By Richard Thomas Bourbon enthusiasts are invited to experience an evening of exceptional pours, distinctive auction offerings and spirited entertainment at Matthew 25 AIDS Services’ second annual BBQ, Bourbon & Burlesque, taking place Saturday, October 24, at Warehouse 410 in Evansville, Indiana. The bourbon experience will be led by Caryn Wels, National Brand Ambassador for …
By Richard Thomas After almost two decades in operation, Kentucky’s MB Roland Distillery is to be auctioned for sale in December. Bids will begin on December 7 and conclude on the 14th. The auction includes both the distillery property and the Cave City, Kentucky tasting room. MB Roland was one of the earliest craft distilleries, …
By Richard Thomas Utah’s High West Distillery got its start so early in the craft whiskey boom of the 2010s that they could be described as one of the companies that pioneered a now bedrock business model for small distilleries everywhere: start building your brand with sourced whiskey while financing and building your actual distillery, …
A decade ago, English whisky was a curiosity. Now there are more than 20 brands, a protected definition for English single malt in the works, and a festival of its own: the English Whisky Festival 2026 takes place in Birmingham on Saturday 21 November. For anyone who likes a dram with a film or a …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Although I am sure it seems counter-intuitive to some, the end of the Bourbon Boom should actually guarantee the entry of new companies and brands into the market. The logic is simple: as demand slides back down to a level similar to that of the middle Boom years (as opposed …
The Dalmore has introduced a new, permanent expression to their Principal Collection, Cigar Malt Signature Reserve Aged 18 Years. A considered extension to the existing Cigar Malt range, this whisky is an elevated choice for consumers who enjoy a red wine influenced flavour profile from The Dalmore, coupled with the depth and complexity offered through …
Knob Creek 21 Year Old has returned, with a second batch of the ultra-aged bourbon shipping to bar and store shelves this autumn. Introduced last year in 2025, this bourbon spent more than two decades in the barrel, bottled at 100 proof (as are most Knob Creek whiskeys). Each barrel was individually selected by our …
Still Austin Whiskey Co has officially opened the doors to The Still Austin Quarter at 4211 Willow Springs Road in South Austin. The 15,000-square-foot live music, cocktail, and food destination in The Yard is Still Austin’s love letter to Austin and brings the world of The Musician, the figure on its flagship bourbon label, to …
Missouri distillery is shipping their oldest expression to date, Ben Holladay 10 Year Old Bourbon, on Saturday, October 17. Ben Holladay 10 Year Bourbon was distilled using the original Ben Holladay Bourbon mash bill. After 10 years of aging, Master Distiller Kyle Merklein carefully selected standout barrels for the special release. Bottled at 111 proof …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ All fans of smoky Islay whisky jumped for joy (honestly, if they did not were they really fans?) when Laphroaig announced they were reviving their historical core expression, the middle rung 15 Year Old single malt. This is such good news, a brief summary of the Laphroaig Distilery’s background is …
