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 …
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 …
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 …
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, 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 …
Northwestern distillery Westward Whiskey has marked its 20th anniversary with the release of Westward Whiskey Milestone Edition No. 2 – A Discovery of Spice. As a follow-on to last year’s inaugural release, Edition No. 2 reflects an unrivaled expression of spice, one that highlights Westward’s journey thus far while setting the tone for many iterations …
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: B+ Liberty Pole Spirits is a family-owned and -operated craft distillery started in 2016 by Jim, Ellen, Rob and Kevin Hough. The Houghs are longtime residents of Washington County, Pennsylvania. They caught the distilling bug in the early 2000’s when Jim bought a 10-gallon still and learned the ropes of …
By David Levine Rating: B+ It’s hard to believe that Stauning Danish Whisky is almost 20 years old. Founded in 2005 by a group of nine friends, it came online at roughly the same time as the first wave of the new craft movement in the US. In many ways, Stauning represents the entire Nordic/Scandinavian …
Virginia Distillery Co. is thrilled to announce the debut of The Brewer’s Coalition, an innovative new limited-edition series of American Single Malt whiskies aged to perfection and then finished in beer casks from preeminent breweries across the United States. The distillery is kicking off this new range of whiskies with two Fall releases in partnership …
Whiskey, like wine, carries with it a rich tradition of craftsmanship and artistry. However, as the spirits industry evolves, technology is proving to be an essential ally in distilling and production. Modern innovations are reshaping every facet of the whiskey business, from grain management to consumer engagement. This blog explores how technology is transforming the …
