By Genevieve Jacot-Guillarmod Rating: B Produced at the James Sedgwick Distillery in South Africa, Three Ships is one of the country’s best known whisky brands alongside Bain’s. While Bain’s uses a corn-based mash bill, the Three Ships range focuses on blends and single malts. The Three Ships 10 Year Old was initially released as series …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B For several years now, Mexican whiskey has been gaining prominence, albeit just a little bit at a time. It was back during the Pandemic that I became acquainted with Abasolo Corn Whiskey, and I discovered more Mexican whiskeys during a trip to Oaxaca a couple of years ago. The introduction …
On its tenth anniversary, New Zealand’s Cardrona Distillery has announced a leadership change. Desiree Reid, Founder and Managing Director, is moving into the role of Global Sales Director with International Beverage, relocating to Scotland to focus on driving global growth for all International Beverage brands. Henry Caulton, Cardrona Distillery Chief Financial Officer since 2022, will …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The longer I have been acquainted with it, the more I have come to believe that Michter’s Sour Mash Whiskey is neither bourbon nor rye not just in a categorical sense, but on the senses as well. Despite its mash bill being kept in the shadows, it is known that …
When taste and excitement combine, New Zealand people are eager participants — no combination may be more perfect than whisky paired with a night at the casino. Imagine the fiery finish of a finely aged single malt as roulette spins and gaming chips click in your hands. A good whisky benefits not only regardless of …
Alabama’s Conecuh Ridge Distillery, home of Clyde May’s Whiskey, has installed its column still in Troy, marking a major step toward full on-site production ahead of a planned late 2025 opening. Made with copper, brass and stainless steel, the still is 3,364-pounds, 31-feet high and 24-inches in diameter. The installation included the still being lowered …
Von Payne Spirits, a brand with a penchant for gothic label styling and gargoyle-adorned bottles, has acquired the historic Whiteside’s Bakery Company building at 1400 West Broadway in Louisville’s West End. This 60,000-square-foot Mission Revival-style landmark was designed by prominent architect Arthur Loomis, and erected in 1908 as Bond Bread. It was once hailed as …
Celebrated in tradition, luxury, and refined taste whiskey has been a drink for ages. It’s enjoyed all over the world for its flavors of depth, smoky undertones, and warming effect. An unusual but intriguing experiment in today’s health-conscious age. Content: Whisky was once considered an iconic celebratory drink sipped only by the privileged few; in …
Michter’s will ship a new batch of it’s Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey in September. This whiskey is part of Michter’s series of whiskeys finished in toasted uncharred barrels, which began with their Toasted Barrel Rye Whiskey. This year has seen a Toasted Barrel Rye and Toasted Barrel Bourbon thus far. The root Sour Mash …
Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of the 19th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection®, featuring a distinctive Kentucky Straight American Whiskey. This year’s bottling is a curious blend of three mash bills. Like previous editions, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to ALS research and patient care in memory of Parker …
