By Richard Thomas Douglas Fraser, a contributor to The Whiskey Reviewer, was named to Feedspot’s Top 90 Whiskey Influencers for 2025. This is for his separate Instagram account, @sir_scotchalot. Fraser was listed at number 80, so near the bottom of the list. The same list includes friends of The Whiskey Reviewer like Maggie Kimberl, Heather …
Nevada farm distillery Frey Ranch has announced the release of Frey Ranch 100% Barley Whiskey – the latest offering in its popular Single Grain Series. The genesis of the Single Grain Series was to introduce whiskey connoisseurs and the whiskey curious to the unique characteristics of a solitary grain grown with care by Whiskey Farmer …
Brother’s Bond Bourbon, an the award-winning American whiskey brand founded by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley (best known for acting in The Vampire Diaries) , have announced the successful close of a $7.5 million funding round, a testament to the brand’s momentum and confirming investor confidence in the spirits industry’s growth potential. Brother’s Bond offers …
The iconic Scotch whisky maker Ballantine’s has decided to join the celebration of Dota 2’s tenth anniversary. It will be the first strong drink partner in the game’s history. Dota 2, launched in 2013, is still one of the most popular multiplayer games in the world. Its battle arenas host millions of players every day. …
Now in its fourth year, this annual cask strength offering packs a high-proof punch with delicious flavor showcasing the quality and excellence that comes straight from the barrel. A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon is the result of continuous year-long tastings to blend the best barrels available. Hand-selected by Distiller David Bock, this year’s release …
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today hailed the groundbreaking agreement made by President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lower India’s tariffs on bourbon, opening the world’s largest whiskey market for significant increases in Kentucky Bourbon offerings. “We have seen worldwide, when trade restrictions are eased, that the elegance and complexity of Kentucky Bourbon …
Asia has become a powerhouse in the whisky industry. It is responsible for some of the most renowned, refined, and award-winning spirits. From Japan’s legendary distilleries to India’s bold single malts, the region offers a fascinating variety of whiskies that appeal to every taste bud. However, this is not all. This region is also making …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Perhaps overlooked in the tumultuous news of major downsizing at Brown-Forman was last month’s release of a new batch of Old Forester 1924 10 Year Old Bourbon. The 1924 expression is a departure from the standard Old Forester in that it has a different origin mash bill: 79% instead of …
For many years-actually for a lot, way more than decades-whiskey has been irreparably bonded to gambling. The smoky, smoke-filled rooms of western frontier saloons find their places nestled among more elite gaming establishments featuring the quiet rustle of conversation and ornate chandeliers. Tradition meets excitement where gamblers prefer mixing the perfect pace of enjoying your …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B Part of the fun of sourced whiskey is when the bottler/negociant behind the stuff provides just a few hard facts about the liquid, but without revealing the source. Situations like that call for those with true nerdom in their bones to play whiskey detective. Such is the case with Cream …
