Whiskey Review Round Up: Coppercraft Distillery Whiskeys
We review three whiskeys from Coppercraft Distillery out of Michigan, including a bourbon, rye and blended bourbon.
Whiskey Review: Westland Peat Week (2018)
We review Westland Peat Week (2018), the latest in a series of whiskeys tied to Westland Distillery’s annual celebration of all things peat.
Westward American Single Malt Whiskey Adds A Stout Cask Finish
The new Westward American Single Malt Whiskey Stout Cask Finish, produced by Oregon-based House Spirits, is an American whiskey finished in ex-stout barrels from Oregon breweries.
Dave Phinney’s New California Distillery Drops A Wine Cask Finished Rye
Lip Sync Rye Whiskey is a new whiskey expression from winemaker turned distiller Dave Phinney, with this release being finished in ex-Grenache wine casks from France.
Washington Distillery Releases A Very Terroir Focused Whiskey
The new Copperworks Single Variety Malt Whiskey is an American single malt series out of the Pacific Northwest focusing upon whiskeys made from “a single variety of barley grown on a single local farm in one growing season.”
Anheuser-Busch Acquires Craft Whiskey Outfit Cutwater Spirits
Up and coming craft whiskey distillery Cutwater Spirits out of San Diego, California is acquired by beer giant Anheuser-Busch in its first foray into the spirits world.
American Craft Whiskey Private Barrel Selection Programs To Take Note Of
A growing number of medium and small sized distilleries in the United States are now offering private craft whiskey barrel selection programs. Here are some ones to know.
Eastside Distilling Debuts Another Redneck Whiskey
Granny Rich Reserve is a higher premium version of Redneck Rivera Whiskey, a whiskey brand created by Eastside Distilling and country music singer John Rich.
Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel “Heritage Barrel”
We review Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel “Heritage Barrel,” a limited edition offering from Jack Daniel’s that focuses upon the dual ideas of toasting a barrel and a lower entry proof to create a unique expression.
Heaven Hill Brings On A New Master Distiller
Conor O’Driscoll is the new master distiller at Heaven Hill in Kentucky, stepping into a roll that’s seen a number of changes in recent years.