The 2016 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition has awarded Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye a silver medal in the overall category of Whiskey/Whisky. “The 2016 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition received 401 Spirits entries from 149 producers,” according to the competition’s web site. “This year’s competition received spirits from 29 different countries, Austria, Bahamas, Britain, Canada, […]
Name: Four Roses Elliott’s Select ABV: 58.4% Proof: 116.8 Nose: Fresh Peaches, Lilac, Oak, Palate: Peaches, Honey, Lavender, Cloves Finish: Long and spicy, with sweet flavors of honey and fresh fruits and a nice deep burn that lingers Overall: On the nose I was greeted with the aroma fresh peaches, floral notes with lilac being most prominent, and a light oak aroma. At […]
Templeton Rye Whiskey will release Templeton Rye 6 Year Old, a limited edition aged rye, this month. The new offering is the first from the leading ultra-premium rye whiskey maker in 10 years. Based on a family recipe that dates from the era of Prohibition, Templeton Rye was one of the first contemporary rye whiskeys, […]
Name: I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ABV: 41% Proof: 82 Nose: Roasted bananas, citrus fruit, butterscotch Palate: Light citrus fruit, roasted bananas, vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch Finish: Moderate and smooth throughout, rich caramel flavor with no burn Overall: On the nose I was greeted with the aroma of roasted bananas, citrus fruits, and rich butterscotch. At first sip I could taste […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association Board of Directors today honored John Rhea, retiring Chief Operating Officer of Four Roses Distillery, with its rare “Lifetime Honorary Member” award and announced a new endowed scholarship in his name. Mr. Rhea, 63, stepped down last week after 40 years of respected and tireless service to the […]
Texas Dads love Texas whiskey, so Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling is highlighting their unique, delicious, award-winning whiskey as the perfect gift for Father’s Day. With three different styles of premium sipping whiskey ranging from $29-$60, the distillery offers something for every dad. All of Ranger Creek’s whiskies are handcrafted and distilled in San Antonio. […]
Name: Old Grand-Dad Bonded ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Nose: Caramel, Vanilla, Grain Palate: Caramel, Oak, Light Grain Finish: Long with a slight burn and flavors of light grain, caramel, and vanilla Overall: On the nose I was greeted with rich caramel and vanilla aromas and a light grain aroma. At first sip there was a rich caramel flavor upfront which I expected […]
Name: The Gifted Horse ABV: 57.5% Proof: 115 Nose: Cinnamon, Pear, Apple Cider Palate: Pear, Cloves, Almonds, Vanilla Finish: Short with fruit notes up front which fade quickly to a mild spicy flavor with a slight burn Overall: On the nose I was greeted with some distinctive cinnamon, pear, and apple cider aromas. At first sip I could taste the pear flavor up […]
Jim Beam®, the world’s No. 1 Bourbon, announces an all-new global packaging redesign, marking the first time significant changes have been made to the Jim Beam® Bourbon bottle in decades. Starting in mid-2016, the entire Jim Beam portfolio will have a new, premium look in the more than 100 markets around the world where the […]
Name: Blanton’s Single Barrel Select, Quality Liquor Store, Barrel #93 of 228 ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Nose: Honey, Caramel, Maple Syrup, Palate: Wildflower Honey, Oak, Butterscotch, Citrus Fruits Finish: Long and smooth with citrus notes and creamy toffee and rich chocolate flavors. Slight burn before it fades. Overall: On the nose I was greeted with a distinct honey aroma with rich caramel […]
