Tag: Bourbon whiskey

Jim Beam Unveils Newest Premium Bourbon Jim Beam Double Oak

Today, Jim Beam®, the world’s No. 1 bourbon, announces the release of Jim Beam® Double Oak, an exceptional and perfectly balanced Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in oak that is twice barreled to create richer and woodier flavors than other whiskies. Aged four years while sitting in freshly charred, new American oak barrels, Jim Beam […]

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Hillrock Releases America’s First Sauternes Cask Finished Estate Rye Whiskey

Hillrock Estate Distillery, New York’s first Field-To-Glass® distillery, announces the September 10, 2016 release of America’s first Estate Rye Whiskey finished in French Sauternes casks. Continuing the commitment to create the highest quality artisanal whiskeys, Hillrock’s estate-grown and crafted, 100% rye whiskey reflects the unique terroir of the Hudson Valley and incorporates rare Premier Cru […]

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St. Augustine Distillery Releases Florida Double Cask Bourbon

St. Augustine Distillery is proud to announce the official release date of its eagerly awaited Florida Double Cask Bourbon, the first bourbon to be put into barrel in the State of Florida since Prohibition. Florida Double Cask Bourbon will be available at the distillery’s gift shop on Friday, September 9th from 8 a.m. to 8 […]

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Copperworks Distilling Company to Launch American Single Malt Whiskey

Calling all whiskey aficionados! Copperworks Distilling Company, distiller of small-batch spirits on Seattle’s downtown waterfront, is thrilled to announce the first Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey is matured to perfection and will be released on August 27, 2016. Copperworks Whiskey is a distinctive entrant to the newly emerging category of American Single Malt Whiskey. Copperworks […]

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Bourbon Women, Kentucky Distillers’ Association Honor Bourbon Tourism Trailblazer

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, […]

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The Art of Cooking with Michter’s Bourbon at the Kentucky Bourbon Affair

Experience a dining and interactive cooking event with renowned Chef de Cuisine Patrick Roney of The Oakroom.  The Oakroom is the award winning restaurant in Louisville’s Seelbach Hotel, which was chosen by author F. Scott Fitzgerald as the backdrop for the wedding of Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan in his novel The Great Gatsby. Chef Patrick will […]

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Syndicate 58/6 Whisky Review

Name: Syndicate 58/6 Bottled By: New England Distillery ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Nose: Sweet corn, smoke, citrus, honey, almonds, and floral notes. Palate: Rich caramel, vanilla, anise, oak, leather, nutmeg. Finish: Long, with tart flavors of apricots and apples, and a lingering smoky, spicy flavor. Overall: This is a fantastic whisky. It is full of character and leaves […]

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Diageo Announces Plan for New Distillery in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Global liquor giant Diageo PLC on Thursday announced plans to build a new distillery in Kentucky amid a global boom in American whiskey sales. The U.K.-based company called the $115 million project about 30 miles east of Louisville a significant investment in the state’s growing bourbon industry. It still needs approval […]

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January 2014 Whiskey of the Month

We are very pleased to announce that Angel’s Envy  has been selected as our January 2014 Whiskey of the Month. Angel’s Envy was our top searched for whiskey during the month of December. Please see our full review below. Angel’s Envy Our Rating: 92% Name: Angel’s Envy Bottled By: Louisville Distilling Company ABV: 43.3% Proof: 86.6 Age: up to 6 […]

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December 2013 Whiskey of the Month

We are very pleased to announce that Basil Hayden’s  has been selected as our December 2013 Whiskey of the Month. Please see our full review below. Basil Hayden’s is one of the small batch whiskeys from Beam. Basil Hayden’s Our Rating: 95% Name: Basil Hayden Bottled By: Beam Inc. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Age: 8 Years Our Rating: 95% Notes: Basil Hayden’s […]

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