I was recently contacted by Sam Brown, a descendent of J.T.S. Brown. He is getting his family back into the Bourbon business and reviving the old Joe Louis Bourbon brand. I am familiar with the brand. In the United Distillers… Continue Reading →
Caol Ila 10 yo 2011/2021 (52.7%, Thompson Bros. for Kirsch Import, Germany, 328 bottles)Caol Ila 11 yo 2010/2021 (58.2%, Signatory Vintage for The Whisky Exchange, refill sherry butt, cask # 316662, 558 bottles)Caol Ila 9 yo 2012/2021 (54.6%, Cadenhead…
By Richard Thomas Rating: B One of the best outcomes of American whiskey becoming a truly national industry, with distilleries producing coast to coast for the first time in our history, is the creation of so many regional styles and appellations. One such is Empire Rye, a New York State appellation created by a growing …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The latest batch of single cask bottlings from Lost Lantern includes some real lovelies, and among them is the bourbon from Boulder Distillery. That Colorado distillery was started by Scotsman Alastair Brogan, who brought Scotch-style whiskey-making to the Rocky Mountains, complete with a Forsyths-made copper pot still. That Scottish style …
Chattanooga Whiskey’s Barrel Finishing Series: Islay Scotch Cask Finish crafted at the Chattanooga Whiskey, Riverfront Distillery in TN. Aged in 250 liter Islay Scotch hogshead barrels, Islay Scotch Cask Tennessee High Malt whiskey with a combination of mash bills, over 25% specialty malt.
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While stranded in LA due to a recent ice storm in the mountains that forced me to evacuate my home, I was asked to write a Burns Night poem for a collaboration with Bruichladdich. The original didn’t pass the legal muster, but I really enjoyed it and so I decided to share it here along […]
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The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the release of single-barrel selections of Rebel Distiller’s Collection hitting stores the week of January 24th. The State has 8 barrels worth of product that were selected by the distiller …
Before digging more into the past, let’s dive into the most recent release: Glenmorangie A Tale Of Winter. This is the yearly limited edition that came out at the end of last year (2021) and uses a combination of cask and a knit sweater-styled label to try and evoke the idea and feeling of winter. […]
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The surprises and good vibes just keep rolling along in Bourbon Country. Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort, KY) announced today a new ALL TIME RECORD was set in 2021 for its distillery visits as 340,000+ guests walked the enchanting hollow grounds of amber. It’s a 160% increase of visits vs 2020 and a 16% bump up […]
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