Laphroaig, the malt distillery on the famed Scottish island of Islay, has unveiled Elements 2.0, the second in its exploratory series of bold whiskies that experiment with different distillation techniques. This new single malt showcases the flavor impact of extending the fermentation period, producing a fruitier whisky that still retains the peaty character that makes …
Glenmorangie has collaborated with acclaimed Japanese conceptual artist Azuma Makoto to create a limited edition single malt – Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old – inspired by the Japanese concept of ‘shinra bansho’, which represents all of nature – ‘the ground, the sky and everything in between’. The Glenmorangie Azuma Makoto […]
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Updated June 23, 2024 By Richard Thomas Rating: B Whenever I am asked about how to organize a trip on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, my first question is always “Where are you staying, Lexington or Louisville?” This is because these two cities, the largest in Kentucky, either embrace or sit on either side of most …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B Continuing with the recent practice of using the Basil Hayden brand to produce many, many iterations of Beam-made whiskeys, the latest such twist has yielded Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke. The journey that led the brand, which started out as a light, dry and 8 year old, 80 proof version of …
This is the second installment of a two-part series. For the first installment please see Wild Turkey’s Triumph (Part 1). With the exception of 2016, Wild Turkey has introduced a new Master’s Keep expression each year for the last nine years. It …
Available starting July 1, the 2024 offering marks a departure from the distillery’s expected release schedule to push the boundaries of extended aging LAWRENCEBURG, KY (June 13, 2024) – Multi-award-winning, best-in-class bourbon producer R…
Today, Old Forester announces a surprise release of its most coveted and rarest expression, President’s Choice, just in time to celebrate Father’s Day. Bottles from several single barrels will be sold online (where shipping is legal) and at Old Forester (tourist) Distillery in downtown Louisville starting at 10 a.m. June 12. President’s Choice dates to …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B Waterford Distillery’s Singe Farm Origin series of single malt whiskeys solves a particular problem facing any new whiskey distillery, but especially one in Ireland and Scotland: how to get spirits on the market without waiting several years or even more than a decade. The distillery began when Mark Reynier, the …
Woodford Reserve has unveiled a new bottling as part of its annual Distillery Series – Toasted Bourbon. The bourbon was created by happenstance. In 2017, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked barrels were accidentally delivered to the distillery and filled with new-make bourbon distillate. Unlike standard bourbon barrels, which are lightly toasted and heavily charred, the Double …
Irish Distillers has continued with their experiments in the Method and Madness line, made through the in-house micro-distillery at New Midleton. In Method and Madness Amburana Wood Edition, they have introduced the first single pot still Irish whiskey aged in casks made from selectively sourced Amburana Wood, usually reserved for spicy-sweet Brazilian spirit Cachaça, Since …
