An American Whiskey Maze Unravelled
A European whisky blogger explores American whiskeys, with some rather interesting results.
Whiskey Review: Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey Batch 13
We review Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey Batch 13, an American whiskey out of Washington that’s been aged for 30 months in new American oak.
Whiskey Review: Yerlo X Rice Whiskey
We review Yerlo X Rice Whiskey, a rather fascinating rice spirit that goes through an 8-month fermentation process before aging for four months in oak barrels, and then being bottled at 90 proof.
Whiskey Review: Wigle Whiskey Kilted Rye
We review Wigle Whiskey Kilted Rye, a whiskey out of Pennsylvania that’s been distilled from malted rye and malted barley, and then finished in Laphroaig quarter casks.
Lots of ‘New to Do’ on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
The famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail is an always evolving mix of bourbon tourism options, and of late some rather fascinating new places to visit have been added.
Virginia Distillery Company Strives For American Single Malt Greatness
Virginia Distillery Company hopes to inspire whiskey drinkers’ understanding and passion for American single malt whiskey in a way that mirrors their own.
Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey Hits U.S. Markets
Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey arrives as the newest domestic expression for this popular whiskey label, undergoing a twice barreled, twice charcoal mellowing process.
Sour Mash: All Roads Lead to Crow?
As the name suggests, sour mash merely means souring or acidifying the mash. Seems straightforward, however Dr. James Crow, the original technical expert on this subject, may not have agreed with such a simple definition.
New Tennessee Craft Whiskey Davidson Reserve Is A True Tennessee Whiskey
Davidson Reserve Tennessee Whiskey follows the criteria set forth to be called a true Tennessee whiskey, included being passed through charcoal via the Lincoln County Process.
Journeyman Hits Its Stride As A Pioneer Midwest Craft Whiskey Distillery
Journeyman is a distillery pioneering the Midwest craft whiskey scene by experimenting with large risks that are procured by gradual steps.