Carin Luna-Ostaseski wanted an approachable Scotch whisky for newcomers, so she decided to blend her own. 11 years ago, the first bottles of SIA Scotch… Read More
Carin Luna-Ostaseski wanted an approachable Scotch whisky for newcomers, so she decided to blend her own. 11 years ago, the first bottles of SIA Scotch Whisky hit the market, becoming one of the first crowd-funded whiskies to successfully go on sale. We’ll catch up with Carin on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Irish Whiskey sales took a hit on 2023, but remains one of the fastest-growing segments of the whisky market. We’ll have the details, along with the rest of the week’s whisky news and much more.
‘Tis the season for gathering friends and family! Elevate your festive cheer with a bright holiday cocktail from our friends at Uncle Nearest. Boasting a palate of light vanilla cream, caramelized sugar and the unmistakable spice of rye, we think Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey is the perfect choice. But your favorite rye is always […]
‘Tis the season for gathering friends and family! Elevate your festive cheer with a bright holiday cocktail from our friends at Uncle Nearest.
Boasting a palate of light vanilla cream, caramelized sugar and the unmistakable spice of rye, we think Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey is the perfect choice. But your favorite rye is always the answer.
Here’s to another holiday season, raise your glasses and let the festivities begin!
Directions: Build all ingredients in a cocktail mixing glass and mix with a cocktail spoon until the jam is incorporated. Add ice and stir cold for 20 seconds. Fine stain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange swift.
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A drinkable sweet potato cocktail? Sure! Whatever the family dynamics this week, a unique cocktail is sure to keep the conversation rolling…or bring some sweet silence from Uncle Jim. Here’s to a week of delicious food, killer drinks, and a nap or two. Ingredients: 2 oz Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey 0.5 oz sweet potato […]
A drinkable sweet potato cocktail? Sure! Whatever the family dynamics this week, a unique cocktail is sure to keep the conversation rolling…or bring some sweet silence from Uncle Jim. Here’s to a week of delicious food, killer drinks, and a nap or two.
Directions: Combine all liquid ingredients in a rocks glass over a large cube. Stir for approximately 30 seconds, until desired dilution and chill are achieved. Garnish with orange peel.
*Sweet Potato Syrup:
1 sweet potato
2 qt water
48 oz brown sugar
16 oz coconut sugar
Directions: Boil down the sweet potato in 2 qt water for 15 mins. Blend the water and sweet potatoes. Measure out 64 oz of sweet potato juice and add in the brown and coconut sugar to blend together.
Looking for an easy batch-able cocktail? This Easy Bourbon Punch is perfect for a hassle-free Thanksgiving.
Women still face huge barriers to equality within the whisky industry, according to a new survey from the Our Whisky Foundation. The survey found high… Read More
Women still face huge barriers to equality within the whisky industry, according to a new survey from the Our Whisky Foundation. The survey found high levels of unconscious bias and sexual harassment along with a perceived lack of respect for women working in the industry. We’ll discuss the survey’s findings with Becky Paskin of the Our Whisky Foundation on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Heaven Hill’s new Bardstown distillery reached a major milestone this week, while the Bourbon Women honored this year’s Women in Whisky Award winners.
When Rosebank Distillery’s stills went silent in 1993, many whisky lovers assumed the Falkirk distillery was gone forever – especially after thieves stole the copper… Read More
When Rosebank Distillery’s stills went silent in 1993, many whisky lovers assumed the Falkirk distillery was gone forever – especially after thieves stole the copper stills for scrap a couple of years later. Now, after 5 and a half years of work, Rosebank has come back to life, and the team at Ian Macleod Distillers filled the first casks of Rosebank since 1993 this week. We’ll talk with Ian Macleod’s Gordon Dundas about the revival of Rosebank on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth.
In the news, the whisky world pays tribute to the Bon Accord’s Paul McDonagh after the legendary Glasgow whisky bar’s owner passed away this week. Speyburn Distillery in Scotland is opening its doors to visitors for the first time starting next week, and we’ll have the details. We’ll take a look at sweet mash and sour mash distilling on Behind the Label, and our tasting notes this week include whiskies from Amrut and Arran distilleries.
