By Douglas Fraser Rating: A- Founded by Troy and Michelle Kooper in 2012, the company which began as a small whiskey project in Central Texas has blossomed into a whiskey blending powerhouse. Koopers Texas Whiskey is extremely family orientated. They trace their values back to their grandparents Howard W. and Jean M. Paredekooper, who followed …
Four Roses Distillery in Anderson County, Kentucky has announced the release of its Experimental Series No. 002 Honey Cask Finish, the second release in its Experimental Series. Following the successful debut of the series with Experimental Series No. 001 Mizunara Cask Finish, the latest release explores the remarkable life cycle of a barrel beyond its …
Buffalo Trace Distillery announces today the return of its immersive traveling tasting experience: Buffalo Trace Distillery On Tour. Now in its second year, the tasting and retail experience will visit four U.S. cities: Branson, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri; Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas; and Denver, Colorado, bringing the Distillery experience to fans beyond its Frankfort, KY home. Buffalo …
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 …
