Buffalo Trace Distillery announces today the return of its immersive traveling tasting experience: Buffalo Trace Distillery On Tour. Now in its second year, the tasting and retail experience will visit four U.S. cities: Branson, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri; Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas; and Denver, Colorado, bringing the Distillery experience to fans beyond its Frankfort, KY home. Buffalo …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Jim Beam earned the top spot as America’s best-selling bourbon company only in recent years, and much of the credit for seizing that crown does not go to Jim Beam itself. Instead, it goes to the steady promotion of the many brands owned by the company. The endgame came when …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B Branch & Barrel is located in Centennial, Colorado (“The Centennial State”), an exurb of Denver located south and just slightly east of Denver’s core. Operating since 2015, the distillery is part of a vibrant craft whiskey scene that I had in the running for becoming America’s third whiskey state (after …
Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery, under the direction of Master Blender Murphy Quint, has released the second in its Anniversary Edition series of limited-edition bourbons, the Cedar Ridge Anniversary Edition Bourbon. “This year’s Anniversary Edition features some truly incredible cask-finished bourbons, including a few I’m working with for the first time. I wanted to keep a …
Key Takeaways An interactive whisky tasting station upgrades standard corporate entertainment into an engaging, memorable experience that encourages organic networking. Hiring a professional mixology service guarantees expert guidance, high-quality ingredients, and flawless execution for a premium feel. Curating a diverse selection of whiskies and custom cocktails ensures that both seasoned connoisseurs and beginners enjoy the …
Earlier this year, Sazerac bought a large portion of the debt of the troubled Garrard County Distilling, which gave them the standing to push for a foreclosure auction in court. That proceeding has reached its conclusion last week, with Sazerac announcing they had acquired the Lancaster, Kentucky distillery. The Garrard County Distilling facility, which opened …
By Richard Thomas Enthusiasts who know anything about the global market for rare bottles know that when the subject is the most expensive whiskies out there, American stuff never comes up. And I mean never. The truly expensive stuff in the world carries a six digit price tag at retail, and of those bottles that are …
The Ashbrook Hotel, the new 14-room boutique hotel located in the heart of Frankfort, KY, has begun selling bourbon by the bottle, offering guests and visitors the chance to take home a range of unique selections. The hotel’s new offering features an exciting lineup of bourbons, including Eagle Rare and E.H. Taylor Small Batch. Additional …
Non-Distiller Producer (NDP) Kooper’s Whiskey has introduced a new tweak to Texas whiskey by finishing bourbon in Texas-sourced oak. Regional oak variations have been a thing in craft whiskey since its earliest days, especially with wood sourced from Wisconsin and Minnesota, which have shorter growing seasons and tighter wood grain that restrict the whiskey’s access …
I’d like to thank Four Roses and their PR Team for providing this sample with no strings attached.
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