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The Top 20 Whiskeys of 2024

Drinkhacker

One of these days the world of whiskey is going to stop giving us the embarrassment of riches weve become accustomed to, but for now, the train is still rolling along unabated, and it seems like every week we see a new whiskey that were falling in love with. Want more selections? Check out our holiday shopping guide. Agree, disagree?

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We Ask Old Elk Master Distiller Greg Metze About Crafting Whiskey

Chilled Magazine

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. Tell us more.

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Whiskey Review: Thomas H. Handy Rye 2017 Release

The Whiskey Wash

A 2017 bottling of the ever famous spice monster from Buffalo Trace, Thomas H. Named after a bar tending legend who introduced the idea of rye being involved with the Sazerac cocktail.

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Review: Bulleit Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon (2025)

Drinkhacker

In a world of sourced whiskey and non-distilling producers (nothing wrong with that, to be clear!), Bonded whiskey needs to be made by a single distiller in a single season, aged for at least four years, proofed at 50% abv, and labeled with the corresponding Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) number. Established by U.S. 100 proof.

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We Ask Ryan Norwood, VP of Operations at Sagamore Spirit About Maryland Rye

Chilled Magazine

Sagamore Spirit is driven by a singular mission: to craft the world’s best rye whiskey. Today, we are inspired by whiskey enthusiasts around the globe, aiming to bring a modern approach to American Whiskey that emphasizes a meticulous farm-to-table process. ’s Rye Whiskey in bond.

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Misunderstood Whiskey

Booze Business

A Ginger Spiced Whiskey from Two Creative Entrepreneurs What I particularly enjoy about the craft spirit movement is that it attracts people with vision and who are willing to think outside the box. JD Recobs and Chris Buglisi, founders and owners of Misunderstood whiskey, have been friends since childhood, age seven to be exact.

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We’re Recapping ELEVATE 2023: Bardstown Bourbon Distillery Tour & Hirsch Tasting

Chilled Magazine

After the tour, bartenders headed inside to taste various pours of Hirsch selected whiskeys. We’ve been working with Bardstown Bourbon Company since about 2017,” he said. Hirsch currently offers five types of whiskey, all of which feature revamped packaging that features notches on both sides and a sextant on the label.

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