A sweltering summer calls for a refreshing sip. Enjoy your favorite rye with a bit of the seasons freshest fruit. With a palate of light vanilla cream and caramelized sugar, we think Uncle Nearest Straight Rye is a solid choice for this summertime cocktail. But any good cocktail is best enjoyed with your favorite spirit, […]
A sweltering summer calls for a refreshing sip. Enjoy your favorite rye with a bit of the seasons freshest fruit.
With a palate of light vanilla cream and caramelized sugar, we think Uncle Nearest Straight Rye is a solid choice for this summertime cocktail. But any good cocktail is best enjoyed with your favorite spirit, of course.
Directions: Combine lemon wedges, mint leaves, simple syrup and seasonal fruit in a shaker. Muddle gently to release juice and oils. Add Uncle Nearest Straight Rye and ice. Shave for 8-10 seconds. Double strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a sprig.
We’re celebrating a major milestone this week with the 1000th episode of WhiskyCast! To mark the occasion, Mark went back through the archives to pick some memorable moments and interviews from the past 18 years for this special episode. You’ll hear from legends like the late Parker Beam and Michael Jackson, along with Jimmy Russell, Jim McEwan, Maureen Robinson, Fawn Weaver, and Richard Paterson…just to name a few. This episode is a lot longer than usual, and there’s plenty more that we could have included. In the news, Scotch Whisky Association leaders are hoping to persuade Parliament to reject a Read More »
We’re celebrating a major milestone this week with the 1000th episode of WhiskyCast! To mark the occasion, Mark went back through the archives to pick some memorable moments and interviews from the past 18 years for this special episode. You’ll hear from legends like the late Parker Beam and Michael Jackson, along with Jimmy Russell, Jim McEwan, Maureen Robinson, Fawn Weaver, and Richard Paterson…just to name a few. This episode is a lot longer than usual, and there’s plenty more that we could have included. In the news, Scotch Whisky Association leaders are hoping to persuade Parliament to reject a tax increase on whiskies and other distilled spirits, while local officials in Kentucky are looking at moratoriums on new distillery construction following the phaseout of the state’s barrel tax.
Uncle Nearest Distillery (Shelbyville, Tennessee) is no stranger to setting records. Est 2017 by Fawn Weaver, the brand was the first African American whiskey owned label to hit the market. It is now the best selling overall Spirit in America by an African American. Now, a new global record is being set on the distillery […]
Uncle Nearest Distillery (Shelbyville, Tennessee) is no stranger to setting records. Est 2017 by Fawn Weaver, the brand was the first African American whiskey owned label to hit the market. It is now the best selling overall Spirit in America by an African American. Now, a new global record is being set on the distillery grounds – WORLD’S LONGEST BAR.
Humble Baron opened its doors March 23rd on the grounds of Uncle Nearest Distillery, equipped with a 518-foot-long showpiece bar that wraps stunningly around the establishment’s interior. Per Guinness World Records, it’s officially the longest bar, edging out the previous 25 year holder Beer Barrel Saloon (405 feet, 10 inches) out of Put-It-Bay, Ohio.
“Humble Baron is a place where everyone has a seat at the table,” said Humble Baron’s inspiration, Keith Weaver. “We want our guests to pull up a seat at the world’s longest bar and enjoy some amazing music over a craft cocktail or a bite to eat and engage with those around them. Humble Baron reflects my varied music tastes and will bring all types of people, with all interests and backgrounds, together.”
LIVE MUSIC: Featuring both an indoor and outdoor stage, separated by a glass wall, Humble Baron will have capacity for 15,000 guest shows and will feature live music weekly.
Elite Bar Program
The bar program was crafted in partnership with Gin & Luck, the hospitality company behind renowned cocktail institution Death & Co., with Black-owned spirits taking center stage. Signature libations include the “Queen’s Gambit,” featuring Sorel Liqueur, Hella Cocktail Co. Apple Blossom Bitters, local premium Tennessee whiskey, pineapple gomme, and lemon juice, as well as the “Dear Fawn,” which is a spin on a favorite classic cocktail, the espresso martini, swapping the usual vodka for local premium Tennessee whiskey. Assistant Director of Beverage, DeAndre A. Jackson, leads the bar’s cocktail innovation.
