Cigar Saturday will broadcast live from Nashville, TN with hosts Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer physically in the same place since the beginning of Cigar Saturday. Jeremy Porter, founder of Music City Bourbon Club will be our guest. Porter is also the general manager of Davidoff Blend Bar in Nashville, TN.
BourbonBlog.com‘s Cigar Saturday has been broadcasting every Saturday (except for one) since the beginning on the shutdown as the pandemic started.
Cigar Saturday will broadcast live from Nashville, TN with hosts Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer physically in the same place since the beginning of Cigar Saturday. Jeremy Porter, founder of Music City Bourbon Club will be our guest. Porter is also the general manager of Davidoff Blend Bar in Nashville, TN.
Please note, the show will be on Sunday, July 25 at 7 pm CST / 8 pm ET.
WhistlePig Rye Whiskey of Shoreham, Vermont collaborates with Mr Black Coffee Liqueur to create a limited-edition Mr. Black X Whistlepig Barrel-Aged Coffee Liqueur, aged in used oak rye whiskey barrels to Sydney, Australia to rest for 9 months.
WhistlePig Rye Whiskey of Shoreham, Vermont tells BourbonBlog.com that they have collaborated Mr Black Coffee Liqueur to create the limited edition Mr Black X Whistlepig Barrel-Aged Coffee Liqueur. WhistllePig says they approached them and they were more than happy to ship a few used rye whiskey barrels to Sydney, Australia. Once they arrived at Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, the liqueur was placed gently inside and allowed to rest for at least nine months.
It is an online-only release limited of only 2,400 bottles made priced at $59.99 a 750 ml bottle.
Each bottle is made by hand at Mr. Black’s craft roastery and distillery, cold-brewed by coffee experts, and contains no artificial flavoring or sugars.
How Does it Taste?
The result is said to be a balance of coffee, rye, and oak.
According to WhistlePig, “The distinct coffee aromas enriched by oak, honey, vanilla, cloves, and a hint of smokiness round out this amazingly rich and dark treat. On the palate, expect generous cold brew coffee, complemented by rich Rye spice finishing with a long-lasting and warm finish.
Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer interviews former Sheriff Pat Melton about Netflix’s documentary “Heist” covering the stolen Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon in the episode called “The Bourbon King” featuring lead thief and ex-Buffalo Trace employee Toby Curtsinger himself. This interview contains insight not covered in the Netflix film.
Watch the video above and on this link as Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer interviews former Sheriff Pat Melton about the new Netflix documentary called Heist covering the Pappy Van Winkle in the episode “The Bourbon King.” The documentary also features the lead thief Toby Curtsinger himself narrating along with other interviews.
BourbonBlog.com’s Tom Fischer also makes an appearance on the Netflix documentary.
The Netflix documentary produced by Dirty Robber is now available for streaming our interview with Melton shares insight you won’t find anywhere about this film.
The Bourbon was recovered eventually Buffalo Trace reported the stolen rare Bourbon, which later became thousands of dollars worth of whiskey and steroids.
A few other highlights from the stories we covered below:
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Whiskey from Louisville, Kentucky’s Old Forester marks the 21st release of the limited edition expression. The 2021 release is from 12-year-old barrels and presented at 104 proof.
Old Forester Distilling Co. tells BourbonBlog.com all about 21st edition of the brand’s beloved BirthdayBourbon.
This year marks Old Forester’s 151st anniversary, making it the only bourbon brand with an uninterrupted history, sold by the same family company before, during, and after Prohibition.
Old Forester BirthdayBourbon will be available starting September 2nd at the retail shop at Old Forester Distilling Co. and nationwide for $129.99 in limited 750ml bottles.
About the 2021 Release
The 2021 release is from 12-year-old barrels and presented at 104 proof. The batch is comprised of 119 barrels filled on April 16, 2009 and matured in Warehouse G.
“This year, we’ve composed a bold and compelling offering which showcases the unique fruit-forward side of Old Forester,” Master Taster Jackie Zykan tells BourbonBlog.com. “Playful berry undertones with summery dessert notes balance out to our flagship spice finish while taking sippers on a textural journey from velvety to dry mouthfeel.”
