Now in its fourth year, this annual cask strength offering packs a high-proof punch with delicious flavor showcasing the quality and excellence that comes straight from the barrel. A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon is the result of continuous year-long tastings to blend the best barrels available. Hand-selected by Distiller David Bock, this year’s release …
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today hailed the groundbreaking agreement made by President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lower India’s tariffs on bourbon, opening the world’s largest whiskey market for significant increases in Kentucky Bourbon offerings. “We have seen worldwide, when trade restrictions are eased, that the elegance and complexity of Kentucky Bourbon …
If you’re in the market for Wild Turkey 101 12-Year, consider taking time to familiarize yourself with its occasional variances in profile.
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Get ready to immerse yourself in a harmonious blend of bourbon heritage and soulful sounds of Americana and Bluegrass at the second annual Bonded Spirit Music Festival! Set against the historic backdrop of Covington, Kentucky, this vibrant celebration is slated for Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The main festival will […]
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The good news is that Kentucky-based Angel’s Envy distillery collaborated with women-led florists East Olivia to offer a limited-edition Valentine’s Day Floral Gift Set for a mere $55. The bad news is that offer was only good through February 4 – not 14 – 2025. But that should not stop innovative people from creating their […]
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The good news is that Kentucky-based Angel’s Envy distillery collaborated with women-led florists East Olivia to offer a limited-edition Valentine’s Day Floral Gift Set for a mere $55. The bad news is that offer was only good through February 4 – not 14 – 2025. But that should not stop innovative people from creating their […]
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By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Perhaps overlooked in the tumultuous news of major downsizing at Brown-Forman was last month’s release of a new batch of Old Forester 1924 10 Year Old Bourbon. The 1924 expression is a departure from the standard Old Forester in that it has a different origin mash bill: 79% instead of …
For many years-actually for a lot, way more than decades-whiskey has been irreparably bonded to gambling. The smoky, smoke-filled rooms of western frontier saloons find their places nestled among more elite gaming establishments featuring the quiet rustle of conversation and ornate chandeliers. Tradition meets excitement where gamblers prefer mixing the perfect pace of enjoying your …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B Part of the fun of sourced whiskey is when the bottler/negociant behind the stuff provides just a few hard facts about the liquid, but without revealing the source. Situations like that call for those with true nerdom in their bones to play whiskey detective. Such is the case with Cream …
Lexington, Kentucky’s Town Branch Distillery—the only brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail—has announced an overhaul in its blending and batching process for several key whiskeys. The distillery has overhauled barrel selection methods, proofing techniques, and, most notably, increased the average age of the whiskeys within its updated blending strategy. Town Branch Kentucky Straight …
