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Basil Hayden’s Releases 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey

May 15, 2020 by D. G.

Basil Hayden's has just released their latest offering, a 10 year old rye whiskey. Crafted with care, Basil Hayden 10 Year Old Rye opens up with notes of approachable spice and surprising sweet vanilla, complemented by oak and subtle caramel. Faint tobacco lingers on the finish with hints of warm [...]

American Whiskey, New Releases, Whisky/Whiskey

Hirsch The Horizon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

May 14, 2020 by D. G.

In 1974, when A. H. HIRSCH first imagined his now legendary bourbon, he set the gold standard for thoughtful American whiskey. Today, HIRSCH continues to pursue whiskey as an explorer might consider uncharted territory. We believe the world is full of possibility, there’s always room for discovery, and craft is [...]

New Releases, Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, Whisky/Whiskey

Bruichladdich Releases Port Charlotte OLC: 01 2010

May 13, 2020 by D. G.

Bruichladdich has revealed its latest Scotch whisky release, Port Charlotte OLC: 01 2010, which will replace Port Charlotte MRC:01 2010. Port Charlotte OLC: 01 2010 was distilled in 2010 from a 2009 crop of Scottish barley. The distillate was first filled into ex-Bourbon, ex-Syrah and ex-VDN (vin doux naturel) casks. [...]

American Whiskey, New Releases, Rye Whiskey, Whisky/Whiskey

Introducing WhistlePig Homestock Whiskey

May 12, 2020 by D. G.

Blended Together, While Apart Limited edition WhistlePig expression crowd-blended by whiskey lovers during lock down released to raise money for U.S. Bartenders [May 11, 2020]: Shoreham, Vermont. WhistlePig Rye Whiskey is pleased to announce the introduction of WhistlePig HomeStock Whiskey, a whiskey blended together, while apart. The limited edition whiskey [...]

Charity, Giving Back, New Releases, Whisky/Whiskey

Casa Lumbre Gives Back While Launching Abasolo Whisky

May 7, 2020 by D. G.

Starting a new venture isn’t easy at any time, let alone in this really difficult time. While we cannot change the incredible challenges everyone is facing, some brands, like Casa Lumbre, have decided to change the way they handle product launches by giving back to the community. "We’ve decided not [...]

American Whiskey, New Releases, Whisky/Whiskey

Templeton Rye 2020 Barrel Strength Released

May 5, 2020 by D. G.

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 Releases Colonel E.H. Taylor 18 Year Marriage

May 5, 2020 by D. G.

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 Distillery Select Series

May 4, 2020 by D. G.

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

The Balvenie Releases The Edge of Burnhead Wood 19 Year Old

May 1, 2020 by D. G.

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 [...]