Penelope Bourbon has released its Cigar Sessions: Chapter 2, a high-proof American whiskey crafted in collaboration with renowned cigar-makers Alec Bradley. The new expression brings together Penelope’s blending expertise and Alec Bradley’s decades of cigar-making experience to create a whiskey specifically designed to complement medium to full-bodied cigars. Cigar Sessions: Chapter 2 was developed as …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Five months ago, I was fortunate enough to be invited to Buffalo Trace Distillery for the grand opening of the John G. Carlisle Cafe, the eatery opened inside the old Elmer T. Lee employee clubhouse. I personally found the Art Deco-influenced decor of the cafe complimented the Arts and Crafts …
Although it does not seem that long ago since Knob Creek 12 Year Old became a regular release item one might actually see taking space up on liquor store shelves, Jim Beam is not finished with the expression just yet. They have announced the release of Knob Creek 12 Year Old Cask Strength, with this …
Buffalo Trace Distillery has released the Elmer T. Lee 40th Anniversary Edition, the first time the Elmer T. Lee brand has ever had an uncut, unfiltered expression of Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon. Elmer T. Lee’s was hired on at Buffalo Trace Distillery began in 1949, then known as the George T. Stagg Distillery. …
The GlenAllachie Distillery introduced the fourth chapter in its celebrated Sinteis Series at the end of last week: a 2015 Mongolian Virgin Oak, Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This 10-year-old limited edition marks the first Scotch whisky matured in elusive Mongolian virgin oak to be bottled for global release, …
Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery and Buffalo Trace Distillery announced at the end of last week that the 2026 Van Winkle Whiskey Collection is on its way, once again delivering one of American whiskey’s most sought-after and closely watched annual releases. Produced in highly limited quantities, the collection represents four generations of Van Winkle whiskey-making …
Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the release of the 20th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection, a 14-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey distinguished in that it was made with rye backset. The annual ultra-premium release continues to honor the legacy of Heaven Hill’s late Master Distiller Emeritus Parker Beam. “The Parker’s Heritage Collection has allowed …
Today Vermont’s WhistlePig has announced the latest release in The Boss Hog annualized series. This thirteenth edition has been dubbed “The Golden Pharoah.” Beginning today, The Boss Hog XIII is available for presale for the first time, allowing whiskey enthusiasts and collectors to reserve The Boss Hog Series’ newest crown jewel ahead of its nationwide …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A When folks think of Four Roses and an extra-aged, limited edition release at this time of year, it’s usually because this is when we are told about what the annualized Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition is going to be and when to expect it. Indeed, news of that expression …
Ohio whiskey brand Joseph Magnus can trace its history back more than a century through Joseph Magnus himself, who had a pre-Prohibition rye whiskey label that was discontinued in 1918. Reaching back to those roots, the modern Magnus brand is finally adding a rye to its core lineup. “At Jos. A. Magnus, we use high …
