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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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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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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Drinkhacker

JUNE 28, 2024

Lux Row’s 10th edition of Blood Oath is here, this one double finished in two different wine casks. Red wine finishes can be divisive, but the impact they’ve had on this bourbon is impressive. In honor of Blood Oath’s double-digit age milestone, Rempe achieved a double finish for this year’s special, secret blend.

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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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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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Australian Bartender

JUNE 20, 2024

The Gospel Whiskey is celebrating the news its Straight Rye Whiskey has won a Gold medal at the prestigious 2024 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) and, for the second consecutive year, is Australia’s highest-scoring whiskey across all categories and the 2nd-highest-scoring rye whiskey in the world.

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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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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Jameson is the world’s bestselling Irish whiskey brand, renowned for its triple-distilled smooth blend. If you’ve ever been curious about this monumentally popular Irish whiskey, this complete guide explores the brand’s history, production, tasting notes, and best serving suggestions, providing answers to all your key Jameson questions.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A new true-crime book by Mike Gerrard introduces the world of alcohol crimes, from whiskey heists to fake million-dollar wine. Well if nipping to your local liquor shop to restock seems like a stretch sometimes, imagine how desperate for a drink you’d need to be to steal a $50,000 bottle or a million dollars of wine?

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 14, 2024

At the end of 2023, Savage and Cooke rebranded its permanent lineup, revamping its core whiskeys, ditching the avant garde photography, and formally changing its name to Savage & Cooke instead of Savage and Cooke. It smells more like a wine than a whiskey, and I mean that as a compliment. 113 proof. 100 proof. 100 proof.

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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

MAY 31, 2024

Last week, I wrote a rundown of all of the Platinum medal-winning bourbons from the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). This week, continuing the breakdown of the 82 Platinum medal winners (across all categories), I will take a look at the Platinum medal-winning American whiskeys.

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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

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

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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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In the whiskey industry, “flagship” bottlings tend to refer to entry level expressions offered by a distillery. Flagship offerings typically have much wider distribution and availability than other whiskeys in a distillery’s portfolio. Ingram’s river aging on a boat on the same river is a nod to this history.

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VinePair

MARCH 15, 2024

billion driven in large part by the nation’s whiskey, according to a report published last summer by trade body Drinks Ireland. In that sense, Ireland’s whiskey scene perhaps shares more in common with the United States than Scotland, with which it has typically been compared due to heritage and its penchant for single malts.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly two decades have passed since the first Charleston Wine + Food festival kicked off in South Carolina in 2005. Nineteen years and hundreds of popped bottles later, the 2024 iteration of the annual celebration, like the wine and spirits served to attendees every year, has only improved with age.

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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. based wine regions — New York, the Pacific Northwest and California — and offers a wine list that represents the best varietals and producers from these regions.

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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

AUGUST 5, 2024

New American whiskey and bourbon releases this week include a Bottled-In-Bond expression from Westward Whiskey and a new Experimental Batch bourbon from Chattanooga. This is the third exclusive bottling to be released in 2024. The whiskey was bottled from a very small batch of six barrels.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This issue includes our 2024 Growth Brands Awards for beer as well as our Suppliers of the Year and a new Hall of Famer. Subscribe to Cheers The post Fall 2024 appeared first on Cheers. Welcome to the Fall edition of Cheers magazine! We hope you enjoy this issue and have a wonderful season.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Louisville-based Angel’s Envy has announced its 13th annual Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels. This year’s release offers a new take on the traditional annual release by introducing a tawny port wine finish blended with the traditional ruby port wine finish.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Based in Vermont, independent bottler Lost Lantern is releasing its oldest whiskeys to date with the 2024 Fall Single Cask Collection. As the craft whiskey movement gains longevity, Lost Lantern has been gradually releasing single casks with older age statements. We have plenty to go over, so let’s dive right in.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In light of the festival and the growing prominence of English whisky, the 2024 World Whiskies Awards have highlighted some remarkable expressions. Nestled in a small town on the east coast of England, the brewery specializes in the creation of beers, wines, and spirits. The Lakes Single Malt Whisky The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.7

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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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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 19, 2024

These barrels have normally been used to mature a different spirit, wine, or beer. Sherry, port, and wine are among the most common finishing casks for bourbon. At the 2024 World Whiskies Awards , judges recognized the achievements of American distillers who have been dedicating time and resources to experimenting with cask finishing.

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2024

Ever hear the story about how water was turned into wine? For one Oregon winemaker, that story has a different twist – the turning of smoke-tainted wine into brandy and, by extension, whiskey. Tens of thousands of gallons of wine impacted in varying degrees, ranging from slightly tainted to downright full ashen-tasting.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 12, 2024

The double-blind tasting competition is held annually and features everything from whiskey and bourbon to tequila and vodka. Held by the Wine Country Network, the 2024 Denver International Spirits Competition took place in Broomfield, CO, between March 2nd and March 10th, 2024. Stagg, an iconic figure in bourbon history.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Uncasville, CT-based casino Mohegan Sun held its 20th Sun Wine & Food Fest from Jan. The annual food and wine festival included more than 15 events combining culinary artistry, unique and premium wine and spirit selections and celebrity chef demonstrations. Here’s a quick look at some of the festivities we attended.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Rather, Roaming Road and founder Mike Gilmore is scouring all types of spirits to bottle, including whiskey (of course) but also single-cask rums, Armagnacs, Cognacs, Irish whiskey, “and whatever else grabs his trained eye.” More than a few drops and you’ll find the wine tempered into oblivion.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The long-waited Diageo Special Releases 2024 are here. Credit: Diageo Drinks giant, Diageo , has unveiled its much anticipated Special Releases for 2024. This year’s offerings are as follows: “ Mortlach ‘Midnight Dusk’ , finished in sweet Ramandolo white and Sangiovese red wine casks.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

For 2024, the idea is back: “showcasing the contemporary perspectives, techniques, and unique flavors that define each expression found within the collection. Lagavulin “Fireside Tales” 12 Years Old Limited Edition 2024 – Matured in first-fill and refill ex-bourbon and refill sherry butts. Here we go!

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

And flavored whiskey is everywhere. But on my first night visiting family, I realized that flavored whiskey had grown more than I’d expected when my brother reached for a bottle of Skrewball to make a drink. Where do you think Fireball ranks among all spirits brands — not just whiskey — in terms of sales?” Fewer people smoke.

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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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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 31, 2024

” They’re back in 2024 with another exclusive bourbon lineup for the summer (which is also on the heels of this year’s Spring 2024 series featuring whiskeys more broadly). There are a total of nine releases in the 2024 roster which spans quite an ambitious chunk of the country and its independent distilleries.

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