By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Jim Beam earned the top spot as America’s best-selling bourbon company only in recent years, and much of the credit for seizing that crown does not go to Jim Beam itself. Instead, it goes to the steady promotion of the many brands owned by the company. The endgame came when …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B Branch & Barrel is located in Centennial, Colorado (“The Centennial State”), an exurb of Denver located south and just slightly east of Denver’s core. Operating since 2015, the distillery is part of a vibrant craft whiskey scene that I had in the running for becoming America’s third whiskey state (after …
St. George’s Distillery was a pioneer in the American Single Malt category, as they were part of a class of distillers sometimes dubbed “craft whiskey before craft whiskey was a thing.” Every year since their opening at the dawn of the 21st Century, the California distillery has released a new batch of single malt. That …
The Manhattan was built on Pennsylvania rye, and for nearly a century it has been made without it. Wigle Whiskey today released its Manhattan Ready to Serve, a bottled version of the classic built on the whiskey style Western Pennsylvania invented and Prohibition nearly erased. The Manhattan Ready to Serve is 34% ABV and is …
Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery, under the direction of Master Blender Murphy Quint, has released the second in its Anniversary Edition series of limited-edition bourbons, the Cedar Ridge Anniversary Edition Bourbon. “This year’s Anniversary Edition features some truly incredible cask-finished bourbons, including a few I’m working with for the first time. I wanted to keep a …
Key Takeaways An interactive whisky tasting station upgrades standard corporate entertainment into an engaging, memorable experience that encourages organic networking. Hiring a professional mixology service guarantees expert guidance, high-quality ingredients, and flawless execution for a premium feel. Curating a diverse selection of whiskies and custom cocktails ensures that both seasoned connoisseurs and beginners enjoy the …
There is something pleasing about sipping on a good cocktail while playing cards, slot machines, or roulette. Instead of having to go through all the trouble of going across town to the casino, you could easily have a cocktail at home to simulate the experience of being in the lounge of the casino. As you …
This September Michter’s Distillery will be releasing its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye. This whiskey is bottled at barrel strength. “As our production team pursues our goal of striving to make the best American whiskey, we employ time–honored, traditional Kentucky methods, and we supplement them with our research and innovations. This is what led our team to create a new …
The Dalmore has released the latest in the Distillery Select limited annual edition series. First launched in 2024, The Dalmore Distillery Select Series offers whisky fans hidden gems from The Dalmore’s dunnage warehouses. Intentionally chosen from small parcels of stock, each whisky is selected for its quality and uniqueness of character. For 2026, the ambition …
California’s Redwood Empire has announced the first in a series of new limited-edition annual releases exploring the bounds of American whiskey. Crafted in California by distilling and blending duo – Master Distiller Jeff Duckhorn and Master Blender Lauren Patz – “The Hyperion” Inaugural Batch 001 is a unique blend of four straight whiskeys designed to showcase …
