The Whiskey Wash

MAY 7, 2024

We review Jeptha Creed Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon, aged at least four years and distilled from red bloody butcher corn (75%), malted rye (20%), and malted barley (5%). image via Jeptha Creed) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. It is bottled at 100 proof and priced at $49.99.

Bottling 116

Bottling Whiskey Brandy Vodka 116

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog is back in time for the holiday season. Images courtesy of Skrewball Whiskey. Ahead of the festive season Skrewball Whiskey has announced the nationwide relaunch of its Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog. You can find your nearest retailer here.

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Brandy Alcohol Rum 98

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 27, 2023

New Hampshire’s Tamworth Distilling, the company behind graveyard tree-sap infused rye , crab whiskey , and a famed venison-flavored whiskey , is back with yet another novelty, this time a brandy, infused with the flavor of smoked trout. Or, more accurately, a trout distillate flavored with apple brandy.

Brandy 126

Brandy Infusions Bottling Whiskey 126

Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 7, 2025

In this edition of Cocktail Questions : What are you going to do with a bottle of Cynar? Send your pithy, clear question to me at cocktailswithsuderman@gmail.com Subscribe now Hello, I am in possession of a brand new subscription to your newsletter and my first ever bottle of Cynar. A newsletter subscription and a bottle of Cynar?

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Bottling Digestif Bitters Gin 52

Good Spirits News

JULY 8, 2024

In 2019, Copperworks acquired brandy casks from Cadiz, Spain, and we filled one with gin. The spirit was then added to a cask previously used for Copperworks American Single Malt whiskey and was allowed to rest for an additional two years to achieve the perfect balance.”

Brandy 98

Brandy Gin Craft Beer Beer 98

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 8, 2024

We review Heaven’s Door Exploration Series I Calvados Finish, a Tennessee bourbon finished inside freshly dumped Calvados brandy casks and medium-heavy toasted French oak staves. image via Heaven’s Door) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Brandy Bottling 111

The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 21, 2025

However, this whiskey was not created with avid whiskey fans in mind. Instead, it was created as a fun and quirky expression, at a lower ABV and perhaps with a more approachable profile for those not accustomed to drinking whiskey. This is something that needs to be taken into account when you first try this whiskey.

Liqueur 98

Liqueur Whiskey Highball Brandy 98

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.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Brandy Bottling 111

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 6, 2024

We review 15 Stars Triple Cask II Fine-Aged Bourbon, a blend of Kentucky straight bourbons finished in cognac, rum, and apple brandy casks, aged 16 and 8 years. image via 15 Stars) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Brandy Rum Bottling 111

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Credit: Bushmills Irish Whiskey Bushmills Irish Whiskey has released the second round of its Private Reserve Limited Release series. Consisting of four vintage single malt whiskeys with various experimental cask finishes, the whiskeys showcase the versatility of Bushmills single malt.

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Tequila Whiskey Brandy Bar 93

Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Founders Albert Peters, Edwin Pooley, and Edgar McClain began making fruit wine and brandies from the abundance of fruit in the region, taking only a brief hiatus to make industrial alcohol for the war effort. By the late 50s Hood River Distillers had begun blending and bottling spirits for distribution throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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Brandy Vodka Tequila Bartender 241

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We review Chocorua Straight Rye Whiskey, distilled from a single crop of organic rye grain from Maine in the sour mash style and aged at least two years. Many expressions that emerge from Tamworth are offbeat, such as a green crab-flavored whiskey a few years back.

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Whiskey Brandy Gin Rum 105

Drinkhacker

MARCH 11, 2025

While single vintage brandy releases continue apace, the brand is now anchored by a flagship brandy-influenced blend, 1928. This blend of rye whiskey, Calvados, and vintage Armagnac is the cornerstone of a new single barrel program (more on that later). And I went to a state school. You wont be disappointed.

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Brandy Rum Hospitality Whiskey 78

Cheers

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Northeast craft whiskey pioneer Hudson Whiskey has launched its newest limited-edition innovation: Hudson New York Rye Whiskey Calvados Cask Finish. Hudson New York Rye Whiskey Calvados Cask Finish is a blend of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, sourced locally from Hudson Valley farms. The whiskey spends at least 3.5

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Brandy Infusions Bottling 105

Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Day 3: Three French Hens Sangria Brandy , Liqueur , Red Wine Three French Hens Sangria Ingredients 1 bottle - Red Wine 3 oz - Apple Brandy 3 oz - Orange Liqueur Garnish: Sliced Oranges, Lemons and Apples Glassware: Pitcher and Wine Glasses Preparation In a pitcher combine all of the ingredients including the sliced fruit.

Liqueur 290

Liqueur Vodka Simple Syrup Club 290

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 7, 2024

We review Virginia Distillery Company Cider Cask Reserve American Single Malt, first aged in ex-bourbon barrels for years before being finished in a combination of French calvados casks, Virginia cider barrels, and Laird’s Apple Brandy barrels. Dr. George G. “We remain committed to leading the American Single Malt movement.

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Whiskey Brandy Bottling 104

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 Westward Whiskey Milestone Edition No.2

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Whiskey Stout Rum Brandy 98

VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

If there’s one thing whiskey fans love, it’s superlatives. As with any list primed to spark debate, we should outline some ground rules: The rye must be a specific bottling OR bottled within an identifiable range of years. All spirits must be American rye whiskeys. Oldest, highest proof, rarest — we covet them all.

