A whiskey bar scatters attention in several directions. A bartender asks a question, another guest joins the conversation, glassware moves across the counter, and the bottle being poured may become the focus. Video poker can coexist with that activity because a hand is short, self-contained, and controlled by one person. The cards remain visible while …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B For several years now, Mexican whiskey has been gaining prominence, albeit just a little bit at a time. It was back during the Pandemic that I became acquainted with Abasolo Corn Whiskey, and I discovered more Mexican whiskeys during a trip to Oaxaca a couple of years ago. The introduction …
Olta Whisky, a corn-based Mexican whiskey, is now available throughout Colorado and California in locations including Total Wine and Molly’s Spirits and is preparing for expansion into Texas and Florida retail locations in the coming weeks. The 3 year old expression is also currently available in a fast growing list of Latin American restaurants nationwide. …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B Up in St. Paul, Minnesota, three guys teamed up to open a gastropub style micro-distillery, King Coil Spirits. The collective story of Matthew Lange, Matthew Zanetti and Jeremy Maynor is a pretty familiar one to those who know the craft spirits scene. Zanetti is a businessman, and after two decades …
Bourbon, moonshine, and astronomy lovers unite. To mark the upcoming total solar eclipse, Casey Jones Distillery today announced the launch of its new four grain Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon (SRP: $49.99 for a 750ml) and the re-release of its previously sold out Total Eclipse Moonshine ($29.99 for a 750ml). Created by Master Distiller Arlon …
Barrel House Distilling Co., a pioneer in crafting exceptional spirits, has officially broken ground on their significant expansion into Harrison County, marking a milestone moment for both the company and the local community. This expansion project, totaling a remarkable $1.8 million investment, is set to commence in the first and second quarters of 2024. The development will …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Heaven Hill launched their Heritage Collection last year with a 17 year old bourbon, but the distillery has a habit of using their annual series to showcase the breadth and depth of what they make there (witness the variety of Parker’s Heritage over the years). So their choice for the …
Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey, the 2023 edition of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection. Each spring, this annual, highly limited release will feature some of the distillery’s oldest inventory of aging whiskey, continuing the standard of excellence Heaven Hill has practiced since 1935. Each …
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Pensive Distilling Co. in Newport is the newest member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Founded by Scott Quigley in 2020, Pensive is located at 720 Monmouth Street in downtown Newport and includes a horse-themed restaurant and bar. …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B Balcones made it’s reputation with their very first whiskey, Baby Blue. This was partly because although they weren’t the first operational whiskey distillery in Texas (that was Garrison Brothers), they were the first one to release a product. The other reason is their innovative approach in making that product; Baby …
