The best way to drink whiskey is a matter of personal preference. Some people prefer to savor the taste of the alcohol on its own, while others enjoy the flavor combinations that come with cocktails. Whiskey cocktails have been a popular choice for decades, from the classic Old Fashioned to modern twists like the Whiskey …
Whiskeys are a classic choice of drink for celebrations, weekend getaways, getting drunk or solemn moments. It is excellent on the rocks, garnished with cocktails and even dishes! Many types of whiskeys have a firm and various flavor profiles that can elevate a simple dish or sauce when used correctly. In this article, we will …
By Douglas Fraser Rating: D There are many celebrities making their way into the spirits business these days. In my experience, only one of those celebrity whiskey brands was one that I enjoyed. It seems like these spirit brands pop up and try to make a splash in the industry, as a vanity project or …
By Richard Thomas Rating: C- Although the company was notionally started earlier, it’s been more than a decade since WhistlePig 10 Year Old Rye was first released. The product was very much a creation of opportunity and moment. Raj Bhakta, a former investment banker, Apprentice contestant and Congressional candidate, wanted to start a whiskey company. …
The work of a connoisseur is never done – there are always new heights to achieve and new tastes to experience. And when it comes to whiskey and cigar pairings, there’s definitely plenty to explore. Whether you’re pairing the whiskey to the cigar, or the cigar to the whiskey, it’s obviously important that one doesn’t …
Craft whiskey releases keep gaining in age. In Pittsburgh, Wigle’s first 8-Year Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys can now be purchased from their distillery shop and their online store for local pick and is shipping to Pennsylvania + Washington DC addresses Just 200 bottles were produced of each Single Barrel Rye and Bourbon. Wigle has previously …
It has been over a year since I last reported on the Bourbon that Bill Thomas and I had made at Kentucky Artisan Distillers. It has been a year of delays. It is now five years old. We started the… Continue Reading →
Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskeys will expand with its own micro-distillery and tasting room in downtown Louisville, at 624 W. Main Street. The space is currently in the final stages of completion and is estimated to open this spring. The 6,000-square foot space will offer a full 360-degree Buzzard’s Roost experience. The space will house a …
In response to strong demand for its award-winning whiskies and frequent sell-outs of its limited-edition releases, Milam & Greene Whiskey has completed an extensive expansion of its Blanco, Texas-based distillery. The multi-million-dollar project encompasses all operations at the Milam & Greene Whiskey distillery, including new distilling equipment, increased distillery footprint, and new warehousing facilities, as well …
Denver’s Laws Whiskey House has announced the 2023 release of their Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon. To qualify as a Bottled in Bond whiskey, the expression must be made by one distillery in a single season, must be bottled at 100 proof (50% abv) and must be aged at least four years in a …
