The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

At the inaugural Whiskey Wash Awards , our reviewers sampled a number of incredible whiskies (or whiskeys) worthy of Double Gold Medals in our no-fee competition. If you would like to see a full list of award-winning whiskies, including Double Gold, Gold, and Silver Medal winners, from The Whiskey Wash Awards, click here.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Bourbon might be known as Americas native spirit, but before it was the booming industry we know today, rye was the preferred whiskey on U.S. While the spirit may have fallen out of favor post-Prohibition, rye whiskey is back in full force, with volumes swelling in the past decade and a half.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Its more recent program spotlights current trends and seasonality, among other factors, and has earned Hilton the Best Overall recognition in the 2024 BevX Awards. For instance, if we were to come out with an Espresso Martini program now [in late 2024], that would feel totally out of place and as if we were late to the game.”

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2024

Whether you’re recovering from the holiday hustle or simply looking to refresh your bar menu for 2024, these libations are here to bring touch of flavor to your January days and nights. It has a simple twist, swapping out the classic whiskey for cognac instead. Celebrate this winter-favorite on January 31 with a Diplo Mocha.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In recent years, long-defunct whiskey brands have gotten a new lease on life , legacy producers have debuted celebrated one-offs and new permanent line extensions , and Scotch makers have upped their cask-aging ante to unprecedented heights.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 30, 2025

Following suit with numerous other celebrities, Jackson recently segued from chasing neon rainbows to getting way down in his own whiskey brand. In 2022, Silverbelly Whiskey was announced as a nod to the color of Jackson’s iconic cowboy hat. The white whiskey goes into barrels from Independent Stave Co. 115 proof.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Our 3rd annual 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards EARLY BIRD rates are still available until January 31, 2024. The 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges are: Lance Bowman Chicago, Illinois Expertise: Agave spirits, whiskey, rum, amari, CRT certified in tequila, curated backbar of over 100 agave spirits. Enter now and save

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Last week , the World Whiskies Awards announced the top American whiskey from the World Whiskies Awards USA 2025. This annual regional competition showcases the best American whiskeys and bourbons, with winners earning a spot in the global finals set for March. ABV) and launched in July 2024.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Black Frost Distilling is expanding its portfolio with the release of a distinctive farm-to-glass rye whiskey, showcasing Minnesota’s agricultural heritage and distilling potential. Minnesota is also one of the largest producers of rye in the country, so it makes sense to have rye whiskey be a major focus of our distillery.

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Whiskey Wine Bottling 89

Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

It’s an honor, and my hope is that we can continue this tradition annually with the checks growing larger as the Uncle Nearest whiskey family expands.” “But this challenge is something special, ’cause we’re inviting our whiskey family to join us in giving back. From MLK Jr.

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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.’ Released annually, we got our hands on a 2024 bottle and are happy to share our thoughts. Nelson Bros.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

million 9-liter cases, according the Beverage Information Group 2024 Liquor Handbook. In addition to intense competition from tequila, domestic whiskey and the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, brandy and Cognac had to contend with economic pressures, as inflation put a crimp in some discretionary spending.

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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 proof (45.6%

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 26, 2024

We review Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 2024, the latest iteration of this popular decade-old Kentucky rye whiskey that this time is bottled at 92.8 image via Michter’s) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. proof and priced at $200.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 4, 2024

From its custom filtration process to its unique approach to barrel toasting and specialty toasted offerings (which have inspired countless imitators), Michter’s made its modern name with an innovative approach to American whiskey. Let’s check them out. My favorite Bomberger’s release yet. Reviewed: Batch #24F2309. 108 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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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Indie bottler Single Cask Nation went about business as usual in 2024 despite their acquisition by Scotch Malt Whisky Society parent company Artisanal Spirits. Today, were taking a look at three late 2024 online releases, two of which are still available for purchase as of this writing. Thoughts follow.

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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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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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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. ABV and priced at $349.

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Whiskey Bottling 111

VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For home bartenders], using the same mix in a Margarita , Whiskey Sour , and Tom Collins will result in subpar drinks that taste overwhelmingly similar. 2024) appeared first on VinePair. No craft cocktail bar should ever use it.

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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. 2024) appeared first on VinePair. million cases in sales.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Before bourbon, rye whiskey was America’s first native spirit. But with the rediscovery of classic, rye-based drinks during the early-aughts cocktail renaissance, bartenders fell back in love with the bold, spicy style of whiskey — and with that, rye’s comeback began. Rye’s resurgence shows no signs of slowing down.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 1, 2024

The 8th year of Beam Little Book releases has arrived, and while last year we were invited to consider Little Book “In Retrospect,” now we journey onto the “Path Not Taken,” which is a reimagining of American rye whiskey designed to showcase, in essence, that rye is not as boring and same-same today as you might think it is.

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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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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. Of the several whiskeys we tasted this evening, the one I couldn’t put down. The apricot isn’t shy, and the finished product is an outright fruit bomb.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Denver’s Laws Whiskey House releases bonded versions of three whiskeys each year, and, interestingly, Laws has continued to let them get older and older. Now the trio of whiskeys is up to 7 years of age. B Laws Bonded Rye 7 Years Old Batch #5 (2024) – 100% heirloom rye. When will it end? Thoughts follow.

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Whiskey 111

Cheers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

whiskey industry? The Party Source, a Top 100 Retailer , remains on the cutting edge of whiskey retail, including opening a new bar in the store that helps generate sales elsewhere in the business. Whiskey and Bar Trends in 2024 appeared first on Cheers. What’s the current state of the U.S. The post Podcast: U.S.

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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. — evoking darker, red blossoms and violets. If you’d told me this was Port barrel-aged, I’d readily believe it. Love this stuff.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 17, 2024

We review Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Spring 2024 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, aged for a decade and the thirteenth national release in the popular Heaven Hill decanter series. image via Heaven Hill) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

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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. flag — late last year. 107 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

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. This is the newest release of Old Commonwealth whiskey, reviving the brand with an homage to the original 10 Year Old.

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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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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 24, 2024

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. Dickel’s bonded expressions continue to arrive at a healthy clip of about one per year since the 2019 launch of the series.

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