The other day, we had a visit from Kelly Ramsey and her husband, Forrest. She brought some chocolate samples with her for me to do a rye whiskey with chocolate pairing for this blog. You can get these samples from… Continue Reading →
Jimmy Russell will soon begin his 71st year at Wild Turkey Distillery, and this fall, he’ll celebrate his 91st birthday. This week, we’re honoring the… Read More
Glenfarclas Distillery has re-entered global travel retail (GTR) fray since taking a hiatus more than five years ago during the Covid pandemic. Glenfarclas has partnered with Scotland-based Ian Macleod Distillers to create a special collection designed for the travel retail market that will include a Glenfarclas 11-year-old ($70 per one-liter bottle) and a Glenfarclas 16-year-old […]
Isautier 10 yo (40%, OB, La Réunion, agricole, +/-2024)
Papalin 6 yo (54 .1%, Velier, Haitian blend, pot still only, ex-sherry, 2023)
Agitator ‘Chestnut Reserve’ (40%, OB, Sweden, +/-2024)
Savanna 2019/2024 (63%, The Nectar of The Dail…
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 …
Glenfiddich has released a 65-year-old single malt Scotch whisky – Glenfiddich 1959 – to celebrate their collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One team. 1959 is the first year Aston Martin competed in Formula One. Glenfiddich 1959 launches ahead of tomorrow’s 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone but was initially unveiled last year at the […]
Waterford ‘Heritage Goldthorpe’ (50%, OB, 6,500 bottles, 2024)
Waterford ‘Biodynamic Cuvée Luna’ (50%, OB, 2024)
John Power & Son ‘Gold Label’ (70 proof, OB, 1970s)
Old Comber 7 yo (70 proof, OB, 1960s)
Dunville’s Special Lique…
The Macallan provided this cocktail refresher suitable for summer parties created by brand ambassador Allan Roth. 1.5 ounces of The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years… Read More
Maker’s Mark Bourbon is celebrating the 2024 World Series champions – Los Angeles Dodgers – with a limited edition bourbon called Maker’s Mark Champion Selection x Los Angeles Dodgers. The limited edition Maker’s Mark Champion Selection x Los Angeles Dodgers is part of the distillery’s Private Selection program – which allows individuals, retail and restaurant […]
Surprise! We’re dropping this edition of the Proof of Life newsletter a little early so you can enjoy it with your Fourth of July coffee—or whatever you’re sipping before the fireworks start. Because nothing says “America” quite like bourbon, bold
