Irish Distillers, best known as the owners of New Midleton Distillery where Jameson is made, have announced the release of the 2026 edition of their original super premium expression, Midleton Very Rare. Originally conceived as taking Jameson to a much finer and higher level, Midleton Very Rare is always a blend of some of the …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B Minnesota’s Keeper’s Heart has released the second in its trio of Irish style American whiskey, following the American Pot Still Whiskey from earlier this year. Whereas the former was modeled on the signature Irish Pot Still whiskey style (i.e. made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley using pot …
Updated November 1, 2026 By April Manning Average Rating: C+ Not all chickens are cocks, but all cocks are chickens… When you are over 160 years old and known as The Famous Old Brand, you need a worthy back story… and this one has several. In 1856 James A. Miller set off on the journey …
Lexington’s Town Branch Distillery, the first new distillery built in the central city of the Bluegrass since prohibition has released a 17 year old Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey as Vol. 3 of its Archive Series, marking a rare chapter in Kentucky’s whiskey history for malt whiskey. This 100 proof, non-chilled filtered, single barrel expression …
For more than twenty years, a collection of American Light Whiskey barrels matured quietly, their story hidden and their fate unknown. As secrets begin to emerge from the shadows, Orphan Barrel reveals Latverian Cask, a once-only 46% ABV release inspired by Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday,” in theaters December 18. Named for the fictional nation ruled …
A Guide to Whiskey Tasting Notes for Beginners Whiskey tasting rewards patience and a curious nose. Beginners often feel lost among terms like “vanilla,” “peat,” and “char.” The good news is that anyone can learn to read a dram with a little practice. Many players who enjoy a night at Visa casinos also enjoy comparing …
Whiskey Pairings for Relaxed Evenings and Social Gatherings A good glass of whiskey turns a quiet night into something memorable. The right pairing lifts the flavor and sets the mood for conversation. Players who enjoy a spin of the reels often look for a drink that matches that slow, rewarding rhythm, and a well-chosen pour …
Blade and Bow has lifted the curtain on a 30 Year Old Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the second expression in its distinguished 30-Year-Old collection. Following the 2025 debut of Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old Limited Release Bourbon, this exceptionally rare offering presents the same extraordinary whiskey at its natural barrel strength of 164.2 proof …
Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS), a fan favorite neogciant since 2013, has introduced its Black Label Series 22 Year Old Sweet Peat Whiskey, a blend of Canadian and Scotch whiskies and finished in toasted Jamaican Rum and Islay Casks in Kentucky at 142.34 proof (71.17% ABV). Barrell Sweet Peat whiskey reveals a different side of peat, where …
Barton 1792 Distillery has annouced the introduction of 1792 Wheated Full Proof Bourbon, a new 125-proof expression that brings together the sweet, soft character of a wheated bourbon balanced with the bold flavor of full proof – matching the whiskey’s original entry proof to the barrel. 1792 Wheated Full Proof builds on the foundation of …