BourbonBlog.com always reviews the release. Here is a 2019 interview that Bourbon expert Tom Fischer did with Jackie Zykan as he was among the first to taste it below.
Old Forester BirthdayBourbon is a vintage-dated bourbon, hand-selected from one specific day of production and released each year on September 2nd to celebrate the birthday of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown. This year’s release is a rare, handcrafted bourbon with one-of-a-kind character and flavor that can never be replicated.
Since BirthdayBourbon’s introduction in 2002, the bourbon has ranged in age from 9-14 years old, with proofs from 90 to 105.
WhistlePig is introducing RoadStock Rye: The world’s first-ever finished-on-the-road whiskey. In collaboration with California’s Jordan Winery and Firestone Walker Brewery, the epic journey of RoadStock began earlier this year at their 500-acre farm in Shoreham, VT, where they commissioned an 18-wheeler ‘Rolling Rickhouse’, which would make its way from Vermont to California and back on the 6,000-mile journey.
WhistlePig tells BourbonBlog.com they are introducing RoadStock Rye: The world’s first-ever finished-on-the-road whiskey. Making its debut during July 2021, and at 86 proof, 43% abv, RoadStock Rye Whiskey will sell with an SRP of $72.99 per 750ml bottle at select liquor stores across the country.
In collaboration with California’s Jordan Winery and Firestone Walker Brewery, the epic journey of RoadStock began earlier this year at their 500-acre farm in Shoreham, VT, where they commissioned an 18-wheeler ‘Rolling Rickhouse’, which would make its way from Vermont to California and back on the 6,000-mile journey.
After weaving along the historic Route 66, the RoadStock Rolling Rick House headed north to Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles, CA. where the balance of the whiskey was transferred into Firestone’s Imperial Stout, Imperial Blonde Ale, and Experimental Ale barrels to finish on the long journey back to Vermont.
The other half of the whiskey would remain in their virgin oak original barrels until they made it to California.
Upon completion of the RoadStock Rolling Rickhouse, half of the future RoadStock whiskey was transferred into Bordeaux blend casks from Jordan Winery that would make the full 6000-mile round trip journey providing ample time for the whiskey to steal the nuanced complexity from these incredible casks. This particular Bordeaux blend had held a wine that was 78% Cabernet, 12% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec casks.
Thus, they blended and bottled WhistlePig Roadstock Rye and even created a rubber tire topper to commemorate the journey. So we bottled the liquid as WhistlePig Roadstock Rye and even stuck a rubber tire topper on it to commemorate the journey.
This 86-proof, hand-crafted stunner sings with a symphony of raspberry jam, brown sugar, and toasted cedar. Buckle up, because it’s about to take your tastebuds on an unforgettable ride.
BourbonBlog.com will you a review soon. To be first to learn about whiskey releases like this, subscribe to our Bourbon newsletter.
Giving consumers across the country a chance to experience the unique offering firsthand, WhistlePig’s RoadStock Dodge Hellcat will continue its journey making stops in key markets throughout the rest of the summer and into the Fall.
Consumers will be able to experience the brand at exclusive sampling events, further information will be provided via WhistlePig social media channels and website.
Cohiba launches Weller by Cohiba Cigar, the first Cohiba cigar to be created expressly for pairing with a fine spirit. Developed in partnership with Weller Bourbon, the limited edition Cohiba cigar was blended to complement Weller Bourbon, a rare and highly-coveted wheated bourbon prized by connoisseurs for its sophisticated, moderately sweet taste and intensely smooth finish.
Cohiba tells BourbonBlog.com that they will launch Weller by Cohiba, the first Cohiba cigar to be created expressly for pairing with afine spirit.
BourbonBlog.com had already received a bit of a teaser on this product – though not the full details – as Sean Williams described he had been working on a project at Buffalo Trace in our video interview with him below as Sean and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer reviewed the Serie M Cigar.
Developed in partnership with Weller Bourbon, the limited edition Cohiba cigar was blended to complement Weller Bourbon, a rare and highly-coveted wheated bourbon prized by connoisseurs for its sophisticated, moderately sweet taste and intensely smooth finish.
