Jim Beam has raised the bar with its Knob Creek brand, placing the upper rung firmly into the territory of the ultra-aged bourbons with Knob Creek 21 Year Old. “When we first laid this batch to rest, we weren’t chasing any specific age statement – we were focused on crafting a great bourbon, just like …
Ardnahoe Distillery, the newest distillery on Islay, is launching its third core release, a Cask Strength Edition. A 5 year old single malt, the current version of Ardnahoe Cask Strength Edition is bottled at 60.9% ABV. The whisky is drawn entirely from spirit matured in first-fill bourbon barrels. It goes on sale on Thursday 30th October. …
By Richard Thomas Whiskey observers were shocked at the end of last week as word broke that Kirin Holdings Company intended to sell Four Roses for $1 billion. The news arrived in the midst of sliding sales afflicting most of the world’s whiskey industries. According to reports, Kirin was exploring the sale with advice and …
By Richard Thomas Kentucky’s Castle & Key Distillery, located in the revived property of the historic Old Taylor Kentucky in Woodford County, Kentucky, has appointed an industry veteran in Sherrie Moore as their new plant manager. The new appointment comes in the midst of substantial lay-offs at the distillery. Moore began her career in 1975 …
Hardin’s Creek, the experimental whiskey brand from Jim Beam, has announced the release of its Warehouse Series. The new series is a trio, consisting consisting of Warehouse R (“Mushroom”), Warehouse W (“Beaver”) and Warehouse G (“Owl”) releases. The Warehouse Series is the next chapter in Hardin’s Creek’s evolution, which first launched in 2022 with Jacobs Well …
Sullivans Cove in Tasmania was one of the very first distilleries to jump out of the starting gate after Australia legalized distilling in the 1990s. As a testament to their forerunner status, the distillery has released a 25 year old single malt. Aged in a second fill American oak for a quarter century, the Tasmanian …
On Tuesday the founder of Washington’s Dry Fly Distilling, Don Poffenroth,, announced his retirement from the distillery. “It just felt like the right time,” said Poffenroth. “Considering our new partnership with Charlie Wagner (of Wagner Family of Wines and Caymus Vineyards) and Patrick Donovan’s 17 years of experience as master distiller, I knew he was …
Baltimore-based Sagamore Spirits has appointed a new master distiller, promoting Ryan Norwood from Vice President of Operations to the new post. In this new role, Norwood will lead innovation and oversee production, continuing to shape the distinctive character of Sagamore’s rye while honoring its legacy. Norwood joined Sagamore Spirit in 2016, relocating across the country …
Buffalo Trace Distillery has marked the 25th installment of its Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) with its first new addition since the BTAC line-up solidified almost two decades ago: Colonel E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. Introduced in 2000, BTAC honors Buffalo Trace Distillery’s historic whiskey brands and the visionaries behind them, offering enthusiasts some of the …
Whiskey collecting has grown from a niche hobby into a global passion shared by enthusiasts, investors, and casual drinkers alike. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your appreciation, understanding the basics can help you build a meaningful and enjoyable collection. In this guide, we’ll break down what new collectors need to …
