The Whiskey Wash

MAY 13, 2024

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.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Flavored whiskey has been on a steady upward trajectory in the U.S. By 2022, the flavored whiskey sector accounted for approximately one-fifth of total whiskey volume, according to data analytics company IWSR. Some bottles, like Crown Royal’s 23-year-old Golden Apple, fetch upwards of $250. Price: $24.99. Price: $19.99.

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Whiskey Bottling Liqueur Vodka 94

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 25, 2024

We review Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon 2024, the latest iteration of this popular decade old Kentucky bourbon that this time is bottled at 94.4 image via Michter’s) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. ” This bourbon is bottled at 94.4

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Whiskey Bottling Bartending Bartender 110

Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Hard Truth Spirits in Brown County, Indiana was at the forefront of the push to garner official recognition for Indiana rye whiskey. Long before Hard Truth and master distiller Bryan Smith released their first house-distilled bourbon in 2024, they loved and celebrated rye whiskey. Let’s take a look at each! 115 proof.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 11, 2024

We review Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2024), the latest Bomberger’s bottling that’s part of a yearly series paying homage to Michter’s storied past. image via Michter’s) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. suggested retail price of $120.

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Whiskey Bottling 105

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 3, 2024

We review High West Bourye 2024, a limited, annual release from this popular Utah distillery that is a blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskeys aged at least a decade. image via Nino Kilgore-Marchetti/The Whiskey Wash) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

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Whiskey Bottling 100

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 31, 2024

We review Garrison Brothers Laguna Madre Bourbon (2024), aged for four years in white American oak barrels and then transferred into Limousin oak casks for another four years of aging. image via Garrison Brothers) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Only 3,000 bottles were released.

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Whiskey Bottling 103

Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

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

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Whiskey Bottling 276

Drinkhacker

JULY 19, 2024

Two big new releases from Utah’s High West, starting with its first bonded whiskey ever, a recognition of its (slow but) steady transition to in-house distillate. Two big new releases from Utah’s High West, starting with its first bonded whiskey ever, a recognition of its (slow but) steady transition to in-house distillate.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 21, 2024

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.

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Bottling Whiskey 108

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

‘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.

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Whiskey Brandy Bottling 92

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition just celebrated its 10th anniversary. Having now spent a decade carefully tasting and recognizing the best bourbon and whiskey that North America has to offer, the competition for the judges’ favor has never been more fierce. ABV), hence the name “full proof”.

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Whiskey Bottling 98

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 11, 2024

These whiskey brands produce high-quality single malts, as recognized by The Tasting Alliance at the 2024 Top Shelf Gala. The Tasting Alliance’s Top Shelf Gala 2024 was held on October 5th and 6th in San Francisco, California. Discovering a mutual love of whiskey, the two decided to establish Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey.

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Whiskey Signature Cocktails Bottling Wine 92

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 18, 2024

We review Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2024), featuring 7-year and 17-year aged bourbons and finished in French brandy and cognac casks. image via Limestone Branch) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% per 750mL bottle.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 14, 2024

Or whiskey… as Nashville’s Nelson Brothers are the latest to take us into the world of honey as a finishing vessel for bourbon. Either way, the whiskey has become one of Nelson Bros.’ ’ most beloved products, with folks lining up on release day to get their hands on a bottle. .’ Nelson Bros.

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Whiskey Bottling 109

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2024

Mark Littler shares his five tips for buying and investing in whisky bottles in 2024 Whether you’re looking at whisky bottles, luxury housing, crypto currencies or traditional stocks and shares, 2024 is an interesting time for investment markets. 2024 is not expected to be a market peak for the secondary whisky market.

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Bottling High Volume Whiskey 104

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 30, 2024

We review Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Bourbon (2024), first aged four years in New American oak, followed by a Texas honey infusion and then finishing three more years in ex-Cognac casks. image via Garrison Brothers) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

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Whiskey Infusions Bottling 106

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 98

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 18, 2024

We review Garrison Brothers 2024 Guadalupe, a Texas bourbon aged four years in white American oak casks and two years in Portuguese tawny port casks. image via Garrison Brothers) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. The bourbon is priced at $149.99.

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Whiskey Bottling Wine 104

Drinkhacker

AUGUST 12, 2024

After an 8 year old expression in Fall 2023 (which didn’t arrive until well into 2024), Heaven Hill’s Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond wheated bourbon is back with a new 10 year old offering, distilled in the Spring of 2014. Old Fitz is almost always a corn-heavy expression and this bottling doesn’t rock the boat.

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Bottling Whiskey 97

Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

American whiskey is in a weird place. Writing this feature in 2024, I’m tempted to recycle a similar piece I did on craft beer circa 2017. 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? whiskey industry? “I

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The beauty of the term ‘American Style Whiskey’ is that it encompasses a wide range of whiskey styles. From American single malts to experimental spirits, American whiskeys can appeal to a very wide range of palates, and allow distilleries room for experimentation. 40 as the one destined for bottling. Keep an eye out!

