The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 25, 2024

We review Blackened Rye The Lightning 2024, a blend of straight rye whiskeys that are vatted and transferred for finishing to Madeira wine and Caribbean rum casks for 2-14 weeks each, where they undergo the Black Noise sonic enhancement process. It is crafted from a blend of straight rye whiskeys hand-selected by Dietrich.

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Whiskey Rum Wine Bottling 105

Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Batch With an emphasis that could be considered hedonism at its finest, Batch puts its focus on two things: whiskey and doughnuts. Opened in 2016 by Tucson natives Ronnie and Christian Spece, Batch boasts one of the largest whiskey collections in the state, with more than 1,000 unique labels and counting. s flagship hazy IPA.

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Beer Craft Cocktails Bar IPA 277

Chilled Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

Her impressive achievements include being named the 2023 American Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the Year and has earned the title of “Best U.S. Brand Ambassador” by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation in 2022. Whether it’s her Carrot Colada or Papaya Salad Daiquiri, she crafts an adventure in taste and aesthetics.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Garrison Brothers drops its Cowboy Bourbon as a special release every year, though we’ve only covered it once so far, in 2022. Cowboy Bourbon is always a barrel pick creation, but while Garrison doesn’t mention the age of this year’s whiskeys, in 2022 they were pulled from 8- and 9-year-old barrels.

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Whiskey Wine Bottling 62

Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Spot Whiskeys introduced a new hue, Gold Spot , back in 2022 in celebration of the 135th anniversary of the Mitchell family’s entrée into the whiskey bonding trade. At the time, it wasn’t clear if that was a line extension for the Irish whiskey heavyweights or just a one-off, but now we know. Maybe even better.

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Whiskey Wine 111

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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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Whiskey Wine 115

The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 9, 2024

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?

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Whiskey Signature Cocktails Craft Beer Beer 98

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 18, 2024

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.

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Whiskey Hospitality Craft Beer Bottling 126

The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. For Angel’s Envy , the Kentucky-based distillery very much known for its straight bourbon finished in port wine barrels, a highlight on the calendar each year is the release of a limited edition, cask strength version of its flagship product.

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Whiskey Wine Bottling 98

Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Introduced in 2022 exclusively to the U.S. On the nose, this whisky is quite unlike other wine- and oloroso-aged Dalmore expressions Ive encountered. The finish dissolves a bit quickly into wine-kissed notes of grape skins, dark chocolate, and gentle baking spice. Lets check it out.

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Rum Wine Bottling Whiskey 102

Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

For their New York location (which opened in 2022) spearheaded by family member Geno Fasano, the elegant space is perfect for a special holiday meal and boasts culinary delights ranging from Veal Milanese to lucious burrata. Whiskey Wonderland 686 Broadway, New York It’s a boozy salute to the holiday season.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 17, 2024

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.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 5, 2024

As such, it seems only fitting to do the same with bourbons and American whiskeys. Of course, the range of age statements in bourbon and American whiskey is not as diverse as with scotch. Most bourbons and whiskeys are aged for only a few years due to the differing climates and maturation speeds in Scotland and the USA.

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Whiskey Bottling Wine 119

VinePair

JULY 30, 2024

Inspired by this summertime memory, it’s no surprise that fresh blackberries take center stage in Tulloch’s sparkling and inventive riff on the classic Whiskey Sour. It’s what makes Evan Williams Bourbon, specifically the 1783 Small Batch, a no-brainer addition to her take on a Whiskey Sour, “The Perfect Berry.”

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Whiskey Simple Syrup Head Bartender Wine 105

VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These cozy, warming spices are also prominent notes of a festive, limited-edition red blend wine crafted by two iconic brands, The Prisoner Wine Company and High West Whiskey. This one-of-a-kind, highly-coveted wine is only available online and will be around for just a short amount of time.

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Wine Whiskey Bottling 105

The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 14, 2024

Irish whiskey is seeing a boom in popularity in overseas markets, with the USA seeming to have a particular love of spirit from the Emerald Isle. As such, the competition for medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) was fierce in the Irish whiskey category. Read up on other award-winning whiskeys here.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. For Angel’s Envy , the Kentucky-based distillery very much known for its straight bourbon finished in port wine barrels, a highlight on the calendar each year is the release of a limited edition, cask strength version of its flagship product.

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Whiskey Bottling Wine 97

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 24, 2023

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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Whiskey Rum Wine Bottling 105

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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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Whiskey Wine Bottling 104

Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

American whiskey is in a weird place. It’s not uncommon to say that the whiskey industry is five to seven years behind craft beer in terms of trends. Does all this spell trouble for American whiskey? The whiskey industry is subject to fluctuations in spending, like anything else. whiskey industry? “I

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Whiskey Craft Beer Beer Inventory 104

VinePair

JANUARY 31, 2024

For a spirit so dependent on extended aging periods, it’s remarkable how much the whiskey landscape can change over the course of just one year. But selecting one standout bottle from every sub-category of whiskey at the beginning of each year offers a unique snapshot into what wowed us over the last 12 months.

