One of this past fall’s newest bourbons was 15 Stars Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 15 Stars is a merchant bottler with the good fortune of being able to source from Kentucky—which of course is getting easier, but not yet for the age obtained by…
Bourbon lovers and beer fans alike can yet again raise their glasses to the release of the 2022 edition of Brooklyn Black Ops (11.5 % ABV), a collaboration between craft beer innovator Brooklyn Brewery, and Kentucky-based bourbon brand, Four Roses Distillery. This year’s vintage of the limited edition beer, the brands’ fourth annual release, will …
Tincup American Whiskey has announced the release of its oldest whiskey to-date, Tincup Fourteener Bourbon. To celebrate their roots in Colorado and pay tribute to the adventures that take place above 14,000 feet, Tincup Fourteener is a 14-year aged bourbon whiskey. Colorado is home to over 50 of the famous “fourteener” mountains. Additionally, TINCUP is …
I’ve been a big fan of most of Steve and Paul Beam’s limited edition Yellowstone bourbon releases, and I’ve had an excellent private selection, but until now I haven’t really had their standard releases. I suppose that the “Landmark Edition” release isn’t exactly standard,…
By Andrew Graham Rating: A- If you don’t know what the Remus Repeal Reserve series is, here’s what’s up: MGP is the giant whiskey factory on the border of Kentucky and Indiana that mostly does contract distilling, selling the juice that other whiskey brands (“non-distilling producers”) put their labels on and market. You’ve heard of …
I’ve always encouraged blind tastings. Most often it’s fun when you’re trying new bourbons, but it’s also a fantastic way to get real with a brand that you think is your favorite and to mix in a brand that you claim to not like…
Friends … They bring out the best in this hobby. I’ve been fortunate to have more than my fair share of friends in whiskey enthusiasm, and two of those friends are Joshua Hatton and Jason Johnstone-Yellin of Single Cask Nation. But for all those years …
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Chris Morris of Brown-Forman has been elected Chairman of the 142-year-old non-profit trade group that unites, promotes and protects the state’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Morris, who is Master Distiller and Vice President of Whiskey Innovation for Brown-Forman, will begin his term Jan. 1, 2023, and …
New Liberty Distillery, Philadelphia’s home for revered craft spirits, including revived heritage Kinsey brand, is thrilled to announce the release of 100% Pennsylvanian Bloody Butcher Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The first-of-its-kind, this heritage-rich spirit is a true experiment in Pennsylvanian terroir; aged in Pennsylvania white oak barrels for two years and made with heritage grains including …
Stellum Spirits, the regular release line made by Barrell Craft Spirits, has introduced two new Stellum Black specialty blends. These blends feature an alternate blending profile and incorporate rare barrels to create limited edition bourbons and ryes that deliver robust flavor alongside profound complexity. Blending in steps and with smaller batches allows the team to …
