Whiskey On the Big Screen
Documentary filmmaker Greg Swartz is back with his fourth whisky film. “West of Tradition” looks at the nascent American Single Malt movement through the story… Read More
Jameson Distiller’s Batch Irish Whiskey Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ For decades, the sole preserver of the Irish pot still whiskey tradition was New Midleton, best known as the maker of Jameson’s. When the world’s whiskey industries hit rock bottom in the 1970s, Ireland was hit hardest and they consolidated down to just two distilleries: New Midleton, which was purpose-built …
Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon X Review (2026)
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- When I realized The Whiskey Reviewer has been covering Remus Repeal Reserve, which is basically a showcase for the bourbons made by MGP in Indiana, from the beginning, I thought “wild.” We have not gotten every single expression and I personally did not review them all, but we were there for …
Angel’s Envy Gets Peachy
Angel’s Envy gets peachy with the release of Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Volume 6 – the sixth installment in their Cellar Collection – a straight rye whiskey finished in two barrels, ex-peach brandy and toasted. Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Volume 6: Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Peach Brandy & Toasted Oak Barrels is a straight […]
One Cognac, and what a Cognac
Île d’Oléron 18 yo 2007/2026 (50.3%, Jean Grosperrin, Bois Ordinaires)
Aberlour Reveals Single Malt Duo
Speyside-based Aberlour Distillery has released a pair of single malts – a 25-year-old and 21-year-old – as the oldest-ever to join their core range. Both of the single malt whiskies were fully matured in ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks. The Aberlour 21 Years Old was bottled at 48% alcohol by volume (96 proof) and […]
Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2026 Recap: Top Releases and Big Trends
This year, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival hit that coral milestone with another sold‑out weekend that drew attendees from 44 states and 15 countries to Bardstown’s Great Lawn. Now that the dust has settled, it’s a good moment to look back at what stood out from KBF 2026.
Angel’s Envy Co-Founder Named In Sex Spying Lawsuit
By Richard Thomas Wes Henderson, who co-founded Angel’s Envy and went on to found True Story, has been accused by members of his own family of secretly filming them at his hotel, the Kenutcky Castle, and at his vacation properties. The allegations include the filming of minors. The lawsuit was filed in June in Oldham …
Glenmorangie Unveils 50-Year-Old
Highland-based Glenmorangie Distillery has released a 50-year-old single malt whisky – the oldest single malt to date in Glenmorangie’s history. Glenmorangie 50 Years Old single malt whisky was matured in ex-bourbon hogshead casks along with first-fill Oloroso sherry butts, bottled at cask strength of 47.5% alcohol by volume (95 proof) and is said to contain […]
RAER Whisky Tasting
Hot on the heels of their inaugural RAER single malt Scotch whisky release, we’re thrilled to announce that on November 4th, we’ll be teaming up with the Jackton Distillery, for the latest in our series of industry leading Tastings (formerly Tweet Tastings), which are now hosted across X, Bluesky and now also available to follow […]