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Announced in January 2024, Bhakta 2013 Straight Rye Whiskey is 10 year, 8 month-old MGP rye finished in Calvados casks (of which Bhakta’s team has seemingly plenty to choose from). proof and is bottled in Vermont. Bhakta 2013 invites on the nose and dances on the tongue. It clocks in at 107.6
Ranging from Bottled-in-Bond expressions to experimental cask finishes, there was no shortage of profiles to explore and review. In the inaugural Whiskey Wash Awards , 45 bourbons were awarded a medal – Double Gold, Gold, or Silver. The barrels were emptied in March 2013 after aging for 13 years.
Founded by Curt Richardson in 2013, it aspired to create a portfolio of whiskeys that transcended tradition. We have our core four categories of whiskey that are quite unique and different from all others. I met Old Elk in 2012 when they ask me to craft and produce custom whiskey mash bill’s specifically for them.
We review Southern Star Paragon Bottled-In-Bond, a wheated bourbon distilled from 70% corn, 16% wheat, and 14% barley that’s been aged at least four years and bottled at 100 proof. image via Southern Distilling Company) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.
We review Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition, consisting of Heaven Hill bourbon from barrels produced in September 1999, emptied in March 2013 and put away until being bottled in February 2024. image via Heaven Hill) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.
In 2013, Widow Jane Head Distiller Sienna Jevremov, along with the Brooklyn distillery’s long-tenured operations lead, Michele Clark, hopped in their sedan and headed upstate. The duo were curious about heirloom corn: the kind of corn that could yield an intense whiskey flavor and incredibly creamy mouthfeel.
Credit: Bushmills Irish Whiskey Bushmills Irish Whiskey has released the second round of its Private Reserve Limited Release series. Consisting of four vintage single malt whiskeys with various experimental cask finishes, the whiskeys showcase the versatility of Bushmills single malt.
We review Southern Star Double Rye, a blend of two straight rye whiskeys finished in ex-bourbon barrels. image via Southern Distilling Company) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. It is aged at least two years in new American oak before being bottled at 44% ABV.
Heaven Hill’s first 2024 release of the Old Fitzgerald bottled in bond series has arrived with extra-special vibes attached: This release commemorates the 25th anniversary of Heaven Hill acquiring the historic Bernheim Distillery (DSP-KY-1) in Louisville — and along with it the Old Fitzgerald brand. 100 proof.
We review Southern Star The Standard High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey, distilled in North Carolina from a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley. image via Southern Distilling Company) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.
(image via Old Elk) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Old Elk has its whiskeys contract distilled for it, leveraging “an existing distilling facility and their equipment to bring to life” its custom mash bills created by Metze.
We review Old Elk Wheat N’ Rye, a blend of the distillery’s 7-year Straight Wheat and 6-year Straight Rye whiskeys that’s bottled at 54.2% image via Old Elk) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. It is bottled at 54.2% malted barley. ABV and priced at $109.99.
We review Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend, a blend of Old Elk’s bourbon, rye, and wheat whiskeys finished in former Port, Sauternes, Sherry, and Rum barrels before being bottled at 111.7 image via Old Elk) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. This whiskey, bottled at 111.7
image via Kentucky Peerless) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Initially established in 1889 by Henry Kraver, who carried what would eventually become the brand’s legacy until he died in 1938, it was later resurrected in 2013 by Corky Taylor, 4th Generation, and Carson Taylor, 5th Generation.
image copyright The Whiskey Wash/Nino Kilgore-Marchetti) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. What’s in the bottle The whiskey being reviewed here, Kentucky Peerless Toasted Bourbon (Batch 2) , is aged in two separate oak barrels. proof and priced at $125.
The Global Spirits Masters Competition (GSMC), home of the American Whiskey Masters, is one of the most fierce competitions in the spirits industry. In 2023, The GSMC received an unprecedented number of entries for the American Whiskey Masters, demonstrating the growth of the sector in recent years. and Blanton’s Single Barrel.
When the family embarked on this journey in 2013, Autumn, then underage, was to eventually become the master distiller, but nobody wanted to teach her due to her age. In terms of packaging, the bourbon bottle is custom-made, a project that took a year and a half to complete. Strain into coupe glass and top with ground nutmeg.
For the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of bottles stocked in your local liquor store or loaded on the virtual shelves of online retailers, a medal can be a make-or-break moment. cuts through the noise and helps that particular bottle stand out. But a gold emblem that proudly declares, “I’m a winner, baby!”
This week in my Awards Series article, I return to bourbon and American whiskey. The North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition (NABAWC) 2024 honored many USA-born spirits with points and medals. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the ‘Best In Show’ whiskeys from the competition. proof, in Vermont. proof, in Vermont.
By the late 50s Hood River Distillers had begun blending and bottling spirits for distribution throughout the Pacific Northwest. From value to premium, amaro to whiskey, Hood River Distillers has it all, with liquid credentials that keep customers coming back for more. What is important for bartenders to know about your expressions?
Wolves Whiskey hit the scene in 2019 with both an unexpected mission and a surprising fanfare. Founded by two footwear magnates and leaning on the distilling prowess of Charbay ‘s Marko Karakasevic, the outfit drew a lot of its playbook from Charbay’s longtime program of making whiskey out of beer. 1499 bottles produced.
Jameson is the world’s bestselling Irish whiskey brand, renowned for its triple-distilled smooth blend. The brand’s popularity is evidenced by sales of 31 million bottles annually, earning Jameson the award of the World Whisky Brand Champion 2022. What kind of whiskey is Jameson? Where is Jameson whiskey produced?
