By Richard Thomas Rating: B Ever since the entire category of Japanese Whisky (finally) blew up and attracted international, popular acclaim more than a decade ago, the category has been beset by a shortage of aged stocks of whisky that has put classic brand names like Nikka and Yamazaki out of reach of most consumers. …
By Richard Thomas In my new book Whiskey Stories (due out March 4), I made some observations on the attention given to Nathan Green, the slave (later freedman) who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey, and the rise of African-American distillers before, during and after the spotlight was placed on Green’s story. As part of …
The Speyside-based Tomintoul Distillery has today announced the launch of a rare, limited-edition release, as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, which pays homage to its first Distillery Manager, Islay Shaw. Tomintoul 1966 Bourbon Single Cask No. 6077 (40.3% ABV) is a single cask, single malt Scotch whisky, which was distilled in October 1966 and […]
Green River Distilling, located in Owensboro, Kentucky, has expanded its brand with a new expression: Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon. Presented at barrel strength, ranging from 110 to 130 proof (55 – 65 percent alc. by vol.) by batch, the new expression is aged a minimum of five years. The wheated mash …
By Richard Thomas Douglas Fraser, a contributor to The Whiskey Reviewer, was named to Feedspot’s Top 90 Whiskey Influencers for 2025. This is for his separate Instagram account, @sir_scotchalot. Fraser was listed at number 80, so near the bottom of the list. The same list includes friends of The Whiskey Reviewer like Maggie Kimberl, Heather …
Nevada farm distillery Frey Ranch has announced the release of Frey Ranch 100% Barley Whiskey – the latest offering in its popular Single Grain Series. The genesis of the Single Grain Series was to introduce whiskey connoisseurs and the whiskey curious to the unique characteristics of a solitary grain grown with care by Whiskey Farmer …
Brother’s Bond Bourbon, an the award-winning American whiskey brand founded by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley (best known for acting in The Vampire Diaries) , have announced the successful close of a $7.5 million funding round, a testament to the brand’s momentum and confirming investor confidence in the spirits industry’s growth potential. Brother’s Bond offers …
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, has announced the launch of its first-ever Bottled-in-Bond release. Bulleit Bottled in Bond (50% ABV) is a 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which was produced under the strict standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. For a whiskey to be classed as Bottled-in-Bond, it must meet a strict set of […]
Sustainable distilling experts Organic Architects, have announced that they have submitted a planning application to Highland Council for a new whisky distillery, visitor centre and warehouse on Mulchaich Farm, located in the district of Ferintosh on the Black Isle. The proposal intends to bring distilling back to the heart of this once legendary whisky producing […]
Decant Group, has today announced the official launch of Rey Del Istmo, a new premium, single estate Panamanian rum, that has been harvested, distilled, and aged at Varela Hermanos – the oldest rum distillery in Panama, which was founded in 1908 by Don José Varela Blanco. The inaugural Rey Del Istmo 10 Year Old release […]
