The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced today that the historic Willett Distillery has advanced in its ranks, becoming a “Proof” level member in the non-profit trade group that unites and leads the state’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. “Proof” members are the second-highest tier in the group, following an organizational structure based on production and […]
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Michter’s Distillery has advanced to the “Heritage” member level, the highest rank in the non-profit trade group that unites and leads the state’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Michter’s is the first new “Heritage” member since 1982, when Heaven Hill Brands joined the KDA. To qualify as […]
Today’s review was written and shared by Paul Martin Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year ABV 45.2% Proof 90.4 The Van Winkle Special Reserve has been on my must drink list for a long time. So when I saw it on the menu at a recent bourbon tasting, my excitement overwhelmed me. I tasted the […]
Books: To Have and Have Another, is an excellent book in which Ernest Hemingway enthusiast and cocktail connoisseur Philip Greene delves deeper into the author’s drinking habits than ever before, offering dozens of authentic recipes for drinks directly connected with the novels, history and folklore, and colorful anecdotes about the man himself. With this cocktail companion, […]
Maker’s Mark has partnered with the non-profit One Warm Coat this winter for the first ever “Give Cozy, #GetCozy” mobile coat drive collecting gently used and spare coats. The truck will make pit stops throughout the country in a food-truck, where they’ll be serving hot chocolate and Maker’s Mark inspired gingerbread cookies, encouraging those that […]
Bill Samuels, Jr. Chairman Emeritus and Son of founder, to appear at Kentucky Branded for an exclusive Sip and Dip- Tuesday December 8th, 2015 6-8pm. Maker’s Mark and Kentucky Branded are partnering to offer consumers a Sip and Dip event. The event will include catered food and drink, a dipping station and bourbon samples. Maker’s […]
Woodford Reserve celebrates the holiday season with the release of its 2015 holiday bottle. The limited edition Woodford Reserve holiday bottle features the artwork from Louisville artist Thomas William Foerster. Foerster’s image on the bottle features a snow scene in the middle of winter at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. The impressionistic image […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Boone County Distilling Company near Florence is the newest and 28th member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads the state’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Co-owner Jack Wells began developing the distillery three years ago to draw upon Boone County’s […]
Name: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Blended Scotch ABV: 40% Proof: 80% Notes: Lighter and more translucent than any bourbon, this faintly golden Scotch whisky had long legs that fell gently along the glass. The nose was smooth allowing me to inhale deeply without any burn. Honey, vanilla, and wood caught my attention while peat […]
