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 …
8 Shires Distillery is excited to announce its Year Long 10th Anniversary Celebration. It officially begins on the Fourth of July 2024 and continues to July 2025 as we prepare for the United States’ Semiquincentennial. The celebration will be a yearlong series of events, collaborations, and presentations by the staff of 8 Shires designed to …
By Richard Thomas When I first started writing professionally about whiskey, Tennessee had just four distilleries making whiskey that wasn’t classed legal moonshine and it didn’t have a whiskey trail. Now it does have an official trail with over two dozen distilleries listed. Yet despite the growth, the fixtures remain the same: some 60 miles …
The Lexington, Kentucky-based bourbon brand RD1 Spirits is leaning harder into its wood-finishing with the creation and filling of a new role, Research and Development Master Distiller. Former University of Kentucky distilling researcher and instructor Jarrad Gollihue, PhD, will lead this science-heavy position, overseeing RD1’s wood-finishing operations and experiments with new woods at RD1 Distillery …
If you manage a distillery and want to improve efficiency, this quick guide will show you 11 tools that you’ll need as soon as possible. Let’s cut to the chase and start the list right now so you’ll have a good idea of what to invest in. Task Management Software Task management for breweries doesn’t …
Industry leaders and farm-to-bottle whiskey pioneers Brother’s Bond Bourbon and WhistlePig Whiskey are bonding over a commitment to sustainable craftsmanship as both brands announce the release of their limited edition, farm-based expressions. With the launch of Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey and WhistlePig’s annual release of FarmStock Beyond Bonded Rye Whiskey, the brands …
It has been a massive year for Colorado’s Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse (Ironton). In addition to announcing its upcoming state-of-the-art Louisville, CO production facility and expanded tasting room experience in March, Ironton is now gearing up to debut a full label refresh across its core spirits portfolio. But the momentum doesn’t stop there, because Ironton …
