Whiskey Review Round Up: Shenk’s Homestead/Bomberger’s Declaration
We review recent versions of Shenk’s Homestead and Bomberger’s Declaration, two limited edition whiskeys from Michter’s that honor the legacy of the distillery’s past and it’s founders.
Whisky Nosing Fatigue And How To Not Wear Out
Here are some practical considerations for safeguarding your olfactory sensitivity when nosing numerous whiskies.
Whisky Review: Gouden Carolus Single Malt Whisky
We review Gouden Carolus Single Malt Whisky, a Belgian whisky that goes through double maturation after being distilled from the mash of a Belgian Tripel beer.
Whiskey Review: Heaven Hill 7-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon
We review Heaven Hill 7-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon, a newer release of the popular namesake bottled in bond bourbon that was previously 6 years old, a bit cheaper and discontinued.
Velvet Fig Aged 25 Years A Severe Sherry Cask Matured Scotch Whisky
The new Velvet Fig Aged 25 Years is a blended Scotch whisky that’s been matured exclusively in sherry casks and is said to have aromas of antique wood, vintage leather and velvety flavors of dark fruits and chocolate.
Whiskey Review: Dogfish Head Alternate Takes: Volume 2
We review Dogfish Head Alternate Takes: Volume 2, a whiskey from a popular brewery that’s been finished in exotic wood casks that previously aged Dogfish’s Palo Santo Marron brown ale.
Whiskey Review: Four Gate Whiskey Company Batch 2 “Outer Loop Orbit”
We review Four Gate Whiskey Company Batch 2 “Outer Loop Orbit,” a rather strange bird of a bourbon that’s been finished in ex-Orange Curaçao-gin casks.
Wolfburn Unveils Its First Cask Finished Scotch Single Malt
The new Wolfburn Batch 155 is the first Scotch single malt whisky from this distillery to be aged in one cask type and finished in another.
African American Owned Fresh Bourbon Distilling Plans Its Kentucky Distillery
Fresh Bourbon Distilling Co., owned by African American entrepreneur Sean Edwards, aims to open a large whiskey distillery in Lexington, Kentucky.
Whisky Review: Gooderham and Worts Four Grain Whisky
We review Gooderham and Worts Four Grain Whisky, a blended Canadian whisky made from a mash bill of corn, barley, rye and wheat.