Move Over Scotch Snobs.
It didn’t happen overnight, but Indian craft whisky has been making steady strides, with Amrut and Paul John being pioneers.. And now, for many Indian single malt is now ‘the good stuff’.
Bourbon Weekly Roundup #1
It’s been a very busy bourbon world recently. Tons of new releases, including new celebrity brands and overpriced products featuring sourced whiskey mixed with high-grade marketing speak. But we’ve also seen new creative efforts emerge from brands like Wild Turkey and Remus Bourbon.
Papa’s Pilar Introduces Rye-Finished Rum
Papa’s Pilar Rye-Finished Rum offers an oak-forward taste with subtle hints of coffee, baking spices and dark chocolate.
MGP Ingredients to Acquire Penelope Bourbon
The upfront consideration is $105.0 million in cash to be paid at closing, with further potential earn-out contingent consideration of up to a maximum cash payout of $110.8 million measured through December 31, 2025 if certain performance conditions are met.
BLACKENED Whiskey Announces Its First North American Release of Cask Strength
BLACKENED Whiskey Cask Strength features notes of rolled oats, vanilla wafer, fig, maple sugar, and toffee on the nose. On the palate are hints of walnut, caramel, and vanilla creme with a brown sugar, ancho chile, and a cinnamon spice finish.
Chattanooga Whiskey Founder’s 11th Anniversary Blend Announced
“Founder’s is a great example of how we continue to take the road less traveled. Having 3 Solera Barrels is completely unique to the industry…”
The White Oak Shortage That Could Ruin the Bourbon Industry
A crucial aspect of making bourbon is under threat.
Buffalo Trace Distillery Introduces Old Charter Oak: Spanish Oak
We specifically wanted to test Spanish Oak as part of this collection because of its connection to sherry, which is known to be a nuttier, fruitier spirit. We were curious how those flavors would impact the taste of whiskey, and we are very pleased with the result.
Heaven’s Door to Open Distillery in Kentucky
Heaven’s Door Spirits, the celebrated whiskey brand founded by Bob Dylan, announced today its plans to open a new distillery in Pleasureville, Kentucky. Located on over 160 acres of rolling hills astride Six Mile Creek, the picturesque property was once owned by Squire Boone.
Bourbon Could Be Worth $12.8bn By 2031
The Bourbon market was found to be worth US$7.8 billion in 2021, and is estimated to rise by value to US$12.8bn by 2031, after increasing by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%.