This year marks the ninth time Four Roses Distillery has sponsored a clean-up effort of the Salt River in Kentucky. A tributary of the Ohio River that enters the Ohio west of Louisville, the Salt traditionally marks the boundary between Kentucky’s Pennyroyal and Bluegrass regions. For Four Roses, the annual Salt River clean-up campaign is …
Hochstadter’s Slow & Low, the brand that revived America’s original bottled cocktail, Rock & Rye, has unveiled two new additions to its award-winning lineup: the Slow & Low Cherry Old-Fashioned and Slow & Low Maple Old-Fashioned. True to its commitment to delivering craft cocktails with convenience, Slow & Low has collaborated with renowned producers Luxardo …
For the first time ever, Heaven Hill has released a barrel proof version of Elijah Craig Rye. The new bottling has been labeled Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye Batch A925, marking it as a regular brand extension and not a one-shot release. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye (ECBP Rye) has a proof of 108 and …
Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirits has unveiled what is its oldest expression to date: a limited edition 10 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey, the latest expression in its prestigious Reserve Series. Starting in September, this whiskey can be purchased either at the Sagamore Spirit’s distillery in Baltimore or select premium retailers throughout the country. This whiskey was …
Brother’s Bond, a small and independent NDP, has announced the launch of its newest expression: Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain New Batch Bourbon. Crafted from grains grown using regenerative agriculture, this release builds on the brand’s commitment to producing bourbon that not only tastes exceptional but also restores soil health, promotes biodiversity, and supports farming communities. …
When people talk about great spirits, Ireland almost always finds its place in the conversation. Irish whiskey holds a special charm, mixing history, tradition, and craftsmanship in every bottle. But what exactly makes it so respected, and what is an Irish whiskey compared to others? From aging rules to unique production methods, this spirit continues …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B- The new First West line from 15 Stars has three bourbons, with the Toasted Oak Finish positioned as the middle expression, between the normal bourbon (the Small Batch) and the “extra aged” eight year old. The company started in a well-tested fashion, releasing older whiskeys sourced through Kentucky, Tennessee and …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ When I am offered the chance to write up a book published by my alma mater, the University of Kentucky, I’m always happy to oblige, which is how Classic Cocktail Revival found its way to my mailbox. Penned by Jennifer Brian, it positions itself as a work that instructs a novice on …
Von Payne Spirits, a brand with a penchant for gothic label styling and gargoyle-adorned bottles, has acquired the historic Whiteside’s Bakery Company building at 1400 West Broadway in Louisville’s West End. This 60,000-square-foot Mission Revival-style landmark was designed by prominent architect Arthur Loomis, and erected in 1908 as Bond Bread. It was once hailed as …
Earlier this week, Woodford Reserve unveiled its 2025 Master’s Collection release: Sweet Oak Bourbon. That title refers to its aging in Chinkapin oak barrels. Sweet Oak Bourbon also marks the 21st release in Woodford Reserve’s Master’s Collection. Chinkapin is a cousin of the conventional white oak species used to make bourbon barrels. Just as white …