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VinePair

MARCH 15, 2024

Irish spirits exports reached a record high in 2022, with a value of over $1.5 billion driven in large part by the nation’s whiskey, according to a report published last summer by trade body Drinks Ireland. Here are 12 of the best Irish whiskeys at every price point for 2024. Ready to discover the cream of the Irish crop?

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Whiskey Rum Highball Beer 98

Cheers

APRIL 12, 2024

As celebrity alcohol brands proliferate , Metallica has announced the 2024 release of their Blackened Rye the Lightning whiskey. ” This limited-edition expression follows the 2022 edition of Rye The Lightning. ” The makers of Blackened Whiskey also use a production method they call “Black Noise.”

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Whiskey Rum Alcohol Bottling 104

Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

In 2020, generational family member Ronald Dodge, Executive Vice Chair, handed the reins of the company to industry veteran David Ballew, who was subsequently named President and CEO in 2022. From value to premium, amaro to whiskey, Hood River Distillers has it all, with liquid credentials that keep customers coming back for more.

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Brandy Vodka Tequila Bartending 241

Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Uisce Irish Pub Operating for nearly two decades before a pandemic-induced closure in 2022, Irish bar Uisce (pronounced ish-kah, the Gaelic word for water) recently reopened in its new location in downtown Bellingham, with original owner Molly McGarry still at the helm. Regular live music performances round out the ambience.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 23, 2023

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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Whiskey Rum Wine Bottling 93

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Led by legendary mixologist, Andy Ferreira, CASK has been awarded multiple accolades, including Best Cocktail Bar in Ireland in 2022, and Ireland’s Bar Of The Year for two consecutive years. Hidden within is a whiskey parlor housing over 300 unique expressions, perfect for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

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Bar Craft Cocktails Mixology Mixologist 52

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Yellowstone Bourbon Special Finishes Collection – Toasted – The first thing I learned with this whiskey (four years old, by the by) is that you don’t get very far nosing small samples of dry wood. Imagining how one would impact a finished whiskey is hard enough. Let’s taste both. 100 proof. 101 proof.

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Whiskey Wine Bottling 115

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 29, 2024

New releases in the American whiskey and bourbon market this week include WhistlePig’s oldest whiskey yet, two sporty collaborations, and a wine cask finished single malt. In addition to being single malt, the whiskey is also bottled from a single barrel, making it an extremely limited release. Pursuit Distilling Co.

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Whiskey Club IPA Bottling 105

Australian Bartender

APRIL 14, 2024

Opening back in 2022, the team from Porteno, Ben Milgate, Elvis Abrahanowicz, and Joe Valore teamed up with Nicolian of Continental Deli fame to create Bar Lousie, a kitschy and cool Euro wine bar. Nicolian gave us the low-down on this bar, saying: “It’s a really f **g cool wine bar with a dining room upstairs.

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Bar Brandy Bitters Wine 98

The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 17, 2024

We review Starward Australian Single Malt Finished In Lagavulin Barrels, an Australian red wine barrel aged Australian single malt finished in ex-Lagavulin peated Scotch casks. image via Starward) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

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Wine Bottling Whiskey 105

Just Drinks

JUNE 11, 2024

Singapore whiskey market registered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% Among the various whiskey segments present in the market, scotch whisky accounted for the majority of market share in 2022, followed by other whisk(e)y. during 2017-22.

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Whiskey Wine 40

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2024

Spring is finally upon us, and with the new (hopefully warmer) weather comes a whole host of new releases in the American whiskey and bourbon category. Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Credit: Basil Hayden Basil Hayden , a whiskey brand owned by Jim Beam , has delighted bourbon fans by bringing back its popular Subtle Smoke expression.

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Inventory Whiskey Bottling Wine 105

VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Over the past handful of years, one of the biggest trends in bourbon has been the proliferation of high-proof , cask-strength whiskey releases. Before they’re packaged, whiskeys are usually diluted with water to bring them down to an easier-to-drink proof. Cask-strength whiskeys, however, are sold at their full strength.

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Bartending Bartender Stout Whiskey 116

Drinkhacker

AUGUST 19, 2024

In 2022, Maestro Dobel dropped a rare extra anejo tequila dubbed Dobel 50 1967 , named in honor of its founder’s birth year. On the palate, the whiskey isn’t nearly as austere, showcasing instead a range of flavors beginning with dried figs and prunes, then showcasing maple and coffee bean, then more chocolate.

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Tequila Bitters Wine Whiskey 114

VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

That lasted until November 2022.” From 2017 to 2022, craft spirits sales went from $3.7 Crucially, this is all occurring just as many distilleries finally have a substantial volume of mature whiskey ready for sale, but fewer outlets for it. We switched in 2022 to entrench. billion to $7.9 It’s not that at all now.

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Craft Beer Inventory Beer Whiskey 119

Cheers

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The holiday season is all about the sparkle, especially when it comes to wine, and especially on New Year’s Eve. And for more bubbly ideas suggestions, here’s our New Year’s drinks roundup from 2022.) And for more bubbly ideas suggestions, here’s our New Year’s drinks roundup from 2022.) Demerara sugar 6 oz.

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