The University of Kentucky is Researching the Genome of White Oak
White oak trees are a key raw material for the whiskey industry for barrel production, which is why mapping the tree’s genome is important to help keep the species thriving.
Whisky Review: Spirit of Hven Tycho’s Star Single Malt Whisky
We review Spirit of Hven Tycho’s Star, a Swedish single malt whisky from a distillery known for its precise controls on the production process.
Whiskey Review: Saint Cloud Kentucky Bourbon
We review Saint Cloud Kentucky Bourbon, an American whiskey bottling that’s been aged in new French Limousin oak for several years.
Kininvie Releases Three Trial Whiskies From Its Experimental Range
Kininvie, the niche scotch distiller owned by William Grant & Sons, is amping up its whisky-geek street cred with a series of “trial” expressions from its new Kininvie Works range.
Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon For 2019 Arrives
The 2019 bottling of Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon is on deck for a November release, bottled at 114.2 proof and priced at around $700.
Whiskey Review: Easy Rider Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
We review Easy Rider Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, a sourced bourbon label produced by Hood River Distillers out of Oregon.
Whiskey Review: Barrell Whiskey American Vatted Malt
We review Barrell Whiskey American Vatted Malt, a blend of American malt whiskeys put together by Barrell Craft Spirits.
Egan’s Irish Whiskey Announces A Centenary Release
Egan’s Irish Whiskey has announced a Centenary release, marking 100 years since the death of founder Henry Egan, that’s a blend married in XO Cognac casks of French Limousin oak.
The Glenlivet Announces New Single Cask Editions Specific to US Markets
The Glenlivet distillery has announced six new single cask Scotch single malt whisky editions, each available exclusively in specific US markets.
Whiskey Review: Barber Lee Single Malt Rye
We review Barber Lee Single Malt Rye, a 100 percent malted rye whiskey out of a small distillery from California.