Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

For this seventh release, this American whiskey that threads the needle between bourbon and rye comes with its origin story, which I don’t recall ever reading. And here it is: In 2010, co-founder David DeFazio requested Wyoming Whiskey’s distiller at the time, Bourbon Hall of Famer Steve Nally, to develop a rye. 100 proof.

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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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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 12, 2024

We review Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey (2024), the latest Shenk’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. Shenk’s is 91.2

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

The world of whiskey is wonderfully vast, which is why it can often be intimidating — even for aficionados. When it comes to whiskey, underrated really means what overdelivers for the price. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a diverse flavor profile from the typical whiskey we’re used to.”

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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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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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Drinkhacker

APRIL 14, 2024

Bernheim Barrel Proof — the high-test version of Heaven Hill’s wheat whiskey — is released twice a year. A224 marks the first release of 2024 and the third release of the whiskey ever. As usual, the whiskey changes little from batch to batch, this one hitting 62.6%

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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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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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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 3, 2024

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2024 recently published the results of this year’s contest. 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.

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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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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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Drinkhacker

APRIL 20, 2024

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.

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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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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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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How Was The Old Commonwealth 10 Year Old Fall 2024 Release Made? The Old Commonwealth 10 Year Fall 2024 Release is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from an undisclosed distillery. Aged for 10 years, the bourbon was bottled at 131.83 How Does The Old Commonwealth 10 Year Fall 2024 Release Compare To The Original?

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 28, 2024

On the palate the whiskey offers an immediate punch of dark chocolate, more polished wood, and a fresher berry note — raspberries at first, then a sharper, heavily spiced raisin quality. 51,000 bottles produced. — evoking darker, red blossoms and violets. Love this stuff.

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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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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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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In just about eight months, seven different whiskeys have arrived at Drinkhacker HQ, and today we’re finally getting down to reviewing them all. Let’s fire away at this septet of whiskeys. This is without doubt a whiskey that requires time and patience to open up and evolve. One cask produced — 316 bottles.

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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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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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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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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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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 12, 2024

We review Lost Lantern Far-Flung Rye, blended from five American craft whiskey makers out of the Midwest. image via Lost Lantern Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Lost Lantern is among the small but growing number of independent American whiskey bottlers in today’s market.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

Flavored whiskey is a rapidly growing category. As whiskey producers gear themselves towards a younger market, hoping to appeal to Gen-Z drinkers, we have seen all sorts of flavors hit the market, from birthday cake to s’mores , there is a flavored whiskey to appeal to all tastes. Bottled at 37.5%

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2024

The new Jack Daniel’s x McLaren Racing Limited Edition Tennesee Whiskey features McLaren’s signature papaya coloring. Credit: Jack Daniel’s The Jack Daniel’s Distillery has unveiled a limited edition Tennessee Whiskey to celebrate its partnership with McLaren Racing. It is then bottled at 40% ABV.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Old Fitzgerald Fall 2023 Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Credit: Heaven Hill Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the release of its Fall 2024 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

That’s why they slapped a date on the front of the bottle, to assure us that round 2 would be coming soon enough. That time is here, as Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 has finally arrived. My baby sips from a plastic thimble at Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2024 didn’t do it justice. Maybe better.

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