June, 2023 - BourbonSphere

James B. Beam’s Newest Hardin’s Creek “Kentucky Series” Bourbon: 17 Year Experimental 3 Part Release Showcasing Terroir

Seth Thompson / June 2, 2023

The second release from James B. Beam’s (Jim Beam) Hardin’s Creek is a 17 year Bourbon titled “The Kentucky Series“. This is a progressive 3 bottle series focusing on the power and flavor influence of AGING LOCATION, or as they have called it – “Kentucky Terroir”. Terroir is known wine industry term defined as the […]

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Summer Of Smoke And Sippin: Beer Can Chicken

matthewkoho80 / June 2, 2023

Meat: Perdue Young Chicken Dry Rub: Traeger Garlic/Chili Pepper Wood: Hickory Pellets Paired with: Willett Straight Family Release Small Batch Rye 109.8 proof One of my absolute smokin staples is Beer Can Chicken. Best part, it only takes a couple… …

Laphroaig Days, Part Deux

Whiskyfun / June 2, 2023

Williamson 11 yo 2011/2022 (59.8%, Whisky AGE, barrel, cask #425, 206 bottles)Laphroaig 10 yo (43%, OB, ‘single Islay malt’, UK, cork, 1l, +/-1987)Laphroaig 10 yo (43%, OB, ‘unblended Islay malt’, Roland Marken Import Bremen, Germany, screwcap, 75cl, r…

Bib & Tucker Plans Double Char Bourbon In Late Summer

Editor / June 2, 2023

Bib & Tucker Small Batch Bourbon is proudly announcing the release of Bib & Tucker Double Char Bourbon. Inspired by the turn of the century, when food was cooked on the open flame, this new bourbon is aged twice to create savory smoky notes and an exceptionally smooth finish. Bib & Tucker Double Char is …

Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old Returns

Editor / June 2, 2023

Straight out of the Commonwealth of Kentucky comes the highly-anticipated third annual release of Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old Bourbon, the oldest expression of the core range from the fan-favorite Russell’s Reserve. Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old is patiently crafted under the leadership of Master Distiller Eddie Russell, who celebrates his 42nd anniversary at the distillery this summer. Arriving …

More Batch Proof Woodford Reserve Coming

Editor / June 1, 2023

Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression — Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. At 124.7 proof, this expression – part of the Master’s Collection series – celebrates the commitment to craftsmanship of Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall and Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris. Batch Proof showcases the flavor nuances created from the mingling different Woodford …