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As we recently explored in our Drinks Atlas column, Irish whiskey is experiencing a renaissance. Natterjack Irish Whiskey was conceived of by entrepreneur Aidan Mehigan, who aimed to create a contemporary Irish whiskey, both incorporating American techniques and paying homage to the spirit of the island. original, $89.99/cask
Earlier this fall, Chattanooga Whiskey rolled out its second annual bottled in bond release for 2023. It’s a bit less balanced than the spring release, but still another engaging and well-executed bottled in bond from the crew at Chattanooga Whiskey. The particulars are below. 100 proof.
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. If you can track down a bottle, do it you wont regret it a legendary release.
In early October, whiskey writer Frank Dobbins III visited Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Ky., Willett Distillery has long been a cult sensation among the whiskey cognoscenti. Theres even an iPhone app to help collectors track all the esoteric bottlings over the years. and posted about it on Instagram.
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?
We review Milam & Greene Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey, distilled from a mash bill of 70% corn, 22% malted rye, and 8% malted barley and aged to meet the bottled-in-bond requirements. image via Milam & Greene) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. bonded warehouse.
Dickel’s bonded expressions continue to arrive at a healthy clip of about one per year since the 2019 launch of the series. This new 2024 version was distilled in Spring 2011 and bottled after 12 years in the barrel. From the start this is a soft and friendly whiskey, gentle to the point where it almost feels bashful, innocuous.
Our pals at Milam & Greene have released their first bonded whiskey, a permanent addition to the portfolio that is distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky (this one in Autumn 2019), aged in #4 char barrels in Kentucky, then bottled in Blanco, Texas (just a few months ago for this first batch). 100 proof.
Sponsored Break with Redbreast ELEVATE bartenders and presenters took a break between seminars to taste Redbreast Whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard. It’s Irish whiskey from Midleton Distillery,” he explained. It is unique to Ireland and known as the quintessential style of Irish whiskey.
We review Westward Whiskey Vintner’s Cuvée, created from American single malt whiskeys influenced by four types of wine cask finishes. image via Westward Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.
We review Wenzel Whiskey Rectifiers Rye #2, which takes 95/5 mash bill Indiana ryes and blends them together, consisting of two 8-year barrels and one 7-year barrel. It is bottled at 114.4 image via Wenzel Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. It is bottled at 114.4
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.
We review Wenzel Whiskey Wheated #2, a blend of two Georgia wheated bourbon barrels (both 6.5 image via Wenzel Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Wenzel Whiskey is a Covington, Kentucky-based rectifier and blender tied to a name associated with that state’s whiskey past.
We review High n’ Wicked Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, distilled through a column beer still and doubler from a mash bill of 91% rye and 9% malted barley and aged for a minimum of 5 years. image via High n’ Wicked) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Lyons Brown, III, and Kevin E.
We review Westward Whiskey Vienna Malt, distilled from an “accidental” delivery of two-row Vienna malted barley to the distillery instead of its usual two-row pale. image via Westward) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.
However, this whiskey was not created with avid whiskey fans in mind. Instead, it was created as a fun and quirky expression, at a lower ABV and perhaps with a more approachable profile for those not accustomed to drinking whiskey. This is something that needs to be taken into account when you first try this whiskey.
We review Wenzel Whiskey Wheated #3, a blend of around 14 Georgia wheated bourbon barrels (all 6.5-7 7 years old) that was bottled at 112.04 image via Wenzel Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Wenzel Whiskey Wheated #3
We review Buzzard’s Roost American Whiskey, a three year-old, sourced whiskey finished in Buzzard’s Roost’s specialized secondary maturation process. image via Buzzard’s Roost) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.
We review Wenzel Whiskey One 50th Bourbon, a “traditional” bourbon blend clocking in at 111.6 image via Wenzel Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. As part of Wenzel Whiskey’s current strategy, they acquired the assets of Ghost Coast Distillery from Savannah, Ga.,
We review The Perfect Fifth Canongate 14-Year-Old American Whiskey, aged three years in Kentucky and 11 in Scotland, before being bottled at 64.4% image via The Perfect Fifth) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. and aging and bottling them in Scotland.
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. Distilled in Indiana, it costs $99.99.
