Steve Coomes, Author at The Whiskey Wash

By Steve Coomes / September 18, 2017

We talk with two serious whiskey collectors to find out exactly what makes certain bottles so desirable.

Kentucky’s Castle & Key Continues Its Epic Rise From The Rubble

Distillery Profiles

By Steve Coomes / August 29, 2017

We return to Kentucky’s Castle & Key distillery to chat once again with master distiller Marianne Barnes as her team and her continue efforts to bring this once glorious facility back to life.

Whiskey Review: Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old (2017)

By Steve Coomes / August 7, 2017

We review the 2017 release of Blade & Bow 22-Year, another super-aged bourbon from Diageo’s secret stash.

Bourbon Lodge Makes Big Splash at Louisville’s Forecastle Music Festival

By Steve Coomes / July 31, 2017

Come for the music, stay for the Michter’s 10-year-old bourbon. The Forecastle Festival’s Bourbon Lodge takes festival drinking to a whole new level.

Fred Noe Looks Back on 25 Years of Knob Creek

By Steve Coomes / July 27, 2017

Knob Creek celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and Fred Noe doesn’t think the brand’s slowing down anytime soon.

Whiskey Review: Old Forester Statesman (2017)

By Steve Coomes / July 24, 2017

We do a pre-review of Old Forester Statesman, a new limited-edition release linked to the new Kingsman film not due out to market until September.

Bardstown Bourbon Is About to Open for Visitors

Whiskey Styles

By Steve Coomes / July 21, 2017

One of the newest Kentucky distilleries is about to open a brand-new visitor’s center. Perhaps it’s time to make travel plans.

Whiskey’s Role As Food Pairing Just Now Emerging

By Steve Coomes / July 18, 2017

Chefs around the country are starting to experiment with pairing food with neat whiskey, just like beer and wine.

10 Essential Experiences for your Bourbon Bucket List

By Steve Coomes / July 13, 2017

If you love bourbon, you owe it to yourself to make these once-in-a-lifetime experiences happen.

Whiskey Review: Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon (2017)

By Steve Coomes / June 7, 2017

We review the 2017 release of Bulleit Barrel Strength, a rock-solid limited edition bourbon from the popular brand.

Potter in ‘Dream Job’ as Heaven Hill Master Distiller

Distillery Profiles

By Steve Coomes / April 7, 2017

Meet Denny Potter, Heaven Hill’s new master distiller. He’s got big shoes to fill, but with mentors like Fred Noe, Parker Beam, and Steve Nally, he’s up for the challenge.

Whiskey Review: Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Decades