By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Although Whiskey del Bac (aka Hamilton Distillers, although they don’t seem to use that name so much anymore) has had their Arizona-style American malt whiskey on the market for almost a decade now, they only just released their first bottled in bond this year. My guess is that this was …
New Riff Distilling announced the subsequent release of its award-winning Sour Mash Single Malt whiskey, a 2024 version featuring an exploratory compilation of mashbills promising a unique depth and complexity, producing an overall enhanced and elevated body and flavor of whiskey. New Riff started distilling batches of malt whiskey shortly after its founding in 2014 …
Jim Beam has announces the first innovation/expansion in five years for one of its classic expressions, which has been steadily focused on the standard Booker’s Bourbon since 2019. The new expression is Booker’s Bourbon: The Reserves, first of a new, annual limited-release series concocted by Freedie Noe in honor of his grandfather, 6th Generation Master …
Ubud, Bali’s cultural hub, is evolving into a sophisticated destination with bespoke spirits popping up everywhere and modern cocktail bars on the rise. As the town caters to a growing number of discerning tourists, the rise of bespoke spirits and cocktail bars is reshaping its nightlife. A prime example of this trend is the East …
By Richard Thomas I can’t say how the hottest year on record is treating you, but late summer in my parts of the Bluegrass have soared to 97+ degrees Fahrenheit with roughly 60% humidity. So very hot and not actually steamy, but just sticky is bad enough when the mercury soars that high. It’s definitely …
Jim Beam has announces the first line extension the Little Book series, which was started to showcase the work of 8th generation Beam Master Distiller Freddie Noe, the heir apparent to Fred Noe. This extension is called Little Book ‘The Infinite: Edition 1’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. At the Fred B. Noe Distillery (the one …
The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky has launched one of its rarest releases, The Balvenie Fifty Collection, a seamless trilogy that represents the interwoven stories of craftsmanship at the Speyside distillery over the last 50 years. Beginning with The First Edition this year, The Balvenie will release only 125 bottles globally of each edition over …
By Alex Southgate Rating: A I’m a firm believer in not having too much of a good thing. That being said, it’s nice to be able to get two expressions from the same distillery in one go. This is great for a number of, but the main one is that it gives us a good …
Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the release of the 2025 Parker’s Heritage, the 18th edition of the series. This latest installment is a 14 year old Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey Finished in Reconstructed Heavy Toast Cognac Barrels. This edition continues Heaven Hill’s partnership with Master Blender Alain Royer, who worked with the bourbon distiller on …
Cream of Kentucky proudly introduces its latest offerings: the 2024 Cask Strength Bourbon and the 2024 Small Batch Bourbon. These releases mark a new chapter for the brand, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and delivering distinctive bourbon experiences. 2024 Cask Strength Bourbon The 2024 Cask Strength Bourbon features a bold proof of 114, offering a rich, uncut …