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Whiskey Bottling Rum Brandy 135

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

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. And so they did again in 2024 at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival.

Whiskey 116

Whiskey Brandy Wine Bottling 116

Cocktails with Suderman

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In last week’s newsletter, I wrote about the Improved Whiskey Cocktail , a variation on the Whiskey Cocktail, which was a predecessor to the Old Fashioned. You take a simple cocktail structure — whiskey! The biggest choice you’ll have to make is which brandy to use. But the basic idea remains the same.

Brandy 64

Brandy Bitters Liqueur Whiskey 64

Good Spirits News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This release is a blended spirit composed of 9-year-old straight Kentucky bourbon and 11-year-old Tennessee whiskey from a bourbon mash aged in re-charred barrels, finished for 3-6 months in peach brandy barrels from George Washington’s distillery at Mount Vernon. In any case, it has a lovely and assertive whiskey perfume.

Brandy 71

Brandy Whiskey Bottling Liqueur 71

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!

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Brandy Vodka Gin 105

The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Some whiskeys have little going on with them on the development side: one, maybe two types of grain in the mash bill, and just one type of aging cask. 750 ml bottle. proof; no chill filtration; $69.99/750

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Brandy Beer Bottling 98

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2024

Founded in 2014 by the Wine Country Network, the American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition is an annual double-blind tasting competition for bourbons and whiskeys from across North America. So, today, let’s work our way through the top ten scorers in the American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition 2023.

Whiskey 116

Whiskey Bottling Brandy Liquor 116

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. The nose debuts with rich molasses and vanilla.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Brandy Bottling 111

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

image via Cedar Ridge) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Iowa’s Cedar Ridge is an American whiskey distillery with some history behind it, at least by craft distilling history standards. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Cedar Ridge The QuintEssential Portside

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Whiskey Brandy Rum Bottling 105

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

And while it’s probably a stretch to call bourbon “America’s native spirit” — that title could equally go to apple brandy or rye whiskey — it’s certainly a distinctly American product anyone in the U.S.A. Since the whiskey boom in the mid-2010s, some states are practically neck deep in craft bourbon.

Brandy 134

Brandy Whiskey Bottling Liquor 134

VinePair

AUGUST 6, 2024

Like the rest of the country, the whiskey trails in the Western part of the United States are vast and full of options to explore. Drawing from local ingredients and influenced by local microclimates, the distilleries — and the whiskeys they make — reflect a relaxed and creative attitude common in this part of the country.

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Brandy Liquor Wine 98

Cheers

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Just in time for the holidays, Wolves Whiskey , a California-based American whiskey brand founded by fashion and luxury goods veterans Jon Buscemi and James Bond, is releasing two limited-edition whiskeys that are sure to impress even the most discerning palate. The MSRP is $220 per 750-ml. The MSRP is $305 per 750-ml.

Whiskey 104

Whiskey Craft Beer Brandy Infusions 104

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The distillery is no stranger to unique malted whiskeys, delivering impressive bourbon and rye expressions over the years, but they’ve also been working quietly behind the scenes on 100% malted barley offerings like this new Sour Mash Single Malt. New Riff whiskeys are often somewhat complex affairs, but this one may take the cake. “But

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Brandy Beer Wine 111

Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2024

Brandy , Liqueur Gran Duque D’Alba Solera Gran Reserva – “The Duque’s Side Car” Ingredients 1 3/4 oz Gran Duque d’Alba Solera Grand Reserva 1/2 oz Bauchant Orange Liqueur 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 oz Simple Syrup Preparation Rim a coupe glass with a lemon wedge. You’ll find aromas of oak, prune, and sherry.

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Simple Syrup Liqueur Vodka Highball 279

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2024

(image via Jeptha Creed) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Jeptha Creed, introduced in 2016, is a small Kentucky craft whiskey distillery that is unique in this busy bourbon landscape in several ways. It is bottled at 100 proof and priced at $74.99.

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Brandy Vodka Bottling 105

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.

Whiskey 116

Whiskey Brandy Rum Bitters 116

VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

For the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of bottles stocked in your local liquor store or loaded on the virtual shelves of online retailers, a medal can be a make-or-break moment. cuts through the noise and helps that particular bottle stand out. But a gold emblem that proudly declares, “I’m a winner, baby!”

Bottling 105

Bottling Rum Bitters Vodka 105

Chilled Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

In the past, Glencairn glass has often been recommended for whiskey, while snifters have been the traditional brandy tasting glass. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Sensory Science on your 21st birthday, Dad brings a special bottle of his favorite 21yo “Milestone Memories.” To illustrate, let’s analyze an event.

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Alcohol Brandy Wine Whiskey 264

Drinkhacker

MARCH 2, 2024

With Bhakta, his eponymous second act in spirits, Raj has leaned into highly aged brandy, rum, blends , and bourbon. Announced in January 2024, Bhakta 2013 Straight Rye Whiskey is 10 year, 8 month-old MGP rye finished in Calvados casks (of which Bhakta’s team has seemingly plenty to choose from). proof and is bottled in Vermont.

Brandy 122

Brandy Whiskey Rum Bottling 122

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. To name every gold medal winner in the American whiskey and bourbon categories would take a long time. The 2023 William Larue Weller release was aged for 12 years and 6 months before being bottled at 133.6

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Whiskey Vodka Bottling Gin 105