part they sit within a range …
Blue Run Spirits is taking the wraps off its first Private Barrel Program – and it is unlike anything the whiskey industry has seen before. Developed by Trey Wade, Blue Run’s Chief Experience Curator, the program features elements similar to the most exciting aspects in collegiate and professional sports. Officially dubbed “CHOSEN,” the program is …
Ireland’s craft spirits maker, Gortinore Distilling, is bringing their renowned Natterjack Irish Whiskey back to America in early 2023. Natterjack Irish Whiskey is 100% distilled in Ireland and has a distinctly American accent. It will be first available in the United States at retailers, bars, and restaurants throughout the Dallas and Austin, Texas areas. Natterjack is a …
Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey, the 2023 edition of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection. Each spring, this annual, highly limited release will feature some of the distillery’s oldest inventory of aging whiskey, continuing the standard of excellence Heaven Hill has practiced since 1935. Each …
There’s little doubt that changing customer habits and technology have impacted how companies sell themselves to gain new brand champions. The alcohol business, in particular, emphasizes emotional reactions to its goods rather than traditional sales or advertising strategies. Crowdtap’s latest study looks into why customers prefer one liquor brand over another. The information obtained from …
Royal Wine Corp has released Boondocks 18 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (MSRP $279.99), the latest in Boondocks’ Signature Series Collection. This cask-strength bourbon will have a limited production of just 1,620 bottles, each individually numbered. Like all of Boondocks’ premium whiskeys, ryes, and bourbons, this limited edition is created by the legendary master distiller …
