Michter’s US*1 Bourbon Cocktail: The 1753

Michter’s distilling legacy dates back to 1753, when they were founded as America’s first whiskey company. To honor that legacy, I wanted to tell more of the Michter’s story through a cocktail. Where better to start than at the very beginning?

A trio of official Glencadams

Glencadam 15 yo (46%, OB, +/-2026)
Glencadam 2016/2026 (62.4%, OB for 50th Anniversary of Kirsch Import, first fill bourbon, cask #2591, 238 bottles)
Glencadam 27 yo 1996/2024 ‘Reserva de Jerez’ (46%, OB, 1,691 bottles)

A trio of official Glencadams

Glencadam 15 yo (46%, OB, +/-2026)
Glencadam 2016/2026 (62.4%, OB for 50th Anniversary of Kirsch Import, first fill bourbon, cask #2591, 238 bottles)
Glencadam 27 yo 1996/2024 ‘Reserva de Jerez’ (46%, OB, 1,691 bottles)

The Glenturret launches new limited edition Nocturne release

The Crieff-based Glenturret Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, said to explore the interplay of richness, subtle smoke and quiet complexity. The Glenturret Nocturne 14 Year Old (48.4% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, matured in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry-seasoned casks. It was created by The […]

A Midwinter Night’s Dram Rye Whiskey Review (2026)

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The new Midwinter Night’s Dram is out from Utah’s High West Distillery, a company I only just published an interview with. This fan-favorite expression is defined by its multi-sourcing for the whiskeys in the bottle and its broad use of cask finishes. Introduced in 2013 as a spin-off of Rendezvous …

Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey Review (2026)

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Michter’s Distillery has hit the trifecta with their rye whiskeys placed above their US*1 Rye (which isn’t to say that is not a worthy expression in its own right). Their Barrel Strength Rye is popular and a particular favorite of our Deputy Editor, Kurt Maitland. Michter’s 10 Year Old Rye …

Replay: BITB Live Tasting #21

October’s Blind Drinkers session was a four-pour night, and the bottle that was supposed to steal the show finished dead last. Not on my scorecard alone. Every person at the table had it at the bottom.

The opener had one of the best noses of the night,

Replay: BITB Live Tasting #21

October’s Blind Drinkers session was a four-pour night, and the bottle that was supposed to steal the show finished dead last. Not on my scorecard alone. Every person at the table had it at the bottom.

The opener had one of the best noses of the night,

Whitebox Debuts Pair Of Whiskey Drinks

UK-based Whitebox canned ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail brand has debuted a trio of three new canned cocktails – two whiskey-based cocktails, Manhattan and Whiskey Sour – along with a vodka-based White Russian. Whitebox’s The Manhattan is 26.5% alcohol by volume (53 proof) and combines American whiskey with sweet vermouth and bitters while Whitebox’s Whiskey Sour is […]

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