This is the second installment of a two-part series. For the first installment please see Wild Turkey’s Triumph (Part 1). With the exception of 2016, Wild Turkey has introduced a new Master’s Keep expression each year for the last nine years. It …
The standard Knob Creek Rye now bears a seven year age statement. Jim Beam has chosen to build on the growing age statements of their whiskeys and buck the whole “bourbon shortage” storyline by introducing a new, older expression: Knob Creek Rye 10 Year Old. The new expression is also bottled at 100 proof, and …
By Richard Thomas Raylan Givens, the Federal marshal of Justified, once aptly described bourbon as being like drinking a “warm summer day.” The problem with that, as us Southrons will tell you, is that downing that warm summer day on a warm day leaves you too warm. The coming of warm weather in late springtime …
Back in 2018, I published “The New Golden Age of Wild Turkey (and Why You Should be Paying Attention).” In that post I looked back on the history of the brand, divided it into eras, and concluded by speculating on its future. As I was reading it over r…
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: B+ On my recent visit to Leiper’s Fork Distillery, I had the good fortune to meet Sir Paul Bisset, Director of Tour Guides and Brand Ambassador, and pick up a bottle of their 7-year-old Bottled-in-Bond Rye Whiskey. Paul Bisset was gracious host, as well as an entertaining guy that had us …
Just like wine, whiskey has its own set of characteristics that can complement and enhance various dishes. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, knowing how to pair whiskey with food can make your tasting experience more enjoyable and memorable. The world of whiskey is vast, with a …
Newport, Kentucky’s New Riff Distillery has two new (but “old”) releases out: Ol’ New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Ol’ New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, the latest installments for the distillery’s Whiskey Club and a contemporary, innovative twist on historic 19th century whiskey-making tradition. Both bottled in bond without chill filtration at 100 …
Michter’s is releasing its acclaimed 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye. The release is a single barrel product bottled from stocks over ten years old that have been selected by Michter’s production team. “For over 20 years at Michter’s, we have been hard at work trying to show that American Rye can be a world class …
PRESS RELEASE COPY from Michter’s Announced this week, for the first time since becoming the first American whiskey to be named the World’s Most Admired Whiskey, Michter’s will be releasing its acclaimed 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye. The release is a single barrel product bottled from stocks over ten years old that have been selected […]
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PRESS RELEASE COPY provided by Wild Turkey: This week Wild Turkey announced the release of Master’s Keep Triumph, the latest addition to its highly collectible, annual Master’s Keep series. QUICK FACTS A true celebration of what Kentucky rye whiskey can be, this small batch, 10-year-old rye whiskey is the oldest age-stated rye ever released by […]
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