Maker’s Mark has announced the next iteration of its Wood Finishing Series, The Keepers Release 2025, described as inspired by the warehouse team who ensure every barrel of Maker’s Mark matures consistently to the founders’ taste vision. Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series is a collection of one-of-a-kind expressions that use an innovative wood stave-finishing technique, …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Although the world’s whisky boom seems to be coming to an end, it lasted long enough to finally bring Japanese whisky into the spotlight and spawn an expansion of their whisky-making industry. Although growth in Japan was not nearly as explosive as in, say, Ireland, it saw more new distillery …
Today, Old Forester releases its latest expression in the 117 Series: Bottled in Bond Rye – This release marks the first Bottled in Bond Rye Whisky handcrafted by Old Forester. The 1897 Bottled in Bond Act required that each bottling be composed of barrels filled during a single distillation season. This small batch of Rye …
Jack Daniel’s is introducing a new way for drinkers to enjoy its growing lineup of Jack & Coca-Cola ready-to-drink (RTD) Canned Cocktails with the launch of the Jack & Coca-Cola Flavors Pack. The six-pack includes an assortment of 12 oz. cans of real Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey perfectly mixed across three varieties: Jack & Coca-Cola, …
Kentucky Bourbon Festival announced tickets for the 2025 festival will go on sale April 17 with early-access for “Bourbon Insiders” on April 16. The festival will offer multiple ticket tiers, from Bourbon Taster general admission weekend passes to premium VIP experiences. The 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival is Sept. 5-7 in Bardstown, Ky., the Bourbon Capital …
For centuries, wine has been more than just a drink—it’s been a symbol of celebration, culture, and craftsmanship. Whether it’s a bold red shared over a romantic dinner, a crisp white enjoyed on a summer afternoon, or a glass of sparkling wine raised in a toast, wine has a way of bringing people together and …
So there I was, nursing a glass of whiskey at this new spot, when my buddy Mike wouldn’t shut up about the bar we were leaning on. Not the whiskey selection—the actual physical bar. “Dude, this is old-growth Douglas fir from the Stimson Mill,” he kept saying, running his hand over the surface like it …
Lebanon, Kentucky-based brand Yellowstone Bourbon has made a permanent brand extension in adding Yellowstone Small Batch 107 Bourbon. Small Batch is aged six years and the only variety in the Yellowstone portfolio to feature an age statement on packaging. Bottled at 107 proof, the expression is one of the highest proof everyday offerings from Yellowstone. …
Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery has turned out two installments from its annual, limited release line for the end of the 2024-25 winter season. The first is what they consider the flagship for their annual, limited editions: the Cedar Ridge Port Cask Finished Bourbon. The Port in question comes from Cedar Ridge’s own in-house fortified wine, …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The thing about Michter’s Legacy Series is one could be forgiven for forgetting it exists. This is because from its inception, the series has consisted of two brands: Bomberger’s and Shenk’s. Both of those have been around for years, with the pair being spins on the company’s bourbon and sour …
