Whiskey and high-stakes gambling share a timeless connection. Luxury casinos often cater to players who appreciate the finer things in life. Among these are premium whiskey brands that pair perfectly with the thrill of the tables. From rare Japanese labels to classic Tennessee flavors, the glass in hand speaks volumes about style. In this article, …
By Douglas Fraser Rating: B+ Nestled in the former whisky capital of the world, Campbeltown, Scotland, lies the small distillery of Glen Scotia. Campbeltown is recognized as one of the Scotch Whisky Regions, even though it is home to only three distilleries today. Known for promoting its heritage, much of the original equipment designs are …
On the heels of its successful debut in the ready-to-pour market with its first-ever bottled cocktail, Peach Old Fashioned, Penelope Bourbon released its second award-winning handcrafted cocktail innovation – Black Walnut Old Fashioned. Perfect for summer occasions from backyard soirees to casual moments at home, Black Walnut Old Fashioned is Penelope’s latest modern take on …
New Riff Distilling announced the re-release of its acclaimed Red Turkey Wheat Kentucky Straight Bourbon for the first time in four years. New Riff first began distilling with Red Turkey Wheat in 2016 and has continued distilling, aging and developing this wheated bourbon ever since. The inaugural batch was released in 2021. “We’ve worked with …
American whiskey has never been more exciting. While legacy names like Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey dominate shelves, many craft distilleries across the United States are carving out their own space in the whiskey world. In 2025, these small-batch producers are not just experimenting with flavor, they are helping redefine what American whiskey can be. …
By Richard Thomas The Bourbon Boom is over. Although just how bad the current whiskey sales slump is unclear to outsiders, the slump is very real. Attending this slump is the bursting of the investment bubble that led so many tech\finance bros to sink their excess cash into barrels of whiskey and warehousing ventures, while …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Nevada’s Frey Ranch checks off a number of categories one often finds in the craft sector, but rarely all in the same basket. Their standard bourbon is made with a four grain mash bill, while their rye whiskey is 100% rye. They have bonded and single barrel whiskeys; in the …
North Carolina’s Southern Distilling Company, has released its newest expression: Southern Star Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey. Crafted in a single distilling season, aged four years, and bottled at 100 proof. Distilled and bottled in-house in Statesville, North Carolina, the whiskey has a mash bill of 51% rye, 39% corn, and 10% malted barley and honors …
Jim Beam has announced a brand extension, adding a new mass market bourbon: Jim Beam Sunshine. The Sunshine Blend consists of 65% Jim Beam’s classic 4-year bourbon and 35% brown rice bourbon. The mash bill for the brown rice bourbon is 55% corn, 35% brown rice, and 10% malted barley. The brown rice mash bill …
Yellowstone Bourbon, the revived brand restarted by Limestone Branch Distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky, has announced the launch of Yellowstone Cocktails, a new offering of premium ready-to-serve cocktails. Made with award-winning Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon and all-natural ingredients, Yellowstone Cocktails caters to the increased demand of consumers looking for convenient, high-quality and spirits-based ready-to-serve options. Yellowstone …