Heaven Hill has announced its latest release: a 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey. In a Tuesday press release, the distillery revealed this 107-proof limited bottling in the 18th edition of its esteemed Parker’s Heritage Collection. Since 2013, Parker’s Heritage Collection has raised over $1.3
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024 In this year’s competition, there were 787 Double Gold medal winners across all categories including bourbon, whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs. The whiskey contains rye whiskeys aged up to 17 years old, with the youngest whiskey being 12 years old, hence the age statement.
The US’s burgeoning whiskey industry has come on in leaps and bounds during recent decades. With distilleries stepping up their visitor experiences, there has never been a better time to take a trip around the must-visit whiskey distilleries in the United States. You will be taken deep into the heart of whiskey production.
In October 2013, more than 200 bottles of the rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon were reported missing from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. After Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 Year Old bottling scored a then-unheard-of 99 points at the World Spirits Championships 1998, the brand’s legendary reputation has continued to grow.
The whiskey marks the distillery’s first release hailing from its legendary Coy Hill warehouses since 2022. According to a press release, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 is bottled at barrel strength, ranging between 122 and 137.5 proof (61 and 68.75 percent ABV).
The Jack Daniel Distillery has introduced Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8, a Tennessee Whiskey from barrels matured at the distillery’s highest elevations. The latest expression in the Single Barrel Special Release series is bottled at barrel strength, with proofs ranging from 122 to 137.5.
Old Louisville Whiskey Company is a tiny non-distilling producer operated by Amine and Beth Karaoud. Over the past few years, the Karaouds have developed a reputation for bottling quality whiskey distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana by you-know-who. Everything bottled by Old Louisville has matured for at least 7 years.
The secondary market for American whiskey, be it the more shadowy corners of social media or the legitimized operations of auction websites, long has been a hotbed for dramatic bottle purchases in the hundreds and thousands of dollars above MSRP. A given individual gets into this and says, ‘I can’t play in the Pappy league.
In 2024, American whiskey enthusiasts often take for granted the existence of whiskey featuring a secondary maturation, as such offerings are extremely common. October 2024 brings Angel’s Envy’s first addition to their Signature Series line since their rum cask rye was launched in 2013. 92 proof.
Heaven Hill Distillery announced this month the release of the 18th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection featuring a 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey Finished in Reconstructed Heavy Toast Cognac Barrels. It is comprised of 14-year-old Malt Whiskey that was barreled in March 2009.
Like many American whiskey brands of late, the Old Pepper/James E. Pepper brand has gone through all kinds of changes since we first encountered it in 2013. In December 2017, the Pepper Distillery began producing its own whiskey in Lexington, Kentucky, and it’s been steadily churning out new make ever since. 100 proof.
The line, first released in 2013, is inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and has become a cult-favorite and a staple for the colder months. This year’s expression is made from High West’s Rendezvous Rye expression, aged in new charred American oak, finished in Ruby and Tawny Port barrels, and bottled at 98.6
When we reviewed the original Conecuh Ridge release from Clyde May’s in 2013 , we had to explain that good bourbon didn’t come exclusively from Kentucky and that whiskey made in Alabama deserved a try. Today, Clyde May’s is a well-known and popular distillery offering a range of whiskeys that we have enjoyed for years.
Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS), an independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, recently introduced Barrell Bourbon Batch 036. 8 & 10-year), Kentucky, (9-year) and Tennessee (8 & 15-year) bourbon whiskeys. For the first time, BCS’ latest bourbon batch features a newly redesigned bottle label.
Coasts & Shores comprises 25 bottles of whisky hailing from the world’s most beloved coastal distilleries. Available starting from today (October 24th), Berry Bros & Rudd Coasts & Shores boasts 25 bottlings from 12 different distilleries. A full list of bottlings and RRPs can be found further down this article.
Series VII is comprised of barrels aged 9 to 16 years, and is made of of: 6% 2007 Bourbon (21% Rye), 26% 2013 Bourbon (21% Rye), 26% 2013 Bourbon (36% Rye), 21% 2014 Bourbon (21% Rye), and 21% 2014 Bourbon (36% Rye). That’s a lot of bourbon but, more importantly, a lot of rye in the mix, too. 100 proof.
60 years later, The Macallan Distillery released a special commemorative bottling, celebrating the anniversary of the historic event. This bottle is known as The Macallan Coronation. So, what was (and is) so special about this Macallan Royal bottling ? By contrast, The Macallan Coronation was released in 2013.
With around 300 special-edition Blue Label bottlings, the brand frequently collaborates with artists and designers to create unique, limited-edition releases. These designs, featuring striking artwork, range from limited runs of 100 bottles to larger collections, making Blue Label a coveted collector’s item. Read part one here.
One of the world’s most sought-after premium-aged bourbon whiskey brands, Pappy Van Winkle has established a reputation for quality and rarity. The coveted whiskey brand first debuted in 1994, when the Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old was released. Stitzel distillery, the main supplier of whiskey for Weller’s brands in 1910.
The Tennessee whiskey was matured in the Coy Hill warehouse, the highest elevated warehouse at the distillery, and bottled at barrel strength from 122 to 137.5 The whiskey was then charcoal mellowed before being decanted in charred American white oak casks in September 2013. proof, which equates to a staggering 68.7%
It was a photo of a bottle of Beefeater Gin sitting on a shelf at a Maryland liquor store, showing an ABV of 40 percent. “I He went down to his liquor storage room and looked at his Beefeater bottles. Famously, back in 2013, Maker’s Mark lowered its proof from 90 to 84. The company, of course, insisted otherwise.
India became the UK’s largest market for Scotch whisky by volume in 2022, importing 219 million bottles according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). Beginning with the pioneer of Indian whisky, Amrut Distilleries , which released India’s first single malt bottling in 2004. Image via Whisky Auctioneer.
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