Wolves Whiskey, a non-distiller producer in California heretofore best known for its work with American Single Malts, already had a deal in place with Kentucky’s Willett Distillery to acquire stocks of Willett-made rye. Now that deal has yielded the first Wolves Whiskey expression with an age statement: Wolves and Willett Limited-Edition 10 Year Rye Whiskey. …
Buffalo Trace Distillery has introduced a new, higher-proof addition to its Sazerac Rye Whiskey portfolio, Sazerac Rye Whiskey 100 Proof. Developed in response to demand from bartenders and whiskey enthusiasts alike, this innovative expression is designed to offer enhanced flavor, versatility and control in cocktail creation while maintaining the smooth, approachable profile that defines the …
First introduced in 1882, the Old Grand-Dad Bourbon brand predates the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, but that doesn’t mean the one cannot offer the other something by way of improvement. Jim Beam acquired the brand in 1987, and for a decade and a half it was the standard bearer for the distillery’s spicy …
From their seat in Clermont, Kentucky, the seventh and eight generations of the Beam family distilling legacy, Fred and Freddie Noe, have unveiled the second installment of Lineage Batch Bourbon. The current and heir apparent master distillers at Jim Beam have again collaborated in creating a super premium bourbon, in this case with a 15 …
Noted mixologist Molly Wellmann has been hired on as Master Taster at the Hidden Barn Whiskey. In her new role, Wellmann will be helping with the batching and single barrel selections of Hidden Barn Whiskey, as she builds on the tasting profile and batching style developed by Master Blender Emeritus Jackie Zykan. “Jackie got us …
Purchase a copy of Mother of Bourbon on Amazon. By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Although I would not describe Mary Dowling as the literal mother of bourbon, the subtitle of this new book from Rabbit Hole founder Kaveh Zamanian and author Eric Goodman is certainly true enough. The story of Mary Dowling has been quite neglected, …
Glasgow’s first independent single malt whisky distillery in over 100 years has opened its doors to public visitors for the first time with the launch of a tour and tasting experience, offering spirit lovers the chance to tour the distillery hosted by expert team members and sample its award-winning portfolio on site. Priced at £45 …
Nevada’s Frey Ranch is a serious grain-to-glass, estate distillery, and now they have unveiled their new five grain mash bill in a single barrel bourbon. This the first-ever release from Frey Ranch that Colby Frey grows on his farm. With his farming acumen, Colby plants and harvest grains that are specifically destined to become whiskey, …
Luxco’s Rebel Bourbon, formerly known as Rebel Yell, announced the annual release of Rebel 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon. Made from a mash of mash bill of 68% corn, 20% wheat and 12% malt bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), a limited allocation of 2,600 (6-in) cases of 750mL bottles arrive on shelf this …
By Richard Thomas Rating: C+ For longer than The Whiskey Reviewer has been in existence, whiskey nerds have scoffed at the term “small batch.” If anyone was complaining about it in the actual small batch era of the 1990s, I was happy enough to not meet them; in those days, the bourbon fans I knew were …
