American Whiskey, New Releases, Whisky/Whiskey
The Iowa distillery first released a Barrel Strength whiskey in 2018, followed by another expression in 2019. Distillery manager Lester Brown selected the barrels to be married together to create the 2020 release. The mash bill for this year’s whiskey comprises 95% rye and 5% malted barley. It has been [...]
Bourbon, New Releases, Whisky/Whiskey
Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its homage to former distillery owner Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. with a one-time-only, 18-year-old bourbon whiskey that marries three mashbills. This 100 proof Bottled-In-Bond bourbon went into barrels in 2002. Barrels selected for this release matured using one of three Buffalo Trace mashbill recipes; wheated [...]
New Releases, Taiwanese Whisky, Whisky/Whiskey
Kavalan has announced the creation of a new entry-level range as part of its portfolio alongside existing Kavalan series like Solist and Rare Sherries. The Distillery Select Series (700ml, 40% ABV) is positioned as the first entry-level whisky range that offers a superior art of blending. With its rich earth [...]
Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, Whisky/Whiskey
Launched in May 2019, The Balvenie Stories collection is inspired by tales of “endeavour, craft and unexpected twists”. It comprises a trio of single malts: 12-year-old The Sweet Toast of American Oak, 14-year-old The Week of Peat, and 26-year-old A Day of Dark Barley. The new 19-year-old, The Edge of [...]