Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery has turned out two installments from its annual, limited release line for the end of the 2024-25 winter season. The first is what they consider the flagship for their annual, limited editions: the Cedar Ridge Port Cask Finished Bourbon. The Port in question comes from Cedar Ridge’s own in-house fortified wine, …
Chattanooga Whiskey today announced the newest addition to their lineup: Rye Single Barrels, which are the uncut, unfiltered expression of the company’s malt-forward approach to rye. Inspired by one of the distillery’s first experimental batches of whiskey, this version of their rare and flavorful style was made from the same four-grain, three-malt mash bill as …
Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye, with the consignment to ship in March. “When we began selling our rye many years ago, American rye whiskey was virtually an afterthought for a lot of people. Our team takes pride in …
Colorado’s Tincup Whiskey is substantially overhauling their product line in 2025. First is Tincup Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the company’s lowest priced offering to date, $24.99. That price point and its low strength of 80 proof position it as a mass market product. Tincup Straight Bourbon is already in the pipeline for this month. Next, the …
Whiskey is more than just a drink—it’s a symbol of craftsmanship, history, and prestige. The world’s best whiskeys have transcended generations, captivating collectors and connoisseurs alike. From the deep smoky notes of Islay Scotch to the smooth vanilla and caramel undertones of Kentucky bourbon, each whiskey tells a unique story. In this article, we take …
By Richard Thomas When I penned Why The Trade War Didn’t Put Pappy Back Within Reach in December 2021, a year after Joe Biden’s clear victory in the 2020 elections, I never expected to revisit the subject of tariffs on American whiskey exports again. But here we are. The trade war started by President Trump …
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 …
For many years-actually for a lot, way more than decades-whiskey has been irreparably bonded to gambling. The smoky, smoke-filled rooms of western frontier saloons find their places nestled among more elite gaming establishments featuring the quiet rustle of conversation and ornate chandeliers. Tradition meets excitement where gamblers prefer mixing the perfect pace of enjoying your …
Lexington, Kentucky’s Town Branch Distillery—the only brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail—has announced an overhaul in its blending and batching process for several key whiskeys. The distillery has overhauled barrel selection methods, proofing techniques, and, most notably, increased the average age of the whiskeys within its updated blending strategy. Town Branch Kentucky Straight …
New Riff Distilling announced the subsequent release of its award-winning Balboa Rye, the Newport distillery’s acclaimed specialty whiskey initially released in 2019 and carefully distilled with trusted heirloom grains. “Balboa Rye holds a special place in our hearts and in the story of New Riff, as it’s the first whiskey ‘riff’ that we created with …
