Sara Havens discusses what makes a good bourbon with the master distillers themselves at Kentucky Bourbon Festival’s All-Star Sampler
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Kentucky Owl Bourbon is A True Cult Whiskey
Kentucky Owl Bourbon was revived in 2014 after a nearly 100 year hiatus. It is available only in Kentucky in very small quantities…
Jefferson’s Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish Bourbon
Jefferson’s Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish is an eight-year aged bourbon that is finished in rum casks.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Celebrates 25 Years
25 years ago, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival was a small “garden party” and a dinner. Today, it draws over 50,000 visitors over a week to Bardstown, a town of 13,000.
New: Rebel Yell Single Barrel Release
Luxco’s Rebel Yell introduces the premium-priced 10 year aged Single Barrel version.
Tasted: Mad River Distillers Bourbon
Vermont-based Mad River Distillers Bourbon is a four-grained mash bill bourbon that includes oats.
The Return Of James E. Pepper Bourbon To Its Kentucky Roots
The James E. Pepper Distillery will open in 2017 as an anchor tenant in an entertainment site where Col. Pepper first tapped Town Branch Creek for its limestone water.
New: Hidden Copper Bourbon
Hidden Cooper Bourbon is made by Pennsylvania-based County Seat Spirits and is made with corn, what, and barley. Using no rye is an exception, rather than the norm, for PA whiskey.
Tasted: Kings County Peated Bourbon
Kings County recently released a peated bourbon. Find out what reviewers thought of it.
Bourbon Hall of Fame Inducts Five
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has recognized five Bourbon visionaries for their service to the industry by inducting them into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame.
First Ever Buffalo Trace Small Estate Bourbon Moves to Barrels
Buffalo Trace has distilled a batch of spirits from grain grown on a newly acquired acreage. Recently, they announced this raw spirit had moved to barrels for aging.
Flying With Whiskey: FAA And Airline Regulations To Know
Laws about traveling with liquor aren’t always clear. Here are some tips and tricks to help you out.
Sons Of Liberty Battle Cry Oloroso Sherry Finish
Rhode Island-based Sons of Liberty has recently been finishing their whiskies in sherry and other casks, like the Battle Cry Oloroso Sherry Finish
People: Woodford Reserve Master Taster Elizabeth O’Neill
Elizabeth O’Neill has been Woodford Reserve’s Master Taster and Brand Ambassador since 2014. She plays a daily role in Woodford production and travels the world evangelizing the brand.
Why Copper is so Important to Distilling Whiskey
Copper is an integral component of whiskey stills. We dig into the science behind why.
Tasted: Amador Straight Hop-Flavored Whiskey
Charbay Master Distiller Marko Karakasevic distills craft beer brewed by the Bear Republic Brewery into an interesting hop-tasting barley whiskey.
St. Augustine Releases First Batch Of Florida Double Cask
On August 16th, 2016 in the great state of Florida, St. Augustine Distillery announced the release of its much awaited Florida Double Cask Bourbon.
Time To Get Ready For The Chicago Independent Spirit Expo
It’s that time of year again: The Chicago Independent Spirit Expo is right around the corner! For most enthusiasts, this is an event not to be missed.
Time To Get Ready For The Chicago Independent Spirit Expo
It’s that time of year again: The Chicago Independent Spirit Expo is right around the corner! For most enthusiasts, this is an event not to be missed.
Ranger Creek’s ‘Brewstillery’
Mark McDavid of Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling on why brewing beer and distilling some very unique spirits is a blend of passion and prudence.