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Barrell Bourbon Batch 035 Review

By Randall H. Borkus Rating: B+ Barrell Craft Spirits has two new expressions: Barrell Bourbon Batch 035 and Rye Batch 004.  The latter has been a few years in coming, since Barrell Rye Batch 003 was released back in 2020, but I’ll start with the bourbon. Barrell Bourbon Batch 035 is a blend that consists …

Blade & Bow 22 Year Old Returns For 2023

September has arrived, and with it comes a new batch of the ultra-aged version of Blade & Bow Bourbon, the 22 Year Old. “An ultra-premium bourbon, Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old is complex and enticing. I liken 22-Year-Old’s tasting notes to a freshly baked apple pie, fragrant and delicious,” said Doug Kragel, Lead Educator for Blade …

Kentucky Owl Names New Master Blender: Maureen Robinson

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Kentucky Owl announced this week it now has a new Master Blender – Maureen Robinson. She is replacing John Rhea, the Bourbon Hall of Fame member who made his longtime career at Four Roses Distillery before entering at Stoli owned Kentucky Owl in 2021. This appointment marks an exciting time for the brand as they […]

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NEW RELEASE: Bourbon Pursuit Debuts ‘8CD’, Collection of Four Different Labels

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LOUISVILLE, KY (September 7th, 2023) Pursuit Spirits, who recently unveiled plans for a new immersive visitor experience along Louisville’s iconic Whiskey Row, is excited to release batch 8CD featuring new editions of its popular Pursuit United Bourbon, Pursuit United Rye, andPursuit United Oak Collection Bourbon and Rye. Coming off their double gold medal wins and […]

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NEW RELEASE: Barrell Craft Spirits Inaugural ‘Cask Finish Series’ Debuts 2 Labels – Amburana & A Tale of Two Islands

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Louisville, KY based Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS, est 2013)), recently announced a brand new annual production launch – Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series. The limited-edition Series utilizes the company’s blending and finishing expertise to make bespoke blends of straight bourbon whiskeys with unique finishes. The Cask Finish Series will introduce two blends each year, beginning […]

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Four Roses 135th Anniversary Edition Small Batch Bourbon Review (2023)

By Richard Thomas Rating: A- For its 16th release of the annual limited edition of Four Roses Small Batch, the Lawrenceburg, Kentucky distillery is also marking its 135th brand anniversary. That’s right: although the distillery dates to 1910 (and is thus a historic site in its own right), the brand goes all the way back …

Wenzel Whiskey Joins Kentucky Distillers Association

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced Wenzel Whiskey in Kenton County as the newest distilling member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. “Wenzel is grateful for KDA’s dedication to ensuring Kentucky remains the one true home of Bourbon,” said Austin Dunbar, Wenzel Whiskey Partner. “In …

Kentucky Owl Hires Scotch Hand As New Master Blender

Kentucky Owl, the sourced bourbon and rye brand that was acquired by the Stoli Group in 2017, has brought in Maureen Robinson as their new Master Blender. She takes over the reins from John Rhea following his retirement after a long and industrious career. This appointment marks an exciting time for the brand as they …

NEW RELEASE: Bardstown Bourbon Co.’s Cask Strength ‘Collaborative Series” is Finished in Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Barrels

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This just sounds fascinatingly yummy!…Bardstown Bourbon Company announced today the newest upcoming release of their award winning and highly acclaimed COLLABORATIVE SERIES – Bardstown Bourbon Co. Goose Island Collaborative Series. The makeup – a Kentucky Straight Bourbon blend finished in Goose Island’s coveted Bourbon County Stout barrels. This limited release features a bespoke blend of […]

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