Name: I.W. Harper 15 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Nose: Citrus, Cinnamon, Light Oak Palate: Oak, Citrus Fruits, Dark Chocolate Finish: Short, light in flavor mainly citrus and caramel Overall: On the nose I was greeted with a solid citrus aroma with some notes of cinnamon and light oak. At first sip oak was the prominent flavor up […]
Peggy Noe Stevens, a renowned image branding consultant who has helped transform Kentucky’s Bourbon tourism industry, received the third annual “Lois Mateus Networking Award” last night for her decades of hospitality and professional prowess. During her 27-year career, Stevens has served as the world’s first female Master Bourbon Taster, built tourism destinations for famous distilleries, […]
Woodford Reserve unveils the most recent release in its Distillery Series family, Five Malt. The Distillery Series, introduced in 2015, is Woodford Reserve’s line of creative expressions available for purchase at the Woodford Reserve Distillery and select Kentucky retailers. This series highlights Woodford Reserve’s ongoing dedication to innovation and craftsmanship as a leader in the […]
National Bourbon Day Tuesday, June 14th, 2016 is National Bourbon Day. Please join us in taking this time to celebrate America’s Spirit. One of the things we love about bourbon the most is the craftsmanship that goes into each and every bottle. On National Bourbon Day we take time to honor those who put the […]
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 […]
Bourbon Fantasy Camp To Feature Kentucky Proud Products For Immediate Release – LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky Proud, which markets farm-fresh fare and ingredients from across the Bluegrass, will showcase the state’s top agricultural offerings and talented local chefs at next week’s Kentucky Bourbon Affair™ fantasy camp. “We’re honored to feature Kentucky Proud products for […]
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 […]
