J. Mattingly 1845 (formerly known as It’s Bourbon 30 of Georgetown, Kentucky) is purchasing the equity ownership of its founder, Jeff Mattingly. The transaction will leave 100 percent of the company’s ownership with an investment entity controlled by Andrew Varga and Carl Cordova of Gold Corn & Co. “We are honored and thrilled to be …
Two Stacks Irish Whiskey is giving the often overlooked category of single grain whiskey some real attention with its latest offering, now available throughout the US through importer Foley Family Wines & Spirits. It is available in both a 700 ml bottle and the unique 100 ml Dram in a Can. As one of only …
Jackie Zykan, the former Old Forester Master Taster turned consultant, is stepping away from Hidden Barn Bourbon. Zykan created Hidden Barn Bourbon in 2022, in partnership with Royce Neeley and Nate Winegar. In 2024, Neeley purchased Hidden Barn from the partners, with Zykan remaining as Master Blender and Winegar as Brand Ambassador. Winegar will continue …
Heaven Hill has released the 2nd edition of its Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, a limited-edition annual release. The 2025 edition of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye Whiskey is made with a mashbill of 63% rye, 20% corn, and 13% malt— a higher rye content than Heaven Hill’s normal, Kentucky-style Rye Whiskey. …
By Richard Thomas Jim Beam has the ninth chapter of Little Book in the pipeline. This series was launched in 2017 to raise the profile of heir apparent Freddie Noe, the son of Beam Master Distiller Fred Noe. The brand name refers back to their legendary predecessor Booker Noe, and as originally conceived Little Book drew …
Old Forester Distilling Co. today announced the national release of its new Old Forester Cocktail Cherries, a premium addition designed to complement the brand’s distinguished portfolio of American whiskeys. These cherries offer a sophisticated garnish, bringing the quality and heritage of Old Forester directly to home bars across the country. They are crafted from amarena-style …
The Speyside-based Glenfarclas Distillery has today announced the launch of a new limited-edition 70 Year Old release. Glenfarclas 70 Year Old (42.9% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky distilled on November 20, 1953, and matured in first-fill Sherry casks under the watchful eyes of six different distillery managers over seven decades. When this oldest […]
The Islay-based Laphroaig distillery has announced the release of the second edition of its Archive Collection 38 Year Old. Laphroaig Collection 38 Year Old (41.3% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, initially matured in American ex-bourbon casks before being finished in second-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads. Created during a decade of change at the distillery, […]
Continually recognized for its excellence, this latest reimagining of the coveted release was batched to barrel proof of 123.8, and is slated to hit shelves later this summer
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Wild Turkey is poised to drop another batch of Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon, the middle aged expression of Russell-made, Wild Turkey bourbon has a new cask strength proof point for 2025. First introduced in June 2021 and historically batched at a barrel proof of 114.8, each release of the 13 Year Old is …