Pricing and Release
The blend will be launched in one size, a 5.5” x 50 Robusto featuring Cohiba and Weller Bourbon branding elements, and presented in an elegant glass tube.
Weller by Cohiba will sell for a suggested retail price of $19.99 per cigar or $199.90 for a box containing ten cigars. The exquisite release will be available through fine cigar shops across the U.S. and begins shipping to select retailers today, on July 1.
Weller by Cohiba is a limited edition release. Cohiba will not disclose the number of cigars being produced by the artisans at General Cigar Dominicana in Santiago, DR.
Future collaborations between Cohiba and Weller Bourbon are currently being explored.
Weller by Cohiba is being released on the heels of Cohiba Serie M, a blend that debuted to rave reviews in April. The result of a collaboration between Cohiba and the family-owned El Titán de Bronze Cigar Factory, Cohiba Serie M is handcrafted in Miami’s Little Havana district.
What Sean Williams Says Bout the CIgar
Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams tells BourbonBlog.com, “We blended Weller by Cohiba to be the ultimate cigar for spirits connoisseurs. The experience is rich and layered, imparting notes of cocoa, espresso and leather on the palate before cascading to a luxurious finish. While the depth and complexity of this cigar make it the ideal choice for pairing with your
favorite spirit, Weller by Cohiba is equally as extraordinary when savored on its own.”
About The Cigar
Dressed in a hearty, full-bodied Honduran San Agustin Ligero wrapper and bound with Connecticut Havano Medio Tiempo, the blend is made with hand-selected tobaccos from Esteli and the remote volcanic island of Ometepe in Nicaragua.
Bardstown Bourbon Company of Bardstown, Kentucky Releases Fusion and Discovery Series #5, here is what the blend of ages of whiskeys will be from the distillery.
Bardstown Bourbon Company tells BourbonBlog.com they are expanding its product lineup with the introduction of Fusion Serie #5 and Discovery Series #5.
Fusion Series #5 is a blend of three Kentucky straight bourbons aged between three and 11 years.
Discovery Series #5 is a blend of four straight bourbon whiskies from Kentucky and Tennessee aged between six and 13 years.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #5 is bottled at 94.9 proof with a suggested retail price of $59.99 /750 mL. Discovery Series #5 is bottled at 104.7 proof with a suggested retail price of $129.99/750 mL.
The new blends are available within all of Bardstown Bourbon Company’s current markets this month, including KY, IN, TN, IL, OH, CA, D.C., MD, DE, CO, NV, TX, GA, WI, AL, MS, FL, NY, NC and MI.
Fusion Series # 5
The Fusion Series celebrates the blending of Bardstown’s estate-made three and four-year-old bourbons with sourced, 11-year-old Kentucky bourbon. The first release of Fusion made Whisky Advocate’s ‘Top 20 Whiskies of 2019’ (#11; #5 rated bourbon) in the world and won Gold at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Fusion #5 features an exemplary 11-year-old sourced bourbon infused with two of Bardstown Bourbon’s own mash bills. The blend brings forward the flavors of rich bread pudding and caramelized plantains with a touch of orange zest, driving a taste of dark chocolate and bing cherries to the palette to create the perfect blend for a summer sip or cocktail.
Discovery Series # 5
The Discovery Series honors the art of blending old and rare bourbons that create depth and complexity, allowing drinkers to discover a new tasting note in each sip. The newest iteration is said to have flavors of ripe, vibrant cherries over rich caramel and roasted marshmallow, accented by a touch of orange zest. The smooth mouth feels provide a wonderfully warming finish in what is sure to be another must-have Discovery release.
“Fusion and Discovery Series #5 are truly some of our most unique blends yet and we are thrilled to finally bring them to the shelves,” Master Distiller Steve Nally tells BourbonBlog.com. “We continue to introduce more of our own mashbills into the blend, which is evident in this newest release.”
“Similar to the past iterations of Fusion and Discovery Series, we count on a diverse group of experts to assist in the development of our products,” said Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, John Hargrove.
