By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The full name for this bottle is 15 Stars Fine Aged Rye Founder’s Reserve, but most 15 Stars concoctions come with a tile of “Fine Aged” something. Another rye from 15 Stars is called First West. To simplify description and avoid confusion, I’ve dropped that part and zeroed in on …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- During the 2010s, Utah’s High West made a splash with whiskey nerds for their transparency. Although they were a negociant (or non-distiller producer, as bloggers who didn’t know there was a better term already in use in whisky circles preferred to call such a company), they had two characteristics that set …
J. Mattingly 1845 (formerly known as It’s Bourbon 30 of Georgetown, Kentucky) is purchasing the equity ownership of its founder, Jeff Mattingly. The transaction will leave 100 percent of the company’s ownership with an investment entity controlled by Andrew Varga and Carl Cordova of Gold Corn & Co. “We are honored and thrilled to be …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B The most approachable of the latest Lock, Stock and Barrel releases (I wrote up their 21 year old rye earlier this month) is their new Vatted Rye. Frankly, I adore the name. It is borrowed from the now outmoded Scotch whisky terminology of referring to a blend of malt whiskies …
Two Stacks Irish Whiskey is giving the often overlooked category of single grain whiskey some real attention with its latest offering, now available throughout the US through importer Foley Family Wines & Spirits. It is available in both a 700 ml bottle and the unique 100 ml Dram in a Can. As one of only …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- As it has been years since I last wrote about the brand, a brief background summary of Lock, Stock and Barrel is called for. The brand is owned by Cooper Spirits, a company founded in 2006. Cooper Spirits is an independent bottler, reliant upon sourced spirits, but knowing their foundation …
Redemption Whiskey is set to release for pre-order the latest installment of its Ancients Series on Father’s Day, June 15 with the release of Redemption 18 Year Old Bourbon. Expected to sell out quickly, the scarce supply will be available in select markets for pre-order on ReserveBar.com beginning on Father’s Day, June 15. Made in Lawrenceburg, …
Ahascragh Distillery is proud to announce the launch of Clan Colla 9-Year-Old, the newest expression in its acclaimed Clan Colla Family Bond collection. Clan Colla 9-Year-Old is a blend of fine malt and grain whiskeys. It is first matured in traditional ex-Bourbon barrels before being carefully finished in Bordeaux red wine casks, the first from …
The Sazerac Company is now releasing its inaugural Irish whiskey following its acquisition and rebranding of its Irish Whiskey outpost, Hawk’s Rock Distillery: Garavogue 20 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey. The ultra-aged Irish single malt was crafted by Master Blender Helen Mulholland, the first female Master Blender in Irish Whiskey history, having earned the …
Binder’s Stash has announced a landmark strategic partnership with the iconic Willett Distillery. This collaboration has brought Willett, who has not been especially known for partnering with other companies since the end of their relationship with Old Pogue, into a rare and unusual arrangement with Binder’s Stash. The partnership provides Binder’s Stash with unique access …
