By Richard Thomas Rating: A+ All through the Bourbon Boom, the Jack Daniel’s company men in Lynchburg and Louisville were resistant to the idea of putting age statements on Mr. Jack’s whiskey. That was despite the historical fact that Jack Daniel himself released age statement whiskeys in his day. Why is not exactly clear, and …
By Kurt Maitland If you are a big fan of Scotch, you have probably heard of Angus MacRaild. It could have been via his satirical blog, Whisky Sponge (“the Onion” of the whisky world) or his independent bottling operation, Decadent Drinks (both highly recommended). Or perhaps you’ve seen him at London’s Whisky Show with a …
This year, Speyside distillery Glen Grant has scaled new heights with the first installment in its new Splendours Collection, set to feature the rarest whiskies maturing at the Glen Grant distillery. The collection of highly limited releases, which will be unveiled over the coming years, debuts with an extraordinary 65-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky, distilled …
Remus Bourbon, a house brand from MGP/The Ross & Squibb Distillery in Indiana, has announced the new Remus Bourbon Master Distiller Experimental Series. This new series was born from a happy accident when a barrel experiment from 2015 yielded some particularly interesting whiskey. Master Distiller Ian Stirsman decided to share this exceptional liquid with the world, …
Your bar is good — but is it legendary? A whiskey tasting room isn’t just a feature; it’s a statement. The difference between serving drinks and curating experiences. Want to turn your bar into the whiskey destination? Let’s break down the essentials — from glassware to lighting to a killer bottle selection — so you …
Diageo’s Orphan Barrel brand has released a new ultra-aged bourbon, and for the first time one of the brand’s bourbons is being done without chill filtration, thereby retaining more of the trace oils in the whiskey. Fanged Pursuit is a 17 year old Kentucky bourbon bottled at 92 proof. Interestingly, Diageo offered a grain range …
Colorado’s Old Elk Whiskey has introduced a new brand extension to their line-up, one based on slowing down the process known as cutting, or adding water to dumped and batched whiskey prior to bottling. The process is called cutting because it cuts the spirit down to the desired proof, which is often far higher. “The …
Chattanooga Whiskey today announced the newest addition to their lineup: Rye Single Barrels, which are the uncut, unfiltered expression of the company’s malt-forward approach to rye. Inspired by one of the distillery’s first experimental batches of whiskey, this version of their rare and flavorful style was made from the same four-grain, three-malt mash bill as …
Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye, with the consignment to ship in March. “When we began selling our rye many years ago, American rye whiskey was virtually an afterthought for a lot of people. Our team takes pride in …
Colorado’s Tincup Whiskey is substantially overhauling their product line in 2025. First is Tincup Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the company’s lowest priced offering to date, $24.99. That price point and its low strength of 80 proof position it as a mass market product. Tincup Straight Bourbon is already in the pipeline for this month. Next, the …