Bardstown Bourbon Company’s History
Since 2016, Bardstown Bourbon Company has gained acclaim as a custom distiller, producing more than 50 different mash bills for 25 whiskey and bourbon brands, and building one of the most technically sophisticated and flexible distilleries in the country.
In 2018 Bardstown brought its own branded products directly to consumers online and in 20 markets, with plans to be available nationwide by 2025.
Chattanooga Whiskey releases heir Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey Vintage Series: Spring 2017, crafted at their Riverfront Distillery made in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The release marks a new permanent addition to the Chattanooga Whiskey Family of Brands.
Chattanooga Whiskey tells BourbonBlog.com that the first release of their Bottled in Bond Vintage Series: Spring 2017. Exclusively crafted at their Riverfront Distillery, the release marks a new permanent addition to the Chattanooga Whiskey Family of Brands.
Barreled January through June 2017, this 100 proof Tennessee High Malt expression is medium-bodied, delivering tasting notes of spiced fruit, plums, wildflower honey and butterscotch with a structured, wine-like
finish.
Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond will be available in Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery at a suggested retail price of $49.99 for a 750ml bottle.
Of course, to be labeled Bottled in Bond, the bourbon must be the product of one distillation season, one distiller, and from one distillery. Legally, it must be aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years and bottled at 100 proof.
“We continue to push the boundaries of what Tennessee High Malt can be, and this might be one of our most complex expressions yet, both in product and package,” Tim Piersant, CEO and Founder tells BourbonBlog.com. “This release is an original work of art that I don’t believe you can compare with any other bottle of bourbon in the market.”
This Bottled in Bond release is the single-season, vintage-dated expression of Chattanooga Whiskey’s Tennessee High Malt style. The 2017 Spring Vintage is crafted from a selection of four unique high malt bourbon
mash bills – all made within the same distilling season – and each composed of at least 25% specialty malted grains.
“Since the inception of our Experimental Distillery in 2015, our team of distillers have created hundreds of unique bourbon mash bills. A selection of our favorite recipes were scaled to our Riverfront Distillery,” said Grant McCracken, Head Distiller, “These recipes make up our 2017 Bottled in Bond Vintage Series. Each recipe has its own signature qualities that make it unique and special – and blended together, they are greater than the sum of their parts.”
Indiana Rye Whiskey has a new designation that follows the federal requirements for rye whiskey. Hard Truth Distilling Co. will release Hard Truth Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey coinciding with the bill that will be signed into law in July 2021.
Hard Truth Distilling Co., tells BourbonBlog.com they are releasing Hard Truth Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey coinciding with the State of Indiana’s official Indiana Rye Whiskey designation, slated to be signed into law in July 2021.
Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer will interview Hard Truth Master Distiller Bryan Smith about the new designation on Tuesday, July 22 at 8 pm ET, watch on the video on this link or below.
The New Designation
The new designation follows the federal requirements for rye whiskey — 51 percent rye in the grain bill, distilled at no greater than 160 proof, placed in a barrel at no more than 125 proof — then adds the Indiana-specific requirements that it be mashed, fermented, distilled, and then rested at least two years in the state of Indiana.
Available starting Saturday, July 3, this rye whiskey is a unique, custom blend of rye barrels, hand-selected by Hard Truth’s master distiller and bottled at their state-of-the-art craft distillery in Brown County, Ind.
Join the Celebration July 3 at Hard Truth Distilling Co.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, Hard Truth will be hosting an event at the Hard Truth Tours & Tastings Center on its Brown County campus on Saturday, July 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests are invited to come to sample the new rye, enjoy live music and rye cocktails, sign a commemorative poster, and more.
Hard Truth master distiller Bryan Smith will also be onsite from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to autograph bottles.
“Distillers in Indiana have historically produced some of the highest quality rye whiskeys in the world,” Smith tells BourbonBlog.com. “
Rye is a notoriously difficult grain to handle through the mash, ferment, and distillation process. Craftsmen and women here in Indiana have long shared secrets and tips and tricks, resulting in a quality standard that sets Indiana apart in the world of rye whiskey making. Hard Truth Distilling Co., is proud to be a part of the Indiana Rye Whiskey community making history with this law.”
