Located in Washington State, Copperworks Distillery follows the regional specialty of American Single Malts, taking advantage of its very Scottish/Irish climate. The distillery now has a new offering, out in time for the Holidays as either a gift or for feast table drinking: Copperworks Pondera Cabernet Cask American Single Malt. This whiskey was crafted using …
For the latest installment in its Distillery Series, Louisville distillery Rabbit Hole has released Amrûlé, their rye whiskey finished for 9+ months in Maple Brûlé barrels. Each maple barrel is a testament to the precision and artistry of the masters at Tonnellerie Moreau in Quebec. The maple seasoning and high-intensity char forge a smoky, dark …
Blade and Bow has announced the release of a 30 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This expression, the oldest ever released by the brand, was first laid up in the spring of 1993 in the legendary rickhouses of Stitzel-Weller Distillery. After decades of careful aging, a meticulous post-maturation selection process commenced, in which Nicole …
By Richard Thomas Autumn is the hottest season of the year for annualized, limited edition whiskeys in the United States, the time when most of the releases passionately sought by enthusiasts and collectors come out. For Heaven Hill, the second largest distiller in Kentucky bourbon, their main entry to Fall releases has been Parker’s Heritage. …
Castle & Key, the distillery located in the renovated and historic Old Taylor Distillery property in Woodford County, Kentucky, has introduced two new whiskeys: Castle & Key Wheated Bourbon Cask Strength (54.1% ABV; $59.99-$64.99) and Castle & Key Straight Rye Finished in Extra Old Haitian Rhum Casks (58.05% ABV; $64.99-$69.99). The former is the latest …
Some thirteen years ago, 8th generation Beam distiller Freddie Noe launched his own brand, Little Book, envisioned as a showcase that could draw on not just whiskeys made at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, but from across the drinks portfolio of parent company Suntory Global Spirits. The name references legendary master distiller Booker …
Heaven Hill Distillery has marked its 90th anniversary with a special release, Heaven Hill Distillery’s 90th Anniversary 9-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Made with bourbon stocks drawn from Heaven Hill’s 78% corn, 12% malted barley, and 10% rye mash bill, this 107-proof Bourbon is a thoughtfully constructed blend of 70% of Heaven Hill’s standard stocks, …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The longer I have been acquainted with it, the more I have come to believe that Michter’s Sour Mash Whiskey is neither bourbon nor rye not just in a categorical sense, but on the senses as well. Despite its mash bill being kept in the shadows, it is known that …
Whiskey collecting can be not just a hobby but a real pleasure if you approach it wisely. Each bottle is not just a drink but a piece of history, a reflection of craftsmanship, tradition, and time. However, without understanding the whiskey market trends and managing your expenses, this hobby can quickly become expensive and may …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A I just finished the manuscript on a new book about Buffalo Trace, and a feature of Buffalo Trace nerdom is knowing all the details of their esoteric collection of warehouses found on their main property. The immediate climate for these buildings are all the same, but they come in so …
