By David Levine Rating: B+ Continuing Loch Lomond Group’s track record of putting out affordable single malts at heritage age statements, today brings Loch Lomond 18 Year Old Single Malt. Notably, it’s closer to the $10/year threshold than its Glen Scotia 15 cousin (by business, not by location). If you’re looking for an approachable, easy-to-drink, …
The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Distillery Series #16, a barrel proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey finished in table syrup barrels, as the latest innovation in its Distillery Series line of experimental whiskeys. The new expression begins with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye Whiskey, crafted from a mash bill of 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley …
Cave City, Kentucky, located near the famous Mammoth Cave National Park, is expanding its footprint into Kentucky craft bourbon attractions. On December 12th, Cave City will host a ribbon-cutting celebration welcoming Dueling Grounds Distillery and MB Roland Distillery to downtown, marking a new milestone in the city’s growing craft spirits scene. The event will feature …
As younger consumers shift away from traditional alcohol and look toward more intentional, experience-driven beverage options, a new category is emerging at the center of the conversation: cannabis spirits. Once a niche experiment, cannabis-infused beverages are steadily moving into mainstream culture, fueled by changing social habits, new dosing technology, and a growing preference for alternatives …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- I think to understand why Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirits does things the way that it does, one needs to start with what Maryland style rye whiskey is. While the Kentucky style of rye, which is as close to bourbon as possible without actually being bourbon, or Pennsylvania’s lots of rye, no …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Just in time for the Holidays, Brooklyn Brewery has released another batch of its collaboration with Four Roses, a bourbon barrel aged stout. What makes this year different is doubt now hangs over the future of Black Ops. The collaboration is based on Brooklyn Brewery and Four Roses having the …
Most whiskey fans know the classics built on bourbon or rye. Fewer realize that some of the most interesting historic cocktails pair whiskey with cognac. Bartenders in early 20th-century bars often reached for a spirit from a luxury cognac maison alongside their rye or bourbon, using it to add warmth, depth, and subtle fruit notes. …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Operating out of Columbus, Ohio, Middle West Spirits is one of those distilleries that has been around for years, but drew little attention from whiskey fans outside their immediate area until recently. The distillery was co-founded by engineer Ryan Lang in 2008, who has served as their master distiller from …
Located in Washington State, Copperworks Distillery follows the regional specialty of American Single Malts, taking advantage of its very Scottish/Irish climate. The distillery now has a new offering, out in time for the Holidays as either a gift or for feast table drinking: Copperworks Pondera Cabernet Cask American Single Malt. This whiskey was crafted using …
For the latest installment in its Distillery Series, Louisville distillery Rabbit Hole has released Amrûlé, their rye whiskey finished for 9+ months in Maple Brûlé barrels. Each maple barrel is a testament to the precision and artistry of the masters at Tonnellerie Moreau in Quebec. The maple seasoning and high-intensity char forge a smoky, dark …
