When Heaven Hill created the Old Fitzgerald decanter series a few years ago, I was so excited and hoped it mean the rightful return of Old Fitz in the upper echelon of bourbons. While some releases were really good (11 year in 2018 and 9 … Continue readingSpring Old Fitz 8 Year, Spring 2021, Is Great
On this episode of The Fred Minnick Show, Whitechapel bass player Gabe Crisp joins the show. Named for the Whitechapel district of London, where Jack the Ripper famously went on his killing spree, the Knoxville, Tennessee, metal band has released seven studio albums to much … Continue readingWhitechapel Bass Player Confesses Bourbon Love
From the makers of Barrell Craft Spirits, Stellum Spirits launches this week with blends of straights at cask strength in the bourbon and rye categories. Single barrels will also be available. The Blends of Straights are from Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee. I reviewed these whiskeys … Continue readingNew Whiskey: ‘Stellum’ From the Makers of Barrell. It’s $55.
The 117 Series – hitting shelves at Old Forester Distilling Co. on March 24 with its inaugural release, High Angels’ Share. The series, directed by Old Forester Master Taster Jackie Zykan
Hard Rock Live Orlando is bringing me in for an intimate, uber small tasting and chat. We’ll taste five bourbons, I’ll break into a new presentation about bourbon history and tasting. And, and, and…. I’ll be introducing Tater. Check it out>>>
As we are soon to say goodbye to 2020, 2021 is poised to be an interesting year for American whiskey.