Kentucky’s Hartfield & Co. Distillery Readies American Single Malt, Other Whiskeys
Hartfield & Co., a Kentucky craft distillery known for its bourbons, unveils its first American single malt, among other whiskey releases.
Whisky Review Roundup: Ohishi Brandy Cask/Fukano 12 Year Old
We review two whiskies from the Japanese island of Kyushu: An Ohishi rice whiskey finished in brandy barrels, and a 12-year-old rice whiskey from Fukano Distillery.
First Ever Texas Whiskey Festival Crowns Best Of The Lone Star State
The first ever Texas Whiskey Festival went down this past weekend in the state capital of Austin, showcasing the best in whiskey from this state as was evidenced in a blind judging competition.
Floor Malting Gives Distillers a Direct Connection to Whiskey History
On both sides of the Atlantic, whiskey distillers turn to floor malting to maintain a sense of historic continuity, achieve unique flavors, and give themselves a marketing edge.
Scotland’s Kingsbarns Distillery Comes of Age With its Scotch
The Kingsbarn Distillery in Scotland sees its first casks pass the minimum legal aging requirement for the contents to be called single malt Scotch whisky.
Great Lakes Distillery From Wisconsin Rolls Out Straight Bourbon, Rye Whiskeys
Wisconsin’s first distillery since prohibition debuts new straight bourbon and rye whiskeys as part of its permanent portfolio of spirits.
Craft Whiskey Continues to Thrive: Takeaways from the American Distilling Institute’s 15th Annual Conference
At this year’s ADI Conference, Wood Hat Spirits and Fleurieu Distilling nabbed top whiskey honors, and statistics indicated continued growth in the craft whiskey market.
New W. L. Weller Bourbon Was Crafted By The People
Buffalo Trace has unveiled the first results of its Craft Your Perfect Bourbon social experiment, which encouraged its fans to vote for their favorite bourbon recipe, warehouse placement, age, and proof.
Whiskey Review Taconic Distillery Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey with Maple Syrup
We review Taconic Distillery Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey with Maple Syrup, a bourbon that spends time resting in a cask previously used to hold maple syrup.
Ex-Wine Cask Finished Rye Whiskey Emerges From California Wine Country
Splinter Group Spirits debuts a new rye whiskey that’s been finished in French oak wine barrels that previously held California cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir.