On top of the already unfortunate initial collapse of a warehouse at Sazerac’s Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, the remainder of warehouse #30 has given away. Now, the warehouse remains as a pile of wood and barrels among the beautiful distillery grounds. Luckily, no injuries were reported in either collapse. After the first collapse…
Maker’s Mark is once again on the road and celebrating the spirit of the season for its 2nd annual charitable mobile holiday tour. In partnership with Share Our Strength, a non-profit organization founded with the belief that everyone has the strength to share in the fight against hunger and poverty, the Maker’s Mark #ShareDelicious bake…
Last week, I, Whiskey: The Human Spirit, a documentary-style short film that tells the story of how the freedom to innovate, enjoy, and profit brings people together, was launched. Produced by the Competitive Enterprise Institute and Passing Lane Films, the film interviews whiskey industry entrepreneurs as well as whiskey drinkers to illustrate how the commerce of whiskey…
Limestone Branch Distillery has announced the 2016 edition of Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon, set to hit the market in October. This year’s limited edition combines two extra-aged rye mashed bourbons – a stately 12-year and a bold 7-year – hand-selected and finished for several months in new toasted wine barrels. The result is…
Clyde May’s Whiskey has announced two new releases – a non-chill filtered, 92-proof Straight Bourbon and a 117-proof, 8-year Cask Strength whiskey. 5-year, Non-Chill Filtered, 92-proof Straight Bourbon Paying homage to Clyde May himself, this non-chill filtered straight bourbon is said to be a classic 5-year-old, easy drinking spirit. Using simple and traditional ingredients, the bourbon mash is…
After nearly three years in development, the Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo) today achieved another major milestone with the start of commercial production. The Company also announced that it’s already preparing to expand because its collaborative whiskey, bourbon, and rye distilling program is sold out, based on the current capacity of the distillery. The distillery’s 1.5…
The value of collectible bottles of Scotch whisky traded within a half year period has surpassed $6.6 (£5) million for the first time since records began in 2008, according to figures published this week by Rare Whisky 101, a firm launched in 2014 by Andy Simpson and David Robertson with the aim of offering a whisky valuation…
Tullamore D.E.W. has announced the launch of its new single malt range, comprised of Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt and Tullamore D.E.W. 18 Year Old Single Malt. Both Tullamore D.E.W. single malts are characterized by their rare, four cask recipe, which sees the whiskey finished in Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry, Port and Madeira casks.…
Opinions Welcome – “Big Opinions” Join in on the fun. You may all be familiar with Laphroaig’s ongoing “Opinions Welcome” campaign. To shake things up, John Campbell, for one week only (11-15 October), will be choosing “Opinions Welcome” tweets to display onto the over 200-year-old iconic white wall of the Laphroaig distillery, Warehouse No.1 on the shores of…
The Jim Beam Apple Watch, that is… How we all like to have our fun. This week, in conjunction with Apple’s latest keynote, Jim Beam joined in the fun by sharing its latest innovation: the Jim Beam Apple Watch. “It’s a slick, stylish accessory that conveniently packs a 1.5 oz. shot glass right on your wrist,…
The greatest whisky maker of his generation is set to celebrate 50 years of work in the industry this month. Richard Paterson, renowned for his role as Master Distiller at The Dalmore Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, has spent the past 50 years of his illustrious career creating some of the worlds most coveted and…
Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has introduced Rebel Yell Single Barrel, aged for a full 10-years and bottled one barrel at a time at 100 proof. This hand-bottled wheated bourbon will be available nationwide in limited quantity – 2,000 cases – in September, and 4,000 cases are planned for 2017. Rebel Yell Single Barrel…
As autumn approaches and drags in cooler weather, certain varieties of whisky tend to become more prominent in the glass. Said varieties tend to include characteristics of the cask strength and peated sort. Currently, the evenings are becoming cool and I find myself diving more into bottles such as this – Laphroaig’s new Lore. Our…
With less than a month of summer left – I myself greatly look forward to autumn this time of year – take some time to enjoy a good end of the season cocktail this Thursday, August 25, for National Whisky Sour Day. With plenty of different takes on the whisky sour, you are bound to find a…
Auchentoshan has announced its search to find fresh creative talent from behind the bar who can demonstrate they challenge the norms and do things differently to become part of the New Malt Order. Each year, the New Malt Order will unite 12 bartenders from cities around the world to collectively create a new limited edition…
Single malt whisky distilling is a step closer to returning to Scotland’s capital after a 90 year absence after the City of Edinburgh Council approved an application to develop the Engine Shed building and site on St Leonard’s Lane into a single malt whisky distillery and visitor center. The Holyrood Park Distillery is a joint…
Copperworks Distilling Company, distiller of small-batch spirits on Seattle’s downtown waterfront, has announced August 27 for the unveiling of its much anticipated Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey. Copperworks Whiskey is a distinctive entrant to the newly emerging category of American Single Malt Whiskey. Copperworks Whiskey Release 001 is made from a high-quality craft beer brewed from 100…
Glen Grant recently announced the launch of three new expressions – 12 Year Old, 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered and 18 Year Old single malt Scotch whiskies, which will join the existing range, to include The Major’s Reserve, 5 Year Old, and 10 Year Old, as well as a selection of limited edition bottles; each based…
Laphroaig (La-‘froyg) has announced the launch of the 2016 Cairdeas expression, Laphroaig Cairdeas Madeira. Released annually as a limited edition offering, Cairdeas is crafted by Laphroaig distillery manager, John Campbell, to celebrate friendship (“Cairdeas” means friendship in Gaelic), and honor the Friends Of Laphroaig community, an integral component of the Laphroaig family. Cairdeas Madeira features fully matured Laphroaig that is aged…
J. & G. Grant have announced the arrival of the Glenfarclas 1986 Refill Sherry Butts V, which takes its place as the fifth limited edition bottling from the Family Collector Series. This expression represents the 5th generation of the Grant family and current chairman of the distillery, John L. S Grant. Previous Family Collector editions have…
As whisky drinkers, we all have our fair share of glassware in the cabinet – some of it fancy, some of it rather simple. How creative does it get, though? With theUncommonGreen, your barware is about to get a lot more attention. Founded in Boston, Massachusetts, a city I miss dearly, UncommonGreen is a modern-day design…
The Macallan recently announced the completion of The 1824 Masters Series featuring four stunning decanters, just in time for National Scotch Day (July 27). In honor of the holiday, the range, which previously featured Rare Cask (43% ABV, RRP $300) and M (44.7% ABV, RRP $5,000) in the U.S., will now be joined by Reflexion (43%…
Earlier this month, The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky’s Malt Master, David Stewart, was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of The British Empire (MBE) and presented with the MBE medal* on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen for services to the Scotch whisky industry at a ceremony in The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh,…
Rye whiskey, in my opinion, can offer some of the most complex tasting experiences in a glass, and that is just pouring it neat from the bottle. It is no wonder that Rye used to hold such a spotlight in the realm of cocktails, but its popularity is back in high demand. Due to its…
Spice up your 4th of July and summer with these Bourbon cocktail recipes from Baker’s, Basil Hayden’s, and Knob Creek Bourbon. Bring the big, full flavor of Knob Creek Bourbon to your weekend festivities and mix up some Knob Creek B&B Old Fashioned cocktails. With ingredients like blueberries and basil, this drink will be the festive and refreshing…
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