Ireland’s Midleton Distillery Celebrates 200 Years
Ireland’s largest distillery is celebrating 200 years since the original Midleton Distillery opened in 1825, along with the 50th anniversary of the “new” Midleton, which… Read More
Middle West Spirits
Middle West Spirits Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey: Wheat Done Right
This whiskey is all about toasted aromas and flavors being superbly integrated. I’ll take this whiskey over any purposely “toasted” release I can think of because those notes aren’t all barrel and new lumber.
Middle West Spirits Dark Pumpernickel Rye Review: A Unique Cask Strength Experience
According to Middle West, this is the first dark pumpernickel rye whiskey made in North America, and its mash bill contains 80 percent of that grain. Want a rye that’s not a dill Katz’s Deli pickle? Try this.
Changing of the Guard at Ireland’s Midleton Distillery
Master Blender Billy Leighton’s recent decision to step aside from day to day work at Irish Distillers gave his longtime apprentice the dream job of… Read More
Middle West Spirits Announces 14 Acre Expansion for Second Production Plant
Columbus based Middle West Spirits, owners of Middle West, OYO, Vim & Petal, and Lux & Umbra brands, has announced a new 14-acre campus that will be located at 1165 Alum Creek Drive in Columbus, Ohio. Distilling will continue at the o…
MAJOR EXPANSION: Largest Distillery in Ohio Will Soon Be Middle West Spirits
Recently, Middle West Spirits (Columbus, OH) announced a multi-year expansion of its distillery, operational facilities and a 14-acre campus in Columbus, Ohio. Per the brand, the expansion will make Middle West Spirits a top 10 grain-to-glass whiskey & spirits producer by volume in the United States overall and the largest distillery in Ohio. The growth is driven by consumer product demand for the distillery’s […]
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Rye Whiskeys That Impressed Me In 2021
I did not taste as many rye whiskeys in 2021 as I did Bourbons, but there were a few that did impress me for their quality. I am going to list these whiskeys in alphabetical order by brand, not by… Continue Reading →
The First-Ever Ohio Craft Whiskey Festival – Oct 16th (Sold out)
The first ever Ohio Craft Whiskey Festival has been announced and will take place on Saturday, October 16 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Henmick Farm & Brewery in Delaware (4380 N Old State Rd, Delaware, OH 43015).Tickets are Includes 8 tastings an…
Happy Hour Live with Scott Neil and Nick Ravenhall (Episode 888: August 11, 2021)
Earlier this month, Nick Ravenhall and his brother Alex did something most of us would never dream of trying. They led a small team of swimmers through Scotland’s treacherous Corryvreckan whirlpool as part of their Whisky and Waves campaign of open-water swims around Great Britain. The “Whisky Smugglers” are carrying small bottles of whisky during their swim that will be blended and sold later this year to raise money for Sea Shepherd’s ocean conservation efforts in New Zealand, where the Ravenhall brothers call home. Nick joined us on the #HappyHourLive webcast along with Horse Soldier Bourbon co-founder Scott Neil. He Read More »