By Richard Thomas A few years ago, I coined the phrase “Craft Whiskey 2.0” to describe new and evolved features that defined small whiskey-makers relative to what they were in 2005 or 2010*. However, I never codified everything I meant by that anywhere, not even in my book American Whiskey, preferring to focus on the …
Russian Standard is the only major vodka brand made and owned by a Russian company.NOTE: I revised this post 3/3/22 to include new information about Stoli. I apologize for putting out misleading information. Sorry, fog of war. I’m doing the best I can….
The Midway Distilling Company represents a new line of finished rye whiskeys from Bluegrass Distillers. The rye itself is distilled by none other than MPG of Lawrenceburg, Indiana. That’s not bad at all, since we know MGP makes a great rye. In fact, the rye whiskey used is the good ‘ol 95/5 rye (that’s 95% rye, 5% malted barley); MGP’s hallmark. The rye is aged 4 years, and is then finished at Bluegrass Distillers, in Lexington, KY, in a variety of different barrels.
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Named after Joe Baker’s great-great-great-great-great grandfather, the James Ownby Reserve Tennessee Bourbon is a sourced TN Bourbon bottled by Joe and the team at the Ole Smoky Distillery. Joe, if you didn’t know, is the co-founder of Ole Smoky. When we’re talking about sourced TN Whiskey/Bourbon, there are really only two distilleries it could come […]
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While bourbon might be the drink of choice for most who head to Bardstown, we’re also home to some of the best wineries in Kentucky! The Bluegrass State has more than 60 wineries, and the majority focus on growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay. Our state is also the largest producer of wine in …
A pleasant single malt with plenty of fruity and grassy cereal influences and a touch of tropicality. 80/100
It’s an exciting time here on TWJ. The newsletter is back up and running, the YouTube Channel has been relaunched, cocktails are now a weekly thing and the Patreon has been relaunched. And that’s not all that’s coming. The Dram Good Newsletter If you want to get all of the latest posts, videos, cocktails, and […]
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When Baker’s first made the switch to a single barrel offering I wasn’t too excited, but this Baker’s Bourbon Exclusive Selection 11 Years might be changing that opinion a bit. For a long time Baker’s was the best-kept Jim Beam secret. This 107 proof small batch bourbon was consistently good, consistently underpriced and always on […]
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Today, Old Forester Distilling Co. announces the release of the third installment of The 117 Series – 1910 Extra Old. The limited-edition expression is Old Forester’s standard 1910 Old Fine Whisky that has been left to age 18 months in a secondary barrel – hence the name “extra old.” The result is a bourbon with …
