As a healthcare worker pulling long hours during the Pandemic, Zane Brammell was looking for release and distraction, and he discovered bourbon. Not just collecting bottles, but joining the community of enthusiasts that shared his passion. Zane would start a single-barrel club, selecting exclusive barrels to share with members. Two years later, he expanded his …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ “Single barrel heritage barrel.” Try saying that one three times fast. The phrasing is a mouthful to be sure, but I was happy to receive this bottle of Jack Daniel’s for review. My book Whiskey Stories delved into Mr. Jack, his contemporaries and heirs, and I have another book wholly …
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), legendary voice of Kentucky’s signature Bourbon industry, is proud to announce Paducah’s Purple Toad Winery & Distillery as its newest member, further strengthening the KDA in uniting global brands and emerging craft distilleries to promote and protect Kentucky’s iconic spirits industry. Located at 4275 Old US Hwy 45 South in …
Marking the 10th Anniversary of the Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition series, Limestone Branch Distillery has released its 2025 Yellowstone Limited Edition, a unique blend of straight bourbon whiskeys thoughtfully aged 10 years. Founder and Master Distiller Stephen Beam and the team at Limestone Branch Distillery collaborated with the blending team at Ross & Squibb Distillery …
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: A Bladnoch Distillery’s 30 Year Old single malt was unveiled in 2022. Many Americans do not know the distiller, which nonetheless has a long rich history. Bladnoch is part of the Lowlands Whisky Region, home to other well-known distilleries which include Auchentoshan, Girvan and Glenkinchie; and newer lesser well-known distilleries …
Whiskey bar hopping is a tradition in America that has been passed down from generation to generation. However, some people feel they cannot afford a whiskey-themed night out in the U.S. But what if there is a way to make the most out of your night without breaking the bank? The most affordable cities in …
Yesterday Bruichladdich Distillery launched its highly anticipated annual Octomore series. Octomore has long enjoyed renowned for producing some of the most heavily peated whiskies to come from Islay, an island long noted for the quality of its peated single malts. This is the 16th batch in the series, and presents a powerful lineup featuring sky-high …
Buffalo Trace Distillery announces today a first in the Distillery’s history: this fall, Buffalo Trace Distillery is taking its award-winning bourbon on the road with a brand-new traveling tasting experience. This October, the Distillery will launch Buffalo Trace Distillery On Tour, a tasting and retail experience coming to four U.S. cities: St. Louis, Kansas City, Jacksonville …
Earlier this week, Louisville distillery Rabbit Hole unveiled its latest creation, Regallier Bourbon. Regallier marries Kentucky craft with French refinement to create a high-rye, double-malt bourbon aged in new American oak and finished in regal French oak casks. At 118.9 proof, this exclusive release is as bold as it is elegant-offering a layered sweetness that …
Scotch company Whyte & Mackay has announced that they are upgrading the Jura line, made on the same island that George Orwell did so much of the work for his landmark novel 1984. Starting in October 2025, Jura 10 Year Old Single Malt will be discontinued and replaced with Jura 12 Year Old Single Malt. Claire Blackadder, …
