The I.W. Harper brand is introducing a new spirit to its timeless collection: Cabernet Cask Reserve. This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Cabernet Casks joins the line-up of the brand’s original Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and the 15 Year Old expression. Seven years after the brand’s relaunch, I.W. Harper is introducing this classic whiskey …
MGP Ingredients, Inc., a leading provider of distilled and branded spirits and food ingredient solutions, announced it has begun a $12 million barrel warehouse expansion to meet growing consumer demand for its American whiskey. Construction of the new barrel warehouse facility has recently begun in Williamstown, Kentucky, and marks the company’s second major investment in …
Portland-based Eastside Distilling has released a Maraschino cherry liqueur-whiskey blend collaboration with Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur. Eastside Cherry Whiskey and Liqueur combines Eastside’s whiskey blend with Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, is bottled at 30% alcohol by volume [60 proof] and is said to contain notes of citrus and vanilla along with the obvious cherry. Eastside Cherry Whiskey […]
For centuries, Scotland set the standards in single malt whiskey; but in recent years, new voices have emerged to challenge the sanctity of tradition. Starting in October 2021, Westland Distillery sought to assess how their single malts, and those from around the world, measure up against each other and against the original forefather,by launching The …
St. Louis-based Luxco – a subsidiary of MGP Ingredients – has shipped off some of their Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon to European and UK markets for 2022. Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey was bottled at 49.5% alcohol by volume [99 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramel, chocolate, spice and vanilla. […]
Rabbit Hole Whiskey is officially arriving in the UK. Rabbit Hole Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey – both bottled at 47.5% alcohol by volume [95 proof] – are being being made available in the UK. Rabbit Hole Heigold is a high-rye, double malt bourbon made with a high concentration […]
Kentucky-based Heaven Hill Brands has acquired Miami-based Samson & Surrey – owner of Few Spirits, Widow Jane American Whiskey and Brenne French Whiskey – for an undisclosed sum. Through the deal, Heaven Hill has also purchased Samson & Surrey’s other three brands in their six-brand portfolio [Bluecoat Gin, Mezcal Vago and Tequila Ocho] as well […]
Maker’s Mark has earned B Corporation Certification, making it the largest distillery in the world and the first in Kentucky’s famed Bourbon Country to achieve the distinction, which recognizes companies working to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. The B Corp Certification affirms years of industry-leading efforts by Maker’s Mark intended to benefit the …
Italian whisky distillery Puni has launched Puni Aura Limited Edition 02, which was matured for over 8 years exclusively in Ex-Marsala casks from Sicily. Bottled at full cask strength (63.5% ABV), this whisky offers an extraordinary taste experience. O…
Kentucky Bourbon is expanding its status as a premier signature industry, now pouring $9 billion into the Bluegrass economy every year and generating more than 22,500 jobs with $1.23 billion in payroll, Gov. Andy Beshear and legislative leaders announced today. Distilling also contributes more than $285 million in local and state tax revenue and is …
