By Richard Thomas Rating: Blue Note is a brand from B.R. Distilling Company in Memphis, Tennessee, which was founded in 2014 and the oldest whiskey company currently operating in that city. Their whiskey is distilled under contract with Bardstown Bourbon Company and then shipped to their Memphis facility for maturation. B.R. Distilling is also the …
In its ongoing effort to evolve and expand its service to the craft spirits community, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Pennington as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Pennington will work closely with CEO Margie A.S. Lehrman to address the key issues …
Old Forester Bourbon has announced the return of Old Forester 1924 to shelves for a second year. When introduced last January, this 10 year old, 100-proof bourbon sold out nationally in weeks. “Old Forester 1924 quickly became a consumer favorite of our beloved Whiskey Row Series,” said Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo. “We are glad …
Laws Whiskey House proudly unveils its highly-anticipated, state-of-the-art tasting room, opening December 21st. The 4,000 square foot, two-story Whiskey Sanctuary boasts a striking whiskey church, tasting rooms, full bar, and stunning cocktail lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, sweeping mountain views, and an expertly crafted cocktail program. “Just as Laws adds to the fabric of American whiskey, …
Speyside distillery and single malt brand Glen Grant launched The Glasshouse Collection last month as a new prestige range featuring the oldest aged expressions ever in the distillery’s permanent collection. The Glen Grant 21 Year Old is joined by The Glen Grant 25 Year Old and 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskies to form …
We continue The Whiskey Reviewer‘s tradition of offering the staff’s Top Picks for the previous year, announced every year in early January. This is our informal version of an awards show in print, with an infamous on informal. We do not convene a panel, because that is too much of a bother! Instead, each member …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- For a long time, the only brand in the Jim Beam portfolio that was more neglected than Old Grand-Dad was Old Overholt. The only two expressions in the line were the namesake standard and Old Grand-Dad 114, a favorite budget buy among fans of high rye bourbon. What is more, …
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: A Longrow is named after a distillery that was once located next to Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown, Scotland. The original distillery was founded in 1824 by John Ross and closed in 1896. The property was later incorporated into Springbank, and Longrow’s old warehouse now houses Springbank’s bottling hall. In the …
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: A This 2024 release of US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon is the latest in ten years of the label. The Toasted Barrel expression is distinguished from the standard US*1 Bourbon by its double new oak treatment: a second maturation round in a toasted barrel, following its initial rest in a …
By Richard Thomas When it comes to good drink and fine food, living in Kentucky offers a bounty so good that it often surprises those not acquainted with the Commonwealth. The presence of the bourbon industry obviously covers the first part of that pairing, but also serves as the wellspring for the latter. Whiskey and …