Raj Bhakta is known for his eccentric approach to whiskey-making. Credit: Hogsworth Raj Peter Bhakta, the enigmatic founder of BHAKTA Spirits and WhistlePig Whiskey , has unveiled a new and innovative brand, combining the boldness of American bourbon with the elegance of French Armagnac. But I remained fond of pigs. Taste and see.
We review High n’ Wicked Foursquare Mark X 2007 Cask Finished Single Grain Irish Whiskey, finished for six months in casks that previously held Foursquare Mark X 2007 Barbados Rum. image via High n’ Wicked) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Lyons Brown, III, and Kevin E.
Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Fortune’s Fool , a new woman-focused whiskey producer, first emerged on the scene back in 2019. Fortune’s Fool , a new woman-focused whiskey producer, first emerged on the scene back in 2019. proof; priced at $55.
Jamie Foxx says that BSB Whiskey is “about bringing people together to celebrate life and have fun” Credit: WES Brands Oscar-winning actor, comedian, and singer Jamie Foxx has unveiled BSB (Brown Sugar Blend) Whiskey in collaboration with WES Brands. million cases in 2023, up from 14 million cases in 2019.
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.
image via High n’ Wicked) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. In this case, they are an importer and specialty bottler across the whiskey spectrum founded in 2019 by two former Brown-Forman senior executives, W. Bottled at 52% ABV (104 proof), it is priced at $80.
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey , renowned as America’s top whiskey and a global best-seller, has achieved iconic status. The core bottling, Jack Daniel’s Old No. it has won the admiration of celebrities, including the iconic Frank Sinatra, who was rumoured to be buried with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s.
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
Wild Turkey today announced the release of Master’s Keep Triumph Kentucky rye whiskey, the latest expression in its annual limited-edition series. This small-batch, 10-year-old rye whiskey is the oldest age-stated rye ever released by Wild Turkey. ” The Master’s Keep series first started in 2015.
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!” rum industry.
If there’s one thing whiskey fans love, it’s superlatives. As with any list primed to spark debate, we should outline some ground rules: The rye must be a specific bottling OR bottled within an identifiable range of years. All spirits must be American rye whiskeys. Oldest, highest proof, rarest — we covet them all.
(image via Two Souls Spirits) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. The world of American independent bottlers and whiskey blenders is a still emerging trend in the greater world of all things whiskey in the United States. Bottled at 126.7 proof, this whiskey is priced at $94.99.
Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Fortune’s Fool , a new woman-focused whiskey producer, first emerged on the scene back in 2019. Fortune’s Fool , a new woman-focused whiskey producer, first emerged on the scene back in 2019.
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.
‘American Style Whiskey’ is something of an all-encompassing term, with many different whiskey styles falling underneath this category at the World Whiskies Awards in 2024. This is part 2 of The Best American Style Whiskey According To The World Whiskies Awards 2024. Traverse City Whiskey Co.
By 2019, Stoll & Wolfe was able to get their hands on enough harvested Rosen rye to begin distilling it. We’ve covered this whiskey at two steps of its development previously. And today, we’re looking at a four year old, single barrel Rosen rye, bottled at 106.5 Let’s dive in!
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.
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.
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.
For nearly a decade now, we’ve periodically covered the NHLC’s acquisition of single barrel American whiskey and tequila. Now, through a partnership with Bord Bia, Ireland’s Agency for Food and Drink, the Granite State is getting access to a wide selection of unique Irish whiskeys. A must try for fans of Irish pot still whiskey.
With the celebrity alcohol brands trending heavily , Jamie Foxx and WES Brands have teamed up to launch BSB Whiskey. This is a flavored whiskey with cinnamon and brown sugar. BSB Whiskey is 70 proof. The bottle includes a “BSB” chenille letter patch on its chest that glows in the dark. depletions reached 18.25 per 750-ml.
Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Dread River Distilling , based in Birmingham, Alabama, has sought to put itself at the forefront of the distillery scene in its home state since its inception in 2019. Only 500 bottles were released. The legs and viscosity are spot on as well.
We’ve tempered our taste for four-figure spirits this time around, and while most of the whiskeys we picked for 2023 cost more than $100, only one lands in what we’d consider unicorn territory. As always, we’re revealing one whiskey each day over the next 10 days until we hit #1 on Christmas Eve. Want more selections?
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