Sat.Oct 12, 2024

article thumbnail

Review: Rye Whiskeys of Hard Truth (2024)

Drinkhacker

As of July 1, 2021 , the state of Indiana recognizes standards of identity for carrying the moniker Indiana rye. 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.

Whiskey 99
article thumbnail

Every Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition – Part 1

The Whiskey Wash

One of the most popular and rarest whiskies on the market, Johnnie Walker Blue Label is the premium expression from Johnnie Walker, the world’s best-selling whisky brand. A luxury blend representing a combination of Scotland’s rarest and most exceptional whiskies, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, has attained continuing worldwide acclaim. Blue Label limited-editions and variant blends constitute the majority of the Johnnie Walker brand’s premium special-edition releases – with approximately 300 differ

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Review: Southern Star 2024 Carolina Panthers Paragon Bourbon

Drinkhacker

The 2024 NFL season marks the 30th anniversary of the Carolina Panthers. As the official craft bourbon of the Panthers, Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, North Carolina kicked off the season by releasing a limited expression to commemorate the occasion. Officially called Southern Star 2024 Carolina Panthers Limited Series Paragon Cognac Finish Cask Strength Wheated Straight Bourbon, the whiskey is a blend of 9 choice barrels of the distillery’s highly celebrated wheated Paragon b

article thumbnail

Escape to Whisky Paradise: The Station Hotel in Rothes

The Whiskey Wash

In the heart of Speyside, where whisky flows as freely as the River Spey, The Station Hotel in Rothes offers a prime location for enthusiasts eager to explore Scotland’s most iconic distilleries. Nestled among The Glenrothes , Glen Spey, and Glen Grant, the hotel places you at the center of whisky paradise. I was lucky enough to stay at The Station Hotel on a recent trip to Scotland, hosted by The Glenlivet in celebration of the launch of the new 55 Year Old.

Pub 90
article thumbnail

Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

article thumbnail

Review: 2017 Moretti Omero Vignalunga Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG

Drinkhacker

Remember when albums were released on compact disc, but there would be an additional, unlisted bonus song at the end in the liner notes? That is not what is happening here, but think of this as a bonus track to a recently published survey of Sagrantino wines , and we are waxing nostalgic for the minor quirks physical media used to provide. This bottle shipped separately from the others in the batch and did not arrive until after the roundup’s publishing date.

Wine 87
article thumbnail

Review: Loch Lomond 50 Year Old 2024 Release

The Whiskey Wash

How Does Loch Lomond 50 Year Old Compare To Younger Bottles From The Distillery? A difficult question on the surface of things, but it’s a very warranted question when it comes to Loch Lomond , as they have the ability to produce super consistent batches of whisky, as well as super experimental bottlings, too. The closest thing to compare to the 50 year old release would be anything from the Inchmurrin distillation offerings that Loch Lomond produces.

Bitters 89

More Trending

article thumbnail

The Cocktail Lovers magazine – 50th issue out now!

The Cocktail Lovers

Welcome to our 50th issue – celebrating 13 years of innovation, inspiration and admiration for the drinks scene! In this special edition we’ve highlighted 50 (ish) things that have combined to make the drinks industry bigger, better and stronger than ever. We share some of the stories behind previous covers of The Cocktail Lovers magazine; from Jo Malone to Jenson Button, Jamie Oliver to Heston Blumenthal and a whole host of international bartenders, we look back at some of our favourite intervi

article thumbnail

Red wine from Tuscany

Advanced Mixology

A region filled with beautiful landscapes, rich cultural history and of course exceptional red wines- Tuscany. The history of Tuscan red wines is a fascinating journey which goes back thousands of years through the heart of ancient civilizations, medieval innovations and into modern wine making techniques. This story not just narrates how viticulture has changed overtime, it also speaks about the customs deeply rooted within that have always defined this region.

Wine 64