Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of a new release of Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Shipments of this ultra-aged bourbon whiskey will commence on December 1st. “By law bourbon must be aged in a brand new barrel, which imparts flavor, color and oak character …
Castle & Key, the distillery located in the renovated and historic Old Taylor Distillery property in Woodford County, Kentucky, has introduced two new whiskeys: Castle & Key Wheated Bourbon Cask Strength (54.1% ABV; $59.99-$64.99) and Castle & Key Straight Rye Finished in Extra Old Haitian Rhum Casks (58.05% ABV; $64.99-$69.99). The former is the latest …
Just when you thought the New Belgium and Four Roses collaboration on Oakspire Ale would be the Lawrenceburg distillery’s only foray into bourbon barrel beer for the end of 2025, a surprise has been waiting for you. Four Roses has also collaborated with another Kirin Brewing stablemate, Brooklyn Brewery, on another barrel-aged beer. In the …
Some thirteen years ago, 8th generation Beam distiller Freddie Noe launched his own brand, Little Book, envisioned as a showcase that could draw on not just whiskeys made at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, but from across the drinks portfolio of parent company Suntory Global Spirits. The name references legendary master distiller Booker …
Bruichladdich, the Islay distillery known for both its focus on local, estate-grown barley and for its ultra-peated malts, has broken into entirely new ground with its latest release, The Laddie Rye, a new and limited-edition rye whisky exclusively available in the United States. Aged for seven years and bottled at 50% ABV, The Laddie Rye …
Heaven Hill Distillery has marked its 90th anniversary with a special release, Heaven Hill Distillery’s 90th Anniversary 9-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Made with bourbon stocks drawn from Heaven Hill’s 78% corn, 12% malted barley, and 10% rye mash bill, this 107-proof Bourbon is a thoughtfully constructed blend of 70% of Heaven Hill’s standard stocks, …
On its tenth anniversary, New Zealand’s Cardrona Distillery has announced a leadership change. Desiree Reid, Founder and Managing Director, is moving into the role of Global Sales Director with International Beverage, relocating to Scotland to focus on driving global growth for all International Beverage brands. Henry Caulton, Cardrona Distillery Chief Financial Officer since 2022, will …
Irish whiskey distillery Connacht has re-branded to become Ballina after being purchased by Terroirs Distillers [owner of Tullibardine]. Connacht Distillery originally opened in 2015. The newly-named Ballina Distillery has also released a pair of single malt whiskies – Dúbailte Double Wood and Triarach Triple Wood – the former being double-casked and the latter being triple-casked. […]
Meath-based Boann Distillery has scooped Family Food and Drink Producer of the Year at the 2025 Family Business Awards, recognising the Cooney family’s outstanding contribution to Irish craftsmanship, innovation, and enterprise. The Family Business Awards celebrate Ireland’s most exceptional family-run enterprises – those who set new benchmarks for excellence and continue to make a lasting …
Lexington, Kentucky’s Town Branch Distillery has released an especially old American Single Malt as part of its Archive Series, building on last year’s inaugural release. In 2024, the first installment of the archive series released a 15 year old American Single Malt. This year takes that one year farther, with a 16 year old single …
