Laws Whiskey House had announced the release of Intention, the latest expression in the Laws Whiskey House Origins Series. This special release represents some of the oldest and most exceptional whiskeys the distillery has to offer. At 118 proof, each bottle will sell for a suggested retail price of $129.99. With Intention, Laws Whiskey House …
Kentucky Owl has announced two new whiskey releases in time for the holidays — Kentucky Owl Batch #12 and Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition. Batch #12 continues the legacy started in 2014 with Batch #1, the first Kentucky Owl bourbon released since Prohibition. Batch #12 is the latest limited batch release iteration …
By Richard Thomas Although some magazines and websites revisit the subject of best whiskeys annually, I prefer to wait at least five years before tackling the subject again, at least under my own banner. It’s been almost five years for this particular round-up, so I am jumping the gun a little bit, but I have …
Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of the Fall 2022 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey at 19 years old, the oldest to date in this specific line. Comprised of barrels produced in September 2003, and bottled in October of 2022, the tenth national release ushers in the latest edition to …
Booker Noe used to have a habit of watering down his bourbon substantially. If you know the whiskey-making trade at all, that shouldn’t come as a surprise; it’s common to see samples watered down to 20% ABV or less for evaluation purposes. Noe used to do servings with one part cask strength bourbon, four parts …
Old Forester, the first bottled bourbon, and King Ranch, the birthplace of American Ranching, are releasing a limited-edition whisky that pays homage to the hard work, ingenuity and lasting legacy of two iconic brands – Old Forester King Ranch Edition. Available only in Texas starting November 1, 2022, this marks the first iteration of the …
Wyoming Whiskey announces this year’s annual and limited release offerings of Barrel Strength Bourbon, Outryder Straight American Whiskey and Single Barrel just in time for the holiday season. “Fall is certainly the best time of year to be a fan of Wyoming Whiskey,” said Wyoming Whiskey Co-Founder David DeFazio. “Our barrel selections have been made …
Redwood Empire Whiskey has introduced three new limited edition, cask strength whiskeys: Cask Strength Pipe Dream Bourbon Whiskey, Cask Strength Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey and Cask Strength Lost Monarch Blend of Rye and Bourbon Whiskey. This comes on the heels of their second batch of Bottled-in-Bond whiskeys. These Cask Strength offerings are bottled straight from …
Laws Whiskey House announced the second release of their Cognac Cask Finished Bourbon. Introduced in 2017 as one of the brand’s first projects in their Special Finish series, this year’s expression contains a blend of whiskeys aged between three and eight years in three different types of wood casks. This limited release will be available …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ A short history lesson is necessary to explain Bomberger’s Declaration. The 1980s and 1990s were a decidedly mixed period for the American Whiskey industry. On the one hand, the seeds of its future revival were being sewn with the creation of premium expressions, like Blanton’s and Elijah Craig. Maker’s Mark …
