It may have come as a surprise that Suntory Whisky Yamazaki® Sherry Cask 2013 was named “World Whisky of the Year” in Jim Murray’s 2015 Whisky Bible. However, sherry cask whisky has been a constant staple of the Suntory Whisky portfolio since 1924, a year after the distillery began construction.Shinjiro Torii, the founding father of […]
Luxco is proud to introduce its first-ever Irish whiskey, The Quiet Man, set to launch two varieties in the U.S. this month. The handcrafted Quiet Man is produced through Luxco’s partnership with Niche Drinks in Derry, Ireland, and is the first Irish whiskey bottled in Derry in more than 100 years. The Quiet Man brand […]
BARDSTOWN, KY – Heaven Hill Brands and Liquor.com announced today the 32 regional semifinalists competing for the 2016 Bartender of the Year competition. Semifinalists will compete in New Orleans, San Francisco, New York, or Chicago beginning February 2016. Over 600 original cocktail recipes using Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur, Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, […]
Constellation Brands’ Venture Capital Arm Acquires Minority Stake in Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery
Constellation Brands, Inc. announced today that it has acquired a minority stake in Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, which produces a variety of craft whiskeys. Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery will continue to operate independently to produce, market, and sell its products. The investment is the second for Constellation Ventures, the company’s corporate venture capital function, focused […]
WHAT: Spend a full, interactive day at the Woodford Reserve Distillery learning the fine art of crafting and appreciating bourbon – America’s native spirit. The day includes an extensive behind-the-scenes tour of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, an interactive demonstration of using grains to make mash, charring a barrel and tasting a variety of whiskeys. The class […]
This review was written and shared by Paul Martin Ardbeg Ten Years Old Single Malt Whisky ABV 46% Proof 92 The Ardbeg 10-year is a prototypical Islay whisky. To start, an aggressive peat aroma dominates the nose. Phenols call to mind Lysol, lozenges, or a trip to the dentist’s chair. Smokiness evokes a campfire scene. […]
This review was written and shared by Paul Martin. Name: The MacAllan Sherry Oak 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Notes: Many consider The MacAllan one of the world’s premier 12-year-old whiskies. Its beautiful amber color appeared deeper than expected for its age. The nose, a little astringent at first, […]
n 1935, Friday the 13th was anything but unlucky for Heaven Hill. It was on that date 80 years ago that the fledgling distillery filled its first barrel of fine Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, marking the beginning of a business that has grown to become the largest family owned and operated distilled spirits producer, and […]
Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Launching This Month (Lebanon, Ky.) December 14, 2015 – Limestone Branch Distillery introduces Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon, set to hit the market this month. Bottled at 93 proof and available in a 750ml bottle with a commemorative tube, Yellowstone Select is crafted using hand-selected barrels of 4-year and […]
Ginger ‘Nogg 1 1/2 oz Virgil Kaine Ginger Infused Bourbon 3/4 oz cream 3/4 oz cardamom syrup 1/2 oz aged rum 1 egg yolk Garnish: grated nutmeg Add all ingredients in a shaker. Dry shake for 10 seconds, then add ice into shaker and repeat. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with grated nutmeg. […]
