This Bourbon is made at the Ragged Mountain Farm, LLC., in Charlottesville, Virginia operating as the Ragged Branch Distillery. The late Dave Pickerell helped them start this distillery and develop their mash bill. It is a traditional Bourbon made with…
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Introducing a distillery to The Whiskey Reviewer readership is a rarity these days, so it’s refreshing to take on task for Royal Brackla. The distillery was started in 1812 by an ex-soldier, Captain William Fraser, on the estate of the Earl of Cawdor. Despite frequently clashing with local tax officials …
(LOUISVILLE) Jim Beam’s new Hardin’s Creek Bourbon is teaming up with restaurant North of Bourbon for a special evening. 8th gen Jim beam distiller Freddie Noe will lead the whiskey part as Head Chef Lawrence Weeks prepares an eclectically delish sounding 3 course meal with additional appetizer and dessert. More on Hardin’s Creek Bourbon HERE. […]
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(LOUISVILLE) This week Barrell Craft Spirits, which launched Barrell Dovetail in 2018, released BCS Gray Label Dovetail, which uses the same award-winning blend and finishing method as Dovetail, but with older and more rare barrels, aged up to 20 years. The new, limited-edition expression was bottled at 131.54 proof and bears an SRP of $249.99. BUY […]
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(Bardstown, KY) The Kentucky Bourbon Festival in September (National Bourbon Heritage Month) has just released its “Premium Events” which are now on sale. Here is the full list to check out! NOTE, ticket purchase for the main event is required for access to the “Premium Events” opportunities. MORE INFO: www.kybourbonfestival.com Wed Sept 14th 1-2:30 p.m. […]
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Summer temps are holding steady, but fall is lurking. Hold on to carefree summer vibes with this light and refreshing cocktail from our friends at Woodford Reserve. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 oz Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey 3/4 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz honey 6 oz peach tea INSTRUCTIONS1. Combine ingredients into a tall glass and […]
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PRESS RELEASE from “The B-Line“ for Kentucky Senator Bourbon’s upcoming launch Party. Co-founders of Kentucky Senator Bourbon, KY State Senator Majority Leader, Damon Thayer, and equine attorney, Andre Regard, will be at Covington KY’s Smoke Justis on August 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to launch Kentucky Senator Bourbon’s new release, the John G. Carlisle. […]
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The winners from the 2022 American Whiskey Masters Competition (AWMC) are in. You’ll notice some familiar faces (cough, Buffalo Trace), but you’ll also see some whiskey winners which may be new to your palate. The AWMC is just one component of the broader Global Spirits Masters Competitions which in total has 21 different spirit categories, […]
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The Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the Bourbon Crusaders charitable organization and Bourbon curator Fred Minnick are joining forces again, this time to support recovery and rebuilding efforts from the catastrophic flooding in Eastern Kentucky. The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit will feature an online auction of exclusive private barrel selection experiences, rare and vintage spirits, and unique tasting …
