Blue Run has announced its first ever Single Barrel Rye Whiskey, dropping just in time for Mother’s Day. Blue Run Kentucky Straight Emerald Single Barrel Rye Whiskey marks the second release from Blue Run’s award-winning Emerald Rye series. Blue Run Emerald Single Barrel Rye will be available only online at BlueRunSpirits.com beginning at 3:00 p.m. …
Back in February, I published a Russell’s Reserve rye comparison. My goal wasn’t to determine the superior whiskey, but rather, to illustrate which might fare best for you, the reader. After all, each expression has its own strengths, specifications, a…
As Michter’s continues to face inventory constraints due to strong demand, the company is taking steps to expand capacity responsibly. In recent years, Michter’s has grown fermentation capacity by adding six 18,000-gallon fermenters made by Louisville-based Vendome Copper & Brass Works. In late 2022, Michter’s transitioned its core Shively distillery to a 24/7 operation. Additionally, …
By Randall H. Borkus Average Rating: A Last month saw Michter’s Distillery release a new edition of its 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon. That is a big deal because unlike most of its peer labels, Michter’s 10 Year Old doesn’t necessarily come out every year, and it wasn’t shipped in 2022. Michter’s President Joseph J. …
Before bourbon, I had fewer friends. To the outsider, this might sound strange. But to the majority of us in the whiskey community, it rings true. The relationships fostered within this hobby eclipse any rare bottle or remarkable flavor profile. Friend…
Old Potrero has set the date for the debut of its latest single barrels, a 100% Straight Rye Whiskey, a 100% Straight Rye Sherry Cask Finish, and a 100% Straight Rye Port Cask Finish. With only 6,400 bottles available nationwide, these single barrels were hand selected by Master Distiller, Bruce Joseph, as the best representations …
Craft whiskey releases keep gaining in age. In Pittsburgh, Wigle’s first 8-Year Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys can now be purchased from their distillery shop and their online store for local pick and is shipping to Pennsylvania + Washington DC addresses Just 200 bottles were produced of each Single Barrel Rye and Bourbon. Wigle has previously …
I recently acquired a 2022 Camp Nelson B Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel selection that, in some ways, reminds me of releases from 2016-2018.
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By Richard Thomas Usually it’s Christmas or birthdays that prompt splurging, but when it comes to splurging on whiskey, I think St. Patrick’s Day is as good an excuse as any to pick up a very fine bottle of Irish Whiskey. After all, if you’re self-employed or run your own business (as I do) and …
By Richard Thomas High end bourbon has been rocked by twin scandals in 2023, and while they are taking place on opposite sides of the country, all of it lies in the realm of bottles that are either truly finite (i.e. no more are coming) or those commanding demand that far outstrips supply. Collectables, in …