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Whiskey Brandy Vodka Gin 96

Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Today, WhistlePig Whiskey’s karmic quest for whiskey wonder culminates with the debut of The Boss Hog XI. This year, WhistlePig’s whiskey makers searched over 7,000 miles from the WhistlePig Farm to find enlightenment in Rajasthan, India. Leave it to WhistlePig to finish their whiskey in something I’ve never heard of.

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Whiskey Bottling 105

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Redbreast 18 Year Old Irish Whiskey appeals to experienced whiskey drinkers who appreciate mature, complex flavors. As a single pot still whiskey, it has a full-bodied, creamy texture that distinguishes it within the Irish whiskey category. The Redbreast 18 Year Old was launched in the USA in September 2024.

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Whiskey Bottling 94

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Still Austin ‘s 2023 bonded red corn bourbon was such a hit that it spawned a sequel: For 2024, Bottled in Bond Red Corn is back, but at 5 years old instead of 4. There’s obviously a huge amount of family DNA here, but I have to say the extra year of age has made this whiskey even better. 100 proof.

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Bottling Bitters Whiskey 102

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 26, 2024

Rye whiskey originated in colonial America, particularly in Pennsylvania and Maryland, where early settlers began distilling rye whiskey in the 18th century. In recent years, the industry has been experiencing something of a rye whiskey renaissance. The rye was then aged in oak and bottled at 46.5%

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Whiskey Bottling Wine Rum 96

VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

(Of course, not every brand is on that same cadence, but for whiskey reviewers, it’s undoubtedly the busiest season.) Normally, Kentucky-based Buffalo Trace releases five different bottlings in the collection. Fortunately for whiskey hunters, in 2024, Buffalo Trace released all five expressions. Handy: Cask strength (127.2

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Whiskey Bottling 128

Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Wheel Horse Whiskey has crafted a sturdy standing upon bottling affordable bourbon distilled by Green River in Owensboro, Kentucky. As a fledgling Green River waited to release whiskey under its branding, Wheel Horse served as one of the first brands to bottle quality Owensboro whiskey at a respectable 101 proof.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Bottled in Bond Act dates to 1897 and established strict standards of quality for American whiskey that were much needed at that point in history. But in modern America, a bottled in bond designation does not carry remotely the same weight that it did in 1897. How did they do with their bottled in bond debut?

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Bottling Whiskey 105

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

And so they did again in 2024 at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. With some 200 whiskeys available for tasting, you can’t possible sample everything on offer. Producers bring their unicorn bottles like Heaven Hill Parker’s Heritage Collection and Michter’s two 10 Year Old Single Barrel offerings, all for sale at MSRP.

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Whiskey Brandy Wine Bottling 100

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 9, 2024

We review Penelope Bourbon Tokaji Cask Finish 2024, an eight-year-old MGP rye that’s been finished in former Hungarian Tokaji wine casks. image via MGP) Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. The whiskey being reviewed here, Penelope Bourbon Tokaji Cask Finish , is one of those.

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Whiskey Wine Bottling 102

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

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.

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VinePair

AUGUST 13, 2024

Irish whiskey is a backbar mainstay in the U.S. However, after a boost post-Covid, total Irish whiskey sales in the U.S. Despite this loss, spirits companies remain positive about the future of Irish whiskey, particularly in the super-premium category. are $25 per 750-milliliter bottle or higher. million cases in sales.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2024

The TAG Global Spirits Awards 2024 judges have named the ‘Best In Show’ bourbons and American whiskeys. Previously, I broke down the best American whiskeys and bourbons as named in the 2023 TAG Global Spirits Awards. Looking for more award-winning whiskeys? The results are in! Check out the rest of my Awards Series.

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Whiskey Bottling Vodka Gin 116

VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Every professional bartender has a few bottles they don’t like. But there’s usually one bottle that functions as something of a nemesis, and seeing it on a trusted establishment’s back bar or a good friend’s bar cart is enough to burrow under their skin — and heaven help the well-meaning soul who presents it as a gift.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In new releases this week, Westward Whiskey unveils Milestone No.2 Old Overholt releases the 2024 Extra Aged rye, and Hudson Whiskey finishes in Calvados Casks. Let’s take a closer look at some notable new whiskey releases in the USA this week. Westward Whiskey Milestone Edition No.2

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 16, 2024

These are the best single malt whiskeys according to the ADI. With Eric’s invaluable input and behind-the-scenes action, here are the best single malt whiskeys/whiskies from the American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition 2024. The Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey and both Bird Creek expressions.

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