I have to admit that when I learned of this new release, I thought, “How long can this Wood Finishing Series go on?” Well, it took only one taste of The Keepers Release to convince me that this extension of the series is a great idea.
The iconic red wax darling better known as Maker’s Mark has been a one trick mashbill pony since it’s very first year of production in 1954. A legendary Bourbon that used wheat as its second leading ingredient (beyond corn of course) vs the industry standard of rye in second place. It took them over 50 […]
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There have been several terrific entries to the category over the last few years, some of which we’ve reviewed. But this one’s a standout: lush in aroma and texture and fruit-centric like middle-age rye whiskies.
Oregon’s Westward Whiskey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, as the House Spirits-owned distillery tries to reorganize its business and keep the stills running.… Read More
Popular bourbon producer Maker’s Mark has ventured out into a wheat field and released their first wheat whisky – Star Hill Farm – the first wheat whisky from Maker’s Mark in the 70-year history of the company. Star Hill Farm Whisky 2025 uses a pair of mashbills: one comprised of 70% soft red winter wheat […]
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Star Hill Farm Whisky will be the first to carry an Estate Whiskey certification — a new designation by The Estate Whiskey Alliance™ group established by the University of Kentucky to highlight the advantages of local sourcing and sustainable production in the whiskey industry.
King Car Group’s Kavalan Distillery in Yilan, Taiwan marks its 20th anniversary this year. Kavalan has won numerous awards for its single malts, including the… Read More
Maker’s Mark Bourbon has released The Keeper’s Release – the latest installment in their Wood Finishing Series, a collection begun in 2019 that showcases bourbons using a unique wood stave-finishing technique. Maker’s Mark The Keepers Release was matured for more than six years in hand-rotated barrels, bottled at 54.6% alcohol by volume [109.2 proof] and […]
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