Working Alongside Booker Noe with Kathleen DiBenedetto of Beam Suntory (Bourbon Pursuit #350)
Kathleen DiBenedetto is the Sr. Director, Premium Seed Brands but has had a near 30 year career span at Beam Suntory. And one of her first jobs was working alongside Booker Noe.
Four Gate Whiskey Debuts Cognac Cask Finished Kentucky Bourbon
Four Gate Whiskey Company recently launched a new entry in the barrel-finished craft American whiskey category … the “Saint Charente.”
Whiskey Review: 77 Whiskey Wheated Bourbon
We review 77 Whiskey Wheated Bourbon from Breuckelen Distilling in Brooklyn, New York. It’s an eight-year-old single barrel release.
Brown-Forman Debuts Ready-To-Pour cocktails With New ‘Up or Over’ Line
Brown-Forman has introduced a new line of premium ready-to-pour cocktails in select markets, Up and Over Fine & Classic Cocktails.
Kentucky Distillers Applaud Final Passage Of Private Barrel Legislation
Distillers in Kentucky are rejoicing after the final passage of the state’s House Bill 500 that will legalize the highly-popular “private barrel selection program” throughout the industry.
Whiskey Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch A122
We review the first 2022 release of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, A122. At 120.8 proof, it’s rather restrained for the collection.
UK, US Announce Removal Of Retaliatory Tariffs On American Whiskeys
With the removal of the UK’s retaliatory tariffs on American whiskey exports, US distillers are ready to fire up the stills and resume sharing the taste and heritage of America’s bourbon and whiskey with UK consumers
Whiskey Review: Blue Run Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon
We review Blue Run Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon. It’s a limited release from a new brand advised by Jim Rutledge.
Nelson Brothers Release Continues Revival Of Green Brier Distillery Legacy
Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery has debuted the Nelson Brothers bourbon line, a nod to their family’s distilling past and a course for their future.
Whiskey Review: Michter’s 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2021)
We review the 2021 release of Michter’s 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Just a handful of barrels ever make it this far.