Craft Whiskey

Colorado’s Laws Whiskey House Unveils A Super Wheated Blend

Denver’s Laws Whiskey House has unveiled a high-wheat expression that celebrates Colorado’s distinctive terroir. As the next annual release in the Laws’ Origins Series, the new Super Wheater is crafted from hand-selected barrels of Laws Four Grain Bourbon and robust 100% Centennial Wheat whiskey. Super Wheater is aged between 5 and 12 years and bottled …

Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Fourth Quintessential Malt Still Available

Last month, Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery, under the direction of Master Blender Murphy Quint, released the fourth in its The QuintEssential American Single Malt series: Wine Club, First Meeting. “Rooted in our winery heritage, this release is a tribute to that legacy. While past expressions have included a foundation of either New American Oak or …

Virgil Kaine Partners With South Carolina’s Cannon Distillery

Virgil Kane, the Lowcountry independent bottler and whiskey brand, recently announced a strategic partnership with Cannon Distillery, an esteemed South Carolina distillery known for its array of artisanal products. This new venture represents a major milestone in the growth trajectory for both companies as they aim to expand their reach in the South Carolina and …

ASCA Appoints Creates COO Position

In its ongoing effort to evolve and expand its service to the craft spirits community, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Pennington as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Pennington will work closely with CEO Margie A.S. Lehrman to address the key issues …

Colorado’s Laws Whiskey House New Tasting Hall Now Open

Laws Whiskey House proudly unveils its highly-anticipated, state-of-the-art tasting room, opening December 21st. The 4,000 square foot, two-story Whiskey Sanctuary boasts a striking whiskey church, tasting rooms, full bar, and stunning cocktail lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, sweeping mountain views, and an expertly crafted cocktail program. “Just as Laws adds to the fabric of American whiskey, …

Top Picks Of 2024

We continue The Whiskey Reviewer‘s tradition of offering the staff’s Top Picks for the previous year, announced every year in early January. This is our informal version of an awards show in print, with an infamous on informal. We do not convene a panel, because that is too much of a bother! Instead, each member …

Posh Hotels, Good Whiskey And Fine Food

By Richard Thomas When it comes to good drink and fine food, living in Kentucky offers a bounty so good that it often surprises those not acquainted with the Commonwealth. The presence of the bourbon industry obviously covers the first part of that pairing, but also serves as the wellspring for the latter. Whiskey and …

Indianapolis’s West Fork Whiskey To Open New Cocktail Bar

West Fork Whiskey Co. has opened its new cocktail bar and tasting room in the vibrant Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis. Located at 1233 Shelby St., the new venue is set to open its doors in Winter 2024/2025 and is aimed at providing locals and visitors a unique space to experience the best of West …

Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit Has Two New Ryes Coming

The Baltimore distillery Sagamore Spirit has two new expressions coming out soon, including their oldest yet. Sagamore 9-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey, and the Sagamore Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey, both part of the brand’s Reserve Series. Sagamore 9-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey exemplifies the craft of long-term aging, proudly representing Sagamore’s oldest age statement to …

New York’s Hudson Whiskey Comes Out With New Rye

New York’s Hudson Whiskey, one of the trailblazers of the American craft distilling movement, has launched its newest limited edition innovation: Hudson New York Rye Whiskey Calvados Cask Finish. The third significantly aged expression is Empire Rye-certified and a proudly New York state whiskey. The production process also underlines that not all whiskeys with a …

Scroll to Top