Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression — Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. At 124.7 proof, this expression – part of the Master’s Collection series – celebrates the commitment to craftsmanship of Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall and Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris. Batch Proof showcases the flavor nuances created from the mingling different Woodford …
By Andrew Graham Rating: B I have become quite a fan of most of what’s in the George Remus portfolio. We’ve talked about Remus here before, but in short, it is one of two in-house brands of MGP, the distillery on the Indiana-Kentucky border that’s more commonly associated with large-scale contract distilling. What’s easy to …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ A few years ago, the folks in Lynchburg, Tennessee decided to do a special release of their relatively new rye whiskey (after a series of teaser releases, the flagship JD Rye came out in 2017) by taking it cask strength and single barrel. That was apparently well enough received that …
Redbreast Irish Whiskey, produced by Irish Distillers at its world-renowned Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork, is excited to announce the release of its highly anticipated sixth edition in the Dream Cask series, Redbreast Dream Cask Port to Port Edition. Designed and crafted by Master Blender, Billy Leighton, this limited-edition 27-year-old single pot still Irish whiskey …
The Glendronach has announced its Cask Strength Batch 12 Single Malt, carrying forth the legacy of distillery founder James Allardice since 1826, marrying Highland spirit to Spanish oak. This twelfth batch of The GlenDronach Cask Strength is a richly sherried Highland Single Malt, matured slowly in fine Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía …
Jack Daniel’s has introduced Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey as the newest member of its Single Barrel Collection. Available now across the U.S., Jack Daniel’s Barrel Proof Rye is bottled straight from the barrel and offered at proof points ranging between 125 and 145. Jack Daniel’s Rye Whiskey has a grain bill …
Many would argue that there is no alcoholic beverage in the world that is as universally loved and invested in by drinkers as whiskey. Whiskey is easily one of the most popular and iconic alcoholic drinks in the world, yet many still confuse its definition. The widespread confusion over its definition stems from the many …
As a rule, if a series comes out in serialized batches through the year, the first batches arrive while it is still late winter. Which is to say, January or February. But here we are in April, and batch #1, 2023 of Booker’s is just now arriving. “Charlie’s Batch” is named for Charlie Hutchens, the …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B At my book launch late last year, I was asked what brand was overdue for a cask strength version. Without even a moment’s pause, I said “Bernheim.” Heaven Hill released the cask strength version of its seminal Elijah Craig Small Batch a decade ago, in 2013. Back then, both the …
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: A- First distilled in 1973, Longrow is produced at Springbank Distillery in Campbelton, and is one of three distinct brands to come from that distillery. Longrow was initially conceived as an oily, peaty malt to serve in a blend being created at that time, and consequently it is more heavily …