Elite CulinaryProgram
For its culinary offerings, James Beard nominee and critically acclaimed chef and television host Chef G. Garvinhas crafted a menu of sophisticated yet familiar dishes, including the restaurant’s signature Nashville Hot Shrimp and Grits and Snow Crab Claws sauteed in brown butter and sage. Renowned Atlanta Chef Jay Craddick will helm the kitchen as Executive Chef, bringing more than 18 years of experience and a passion for innovative Southern cuisine to Humble Baron.
Chef G. Garvin of Atlanta. Courtesy
Namesake Inspiration
Keith Weaver, husband of Fawn Weaver, is the inspiration behind this dazzling hall of hospitality.
“Although the vision of Humble Baron comes from the incredible mind of my favorite person on earth, I had the great honor of naming it,” said Fawn Weaver of her husband and partner. “Keith’s storied career as an executive vice president for one of the largest movie studios in the world and one of the highestranking Black executives in Hollywood for more than 20 years, causes people to look at him as a baron. But he’s remained the humblest person I’ve ever known throughout his impressive career.”
In Uncle Nearest Uncut/Unfiltered Rye Blend 001 you’ll experience a pleasing ride with three different whiskey regions coming together in a masterful blend that deserves to be on the radar of rye enthusiasts everywhere.
In Uncle Nearest Uncut/Unfiltered Rye Blend 001 you’ll experience a pleasing ride with three different whiskey regions coming together in a masterful blend that deserves to be on the radar of rye enthusiasts everywhere.
Welcome to Inbox, our weekly round up of whisky news and PR material that has found its way in to our WFE email. It was created as we cannot write full articles or do justice to every piece received. It features items from around the world of whisky an…
Welcome to Inbox, our weekly round up of whisky news and PR material that has found its way in to our WFE email. It was created as we cannot write full articles or do justice to every piece received. It features items from around the world of whisky and is published by us each Friday. Within Inbox we aim to write a few lines detailing each press release/piece of news/PR event that we have received and provide links, where possible, for you to find out further information.
Here is the round-up of the news from this last week.
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Crown Royal
The popular Canadian blended whisky of Crown Royal has announced a limited edition super-premium bottle - the Crown Royal 29. It is the latest addition to the brand's Higher Marques range. The rye whisky was produced at Crown Royal's distillery in Gimli, Manitoba and has been aged for a minimum of 29 years in oak barrels. There are just 6,000 bottles and each is presented in a bespoke decanter and velvet bag. Crown Royal 29 will be available in selected 10 American states including Arizona, California, Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas. A bottle will retail for US$399.
Maker's Mark
The Kentucky wheated bourbon brand of Maker's Mark has released two city-inspired new bottlings that will form the beginning of a new travel retail exclusive range. The City Series has launched with the New York Edition and Sydney Edition with each whisky exclusive to its respective city's airports. Brand owner Beam Suntory state that the new releases will offer unique flavour profiles for each city and the series is the result of a decade of wood science innovation.
The New York Edition (pictured, above right) is described as 'big, bold and complex' and will cost US$95 per bottle. The Sydney Edition (pictured, above left) is said to be 'herbaceous and vibrant' and is presented at a cask strength of 52.6% ABV. A bottle will cost AU$140. Each bottling will be accompanied by 'disruptive and experiential' activations at each airport.
Uncle Nearest
The Tennessee distillery of Nearest Green has announced three new whiskeys to add to their Uncle Nearest range. The trio is headed by the Uncle Nearest Rye 100 Proof (pictured, above centre), which is available now, and will be joined by the Single Barrel Black Label on Black Friday (November 25) and the Single Barrel Rye on December 15 in time for Christmas.
Each expression has been created by Victoria Eady Butler, the Master Blender for Uncle Nearest. The three whiskeys are respectively priced at US$59, US$79 and US$89. They will only be available at the distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee or via selected online retailers.
White Peak
The English distillery of White Peak has announced the release of its latest limited edition single malt - the Wire Works Virgin Oak Cask Finish. The new whisky features the Derbyshire-based distillery's lightly peated spirit which has been initially matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels before a short finishing period in virgin American oak casks. It has been released at 51.7% ABV and is limited to just 3,000 bottles. The Wire Works Virgin Oak Cask Finish is available to purchase from the White Peak website and selected specialist whisky retailers in the UK. Each bottle will cost £67.
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