Hard Truth Indiana Rye Whiskey
Available in 750 mL bottles, Hard Truth Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey is bottled at 100 proof with a 50% ABV. This high-quality, Indiana rye will be available at all Big Woods Restaurant Group locations and at the Hard Truth Tours & Tastings Center for $39.95 plus tax.
The product will also be available at select retailers throughout Hard Truth Distilling Co.’s distribution areas.
NBA Champion and Olympic gold medalist Scottie Pippen releases his new Digits Bourbon Whiskey with Savage & Cooke Distillery on Mare Island, California – owned by winemaker Dave Phinney. This Chicago-only release is a 5-year-old Bourbon whiskey. Pippen and Phinney share more with us and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer.
Savage & Cooke Distillery tells BourbonBlog.com that Hall of Famer, 6-time NBA Champion, 2-time Olympic gold medalist retired NBA legend, Scottie Pippen announced today, his latest venture: DIGITS, a five-year-old Bourbon whiskey.
The MSRP is $69.99 for a 750 ml bottle and it will only be available for sale in Chicago exclusively Chicago on June 24th, 2021. DIGITS is a 46% Alc. Vol. (92-proof) bourbon whiskey, aged for 5 years and blended by Savage & Cooke master distiller, Jordan Via.
Pippen, known for his smooth style, tapped the award-winning Savage & Cooke distillery, owned by Napa Valley winemaker Dave Phinney, to create and produce an equally smooth 5-year-old Bourbon whiskey that Chicagoans will be the first to taste and experience. Video interview below with Scottie and Dave Phinney.
WATCH THIS VIDEO Scottie Pippen’s Bourbon Whiskey Digits with Savage & Cooke Distillery
“I’m thrilled to tip-off DIGITS in Chicago exclusively, as I begin this next chapter of my personal journey. Chicago has meant so much to me, the experience and equally as important the people that inspired me and cheered me on, I wanted to toast with them first and foremost” Scottie Pippen tells BourbonBlog.com.
My partnership with Dave Phinney has been remarkable from the start and I believe we have created a superb bourbon. We wanted DIGITS to be more than a bourbon, we wanted it to be a reminder of who we are individually and how we came together to create this bottle. I’ve always celebrated with bourbon, now getting to celebrate with my own is something very special to me.”
“Savage & Cooke, since its inception, has been a place of discovery and home to making opportunities for great spirits to come to life.” Phinney tells BourbonBlog.com “Little did I know I would have an opportunity to add one of the greatest basketball players of all time in Scottie Pippen, to the Savage & Cooke roster, whose drive for another great moment would include us coming together to make what
is a beautiful and championship-level bourbon in DIGITS.”
About Savage & Cooke
Owned by Dave Phinney, Savage & Cooke distillery is located on Mare Island, near the city of Vallejo. Mare Island has a rich and colorful history; first as an important naval shipyard and today as a hub of activity including manufacturing, craft beverages, art, technology, and film production, all located on prime waterfront property. In 1854, Mare Island was established as the first naval yard on the Pacific Coast and was once one of the busiest shipyards in the world.
One of the most prolific winemakers in Napa Valley, Phinney then created the acclaimed flagship blend “The Prisoner”. Phinney continues to consult for Orin Swift and produces wines
from his vineyards in France, Italy, Spain, and Greece. Phinney began distilling spirits in 2014, which led to the new Savage & Cooke distillery venture.
Savage & Cooke produces Second Glance American Whiskey, The Burning Chair Bourbon, and Lip Service Rye, and Bad Sweater Whiskey all aged in Phinney’s wine casks with water and
grains from Phinney’s property. Phinney has also launched Home School, a bottled craft cocktail line.
The distillery will be launching its new restaurant on the property later this year.
Phinney recently produced over 100,000 gallons of hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 shortage in his commitment to helping the community and people all over the US avoid infection,
transforming Savage & Cooke distillery into a temporary hand sanitizer production facility.
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