The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Distillery Series #16, a barrel proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey finished in table syrup barrels, as the latest innovation in its Distillery Series line of experimental whiskeys. The new expression begins with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye Whiskey, crafted from a mash bill of 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- I think to understand why Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirits does things the way that it does, one needs to start with what Maryland style rye whiskey is. While the Kentucky style of rye, which is as close to bourbon as possible without actually being bourbon, or Pennsylvania’s lots of rye, no …
Most whiskey fans know the classics built on bourbon or rye. Fewer realize that some of the most interesting historic cocktails pair whiskey with cognac. Bartenders in early 20th-century bars often reached for a spirit from a luxury cognac maison alongside their rye or bourbon, using it to add warmth, depth, and subtle fruit notes. …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Operating out of Columbus, Ohio, Middle West Spirits is one of those distilleries that has been around for years, but drew little attention from whiskey fans outside their immediate area until recently. The distillery was co-founded by engineer Ryan Lang in 2008, who has served as their master distiller from …
For the latest installment in its Distillery Series, Louisville distillery Rabbit Hole has released Amrûlé, their rye whiskey finished for 9+ months in Maple Brûlé barrels. Each maple barrel is a testament to the precision and artistry of the masters at Tonnellerie Moreau in Quebec. The maple seasoning and high-intensity char forge a smoky, dark …
New Riff Distilling has announced fan-favorites Winter Whiskey and Sherry Finish Malted Rye are home for the holidays, available for purchase beginning Black Friday, Nov. 28. For more information, visit www.newriffdistilling.com. A Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey made with malted oats and chocolate malt, New Riff’s acclaimed Winter Whiskey is made up of 65% corn, 20% …
Hard on the heels of its recent brand extension for Sazerac Rye, with the addition of Sazerac Rye 100 Proof, Buffalo Trace Distillery is expanding the brand again with Sazerac Rye Full Proof. This new bottling in regular release has a proof of 125, but otherwise is the same stock as used in the standard …
By Richard Thomas Autumn is the hottest season of the year for annualized, limited edition whiskeys in the United States, the time when most of the releases passionately sought by enthusiasts and collectors come out. For Heaven Hill, the second largest distiller in Kentucky bourbon, their main entry to Fall releases has been Parker’s Heritage. …
Castle & Key, the distillery located in the renovated and historic Old Taylor Distillery property in Woodford County, Kentucky, has introduced two new whiskeys: Castle & Key Wheated Bourbon Cask Strength (54.1% ABV; $59.99-$64.99) and Castle & Key Straight Rye Finished in Extra Old Haitian Rhum Casks (58.05% ABV; $64.99-$69.99). The former is the latest …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Sometimes I find it hard to believe that Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirits has been around for a dozen years now, while their distillery has been operational since 2017. During that time, Sagamore has made the full transition from being a non-distillery producer (NDP), relying on whiskeys sourced from other distillers (Indiana’s …
