By Richard Thomas Straight off the bat, below are valid definitions and indicate the real meaning for the term “secondary market:” A market where investors purchase securities or assets from other investors; a market in which securities are traded after they are initially offered. So, secondary market is basically a Wall Street term, and most …
Wild Turkey is poised to drop another batch of Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon, the middle aged expression of Russell-made, Wild Turkey bourbon has a new cask strength proof point for 2025. First introduced in June 2021 and historically batched at a barrel proof of 114.8, each release of the 13 Year Old is …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- As it has been years since I last wrote about the brand, a brief background summary of Lock, Stock and Barrel is called for. The brand is owned by Cooper Spirits, a company founded in 2006. Cooper Spirits is an independent bottler, reliant upon sourced spirits, but knowing their foundation …
By Richard Thomas Finding purpose in pairing good food with good drink has been a thing since wine first came into vogue in the 1970s, but it took decades before the idea really caught on with restaurateurs, food critics and the culture at large. Nowadays whiskey pairings with good food are very much a fixture, …
Whisky is more than a drink — it is a journey through time, craftsmanship, and culture. From its mysterious beginnings in medieval monasteries to today’s high-tech distilleries, whisky has evolved alongside human history. Each drop tells a story: of ancient traditions, local ingredients, and innovations that have shaped one of the world’s most iconic spirits. …
Gaming isn’t just a niche hobby anymore— for some people, it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re grinding your way through ranked matches, trying your luck at immersive RPGs, or enjoying a casual night of action at your favorite online casino, more gamers are starting to pair their favorite games with their favorite beverages. And when it …
British-based drink giant Diageo, owner of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in the Louisville, Kentucky suburb of Shively, has announced the release of Stitzel Reserve 24 Year Old Bourbon. The crafting of the new brand and expression was directed by Nicole Austin, better known as the Master Distiller of Cascade Hollow/George Dickel, also owned by Diageo. The …
Redemption Whiskey is set to release for pre-order the latest installment of its Ancients Series on Father’s Day, June 15 with the release of Redemption 18 Year Old Bourbon. Expected to sell out quickly, the scarce supply will be available in select markets for pre-order on ReserveBar.com beginning on Father’s Day, June 15. Made in Lawrenceburg, …
By Kurt Maitland Rating: A Old Forester is a well known (one could safely say iconic) brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whisky produced by the Brown–Forman Corporation. It was the first bourbon sold exclusively in sealed bottles, first bottled and marketed in 1870 by the former pharmaceutical salesman turned bourbon-merchant prince, George Garvin Brown. The …
Ahascragh Distillery is proud to announce the launch of Clan Colla 9-Year-Old, the newest expression in its acclaimed Clan Colla Family Bond collection. Clan Colla 9-Year-Old is a blend of fine malt and grain whiskeys. It is first matured in traditional ex-Bourbon barrels before being carefully finished in Bordeaux red wine casks, the first from …
