Craft Whiskey

Colorado Craft: Unpacking the Terroir and Tradition at Laws Whiskey House

Visiting Denver’s Grain-Forward DistilleryJim Shannon, host of the Bourbon Road podcast, traveled to Denver, Colorado. He visited Laws Whiskey House and sat down with founder Al Laws. This episode explores Al’s passion and the unique approach of his Denver distillery. They discussed the history of the company. They also tasted several of Laws’ distinctive whiskeys.

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ASCA Names New President And Vice President

The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announces the election and installation of Jordan Cotton of Cotton & Reed (DC) as the President of the Board of Directors. He has served as a member of the organization’s Board of Directors since 2023, and has been a key ally on the ground in Washington, including chairing …

Nevada’s Minden Mill Launches Single Malt

The Minden Mill Distillery in Nevada has released its Minden Mill American Single Malt Whiskey. Crafted from only local ingredients at its state-of-the-art distillery nestled along the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Nevada’s high desert, Minden Mill American Single Malt is both a whiskey complying with the new federally recognized American Single Malt standards of …

Brother’s Bond Encourages Regeneratively Farmed Grain For Whiskey

In celebration of Earth Month, Brother’s Bond Bourbon has announced a new campaign underlining regenerative agriculture. This follows on Maker’s Mark introducing its new Star Hill brand earlier this month, which is also tied to regenerative farming practices. Founded by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley in 2021, Brother’s Bond is centered on creating exceptional whiskey …

Bear Fight American Single Malt Review

By Richard Thomas Rating: B Next Century Spirits was founded by Scott Bolin and Joel Pawlak, and the company opened their distillery in Raleigh, North Carolina in 2018. Their website makes it clear that they have positioned themselves as a contract distiller, but the company also has its in-house brands relying on a mix of …

Manatawny Still Works Marks 11th Anniversary With Older Whiskey

Manatawny Still Works in Pottstown, Pennsylvania has marked their 11th anniversary in making whiskey with a special release: a nine year old whiskey, drawn from one of the early barrels filled with their four grain whiskey distillate. That four grain is a mash of 78% malted barley, 2% roasted malt, 9% wheat, 9% oat, 2% …

Cedar Ridge Port Cask Finished Rye Whiskey Review (2025)

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ I first became acquainted with Cedar Ridge Malted Rye back in 2017, following a visit to the Iowa winery and distillery. That expression was the basis for what is their current Straight Rye. This is a 51% malted rye, 34% normal rye mash, with 12% corn and 3% malted barley …

Michigan’s Round Barn Distillery Adds Two Finished Bourbons

Michigan’s Round Barn Distillery has expanded its bourbon portfolio with two extraordinary new releases: Maple Bourbon and Port Barrel-Finished Bourbon. Building on the success of our Baroda Straight Bourbon, these expressions showcase our dedication to innovation while staying true to the craftsmanship that defines our spirits. Maple Bourbon – A rich and indulgent bourbon with …

Indiana’s West Fork Distillery Releases Oldest Whiskey Yet

West Fork Whiskey Co. is excited to announce the release of its Old Hamer 10 Year Bourbon, featuring a historically Hoosier mash bill of 99% corn, and 1% malted barley. Interestingly, with that mash bill the only thing making this a bourbon and not a corn whiskey is the new oak barrel in which the …

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