Today, Old Forester Distilling Co. announces the release of the newest installment of The 117 Series – Whiskey Row Fire. This commemorative bottle honors the 7th anniversary of the fire on Whiskey Row that nearly destroyed the historic block. “I remember that day and that fire vividly,” Louisville Fire Chief Greg Frederick said. “We are …
Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression – Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. At 118.4 proof, this expression is part of the annual Master’s Collection series, which celebrates Master Distiller Chris Morris and Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall and their commitment to craftsmanship. Batch Proof is a celebration of Woodford Reserve’s proprietary process – …
Vermont-based Whistlepig has released Piggyback 100% Rye, created by the company’s former master distiller, Dave Pickerall, who died in 2018. Whistlepig Piggyback 100% Rye was aged for a mere six years – making it Whistlepig’s youngest offering – before being bottled at 48.28% alcohol by volume [96.56 proof] and is said to contain notes of […]
Midleton Distillery has released Redbreast Kentucky Oak Edition – a limited edition Irish whiskey finished in air-dried American white oak casks – as the initial foray in their new US-exclusive American Oak series. The Redbreast Kentucky Oak Edition Irish Whiskey is made from both malted and unmalted barley, triple distilled in copper pot stills, matured […]
The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces the very limited Jack Daniel’s Small Batch Special Release Coy Hill High Proof in 375ml bottles available in Tennessee only. Matured in the highest reaches of barrelhouses on Coy Hill, the highest elevation at the Jack Daniel Distillery, this Tennessee Whiskey is bottled at proof points ranging from 143.6 – …
This July Michter’s will ship its first and only 2022 bottling of 10 Year Rye. Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee commented, “Given that we’re holding back our 10 Year Bourbon until 2023, I’m especially happy to be releasing our 10 Year Rye this summer. It’s one of my very favorite releases.” When remarking on the …
Redbreast Irish Whiskey, created by Irish Distillers at Midleton Distillery, is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it unveils a dedicated whiskey collection for the United States. The American Oak series celebrates the influential and integral role of native wood in the production of Redbreast Irish Whiskey, giving provenance to the wood and unique …
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) announced today that its annual Kentucky Bourbon Affair (KBA) fantasy camp won’t happen in September 2022, but the prestigious event is being reimagined for 2023. This follows the previous cancellation of the event last year and in 2020. The KDA created the KBA eight years ago as a world-class celebration …
After seven years of playing a key leadership role in the renaissance of Old Forester, Master Taster Jackie Zykan announced today she is stepping away to pursue other career opportunities. Her last day with Old Forester and Brown-Forman is July 1. “In the summer of 2015, I joined Brown-Forman to be a part of the …
After years and years [and perhaps, years] of bartenders constantly hearing the ordering yelp “Jack and Coke” – Jack Daniel’s has finally cut to the chase and collaborated with Coca-Cola to introduce a canned Jack & Coke RTD beverage. Brown-Forman-owned Jack Daniel’s combines Coke with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey to create a 5% alcohol by […]
