By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirits has unveiled their oldest expression to date in a limited edition offering in their Reserve Series: a sourced 10 year old rye. The whiskey in question must have been drawn from the sourced stocks acquired by the company prior to the opening of their distillery, because while …
Brother’s Bond, a small and independent NDP, has announced the launch of its newest expression: Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain New Batch Bourbon. Crafted from grains grown using regenerative agriculture, this release builds on the brand’s commitment to producing bourbon that not only tastes exceptional but also restores soil health, promotes biodiversity, and supports farming communities. …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B- The new First West line from 15 Stars has three bourbons, with the Toasted Oak Finish positioned as the middle expression, between the normal bourbon (the Small Batch) and the “extra aged” eight year old. The company started in a well-tested fashion, releasing older whiskeys sourced through Kentucky, Tennessee and …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A Minneapolis’s O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company has shipped it’s oldest offering yet through its Keeper’s Heart brand: a 32 year old Irish single malt. That is much older than the previous release from Keeper’s Heart of this type, last year’s 21 year old. O’Shaughnessy is the distillery that acquired the services of …
First introduced in 2016 and paused since 2019, the Jos. A. Magnus Private Cask Program allows participants to select their own barrel onsite at the distillery in Holland, Michigan, with a limited number of virtual selections available. Each purchase includes the original Seguin Moreau barrel, adding a tangible piece of bourbon-making history to the ownership …
As a healthcare worker pulling long hours during the Pandemic, Zane Brammell was looking for release and distraction, and he discovered bourbon. Not just collecting bottles, but joining the community of enthusiasts that shared his passion. Zane would start a single-barrel club, selecting exclusive barrels to share with members. Two years later, he expanded his …
Marking the 10th Anniversary of the Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition series, Limestone Branch Distillery has released its 2025 Yellowstone Limited Edition, a unique blend of straight bourbon whiskeys thoughtfully aged 10 years. Founder and Master Distiller Stephen Beam and the team at Limestone Branch Distillery collaborated with the blending team at Ross & Squibb Distillery …
Vermont-based non-distiller producer (NDP) and micro-distiller WhistlePig is releasing it’s oldest whiskey yet, The BigSheBang. A 30 year old single malt, the whiskey is obviously sourced, as WhistlePig was founded in 2007 and did not release its first product until 2010. The BigSheBang was finished in in Vin Santo barrels, a rare Italian dessert wine known …
Family-owned Scotch whisky and premium spirits specialist, Gordon & MacPhail, has completed a multi-million-pound warehouse expansion at Benromach Distillery, as part of its long-term investment into the future of the business and continued commitment to the local community. Gordon & MacPhail, which owns both Benromach Distillery and The Cairn Distillery, as well as maturing and …
On August 29, Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo) shipped the latest installments in two of their limited series: Discovery #13 and Ferrand II. The Discovery Series returns with the line’s first-ever double-barreled expression, while the partnership with Maison Ferrand brings a second award-winning cognac finish from the collaboration. Discovery #13 – A Lucky Twist on Tradition …
