Maker’s Mark, the iconic Kentucky bourbon driven by the pursuit of better flavor and a better world, has announced Dr. Blake Layfield as the brand’s next Master Distiller and Beth Buckner as lead blender. “Visionary leadership has been a critical and consistent factor in the success of Maker’s Mark, from the moment Bill Sr. and …
By Richard Thomas Having spent a good deal of time asking people with what bottle they were first introduced to whiskey, I have only heard a rye whiskey mentioned once. Various bourbons, Scotch and Irish whiskies have been cited dozens upon dozens of times, and even Canadian whiskies appear in the recollections of Boomers, but …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ This was one of the reviews lost during The Whiskey Reviewer‘s hacking incident in late October/early November 2024. So, this is the second (and hopefully last) time I am writing up the latest release from Angel’s Envy, their Triple Oak bourbon. More than a decade ago, Lincoln Henderson and his …
On Friday, October 25, malware took over The Whiskey Reviewer. Control of the website was restored that day, and the problem appears to have been eliminated and the website restored working order on Monday, October 28. As I’m writing this, it is Tuesday morning and the site has been stable for 24 hours. To ensure …
For American consumers seeking unique, high-quality alcoholic beverages that can’t easily be found in local stores, MyDrinx.shop is a revelation. Specializing in spirits and liquors sourced primarily from Europe, this online destination offers a treasure trove of rare and hard-to-find bottles that bring Old World charm and craftsmanship right to your doorstep. From artisanal liqueurs …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Jimmy Russell is one of the living legends of not just Kentucky bourbon, but of world whiskey generally. That legend began 70 years ago, when Russell first began working at what was then called Anderson County Distilling, sweeping floors in 1954. During Russell’s time as an employee, the name would …
By Richard Thomas Going back as far as we at The Whiskey Reviewer can personally remember, the flagship single malt of The Glenmorangie has been their Original 10 Year Old. More than twenty years ago, I brought back a bottle from Europe to share with our Deputy Editor, Kurt Maitland, since my circuitous, on-the-cheap route …
West Fork Whiskey Co. has opened its new cocktail bar and tasting room in the vibrant Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis. Located at 1233 Shelby St., the new venue is set to open its doors in Winter 2024/2025 and is aimed at providing locals and visitors a unique space to experience the best of West …
Dear Readers, After 13 years without experiencing this manner of trouble, The Whiskey Reviewer website was hacked and hijacked on October 25. After a week of struggling with the issue, I believe I’ve identified the problem and resolved it. Yet the only way to know for certain is to watch and wait, since I’m reluctant …
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: B- The Unicorn’s Tale is the second release in Ardbeg’s Anthology Collection, showcasing the distillery’s creativity. Dr. Bill Lumsden, head whisky creation and distilling at Ardbeg, names each whisky in the collection after a different mythological creature. So this time, it’s a unicorn. Lumsden said, “At Ardbeg we love to …
