Jim Beam announced a collaboration between the father-and-son duo of Fred Noe, father, and Freddie Noe, the 7th and 8th generation family distillers respectifully. The 15 year old bourbon named “Lineage” hits global travel retail early 2021 for $250 (USD). Barrels were aged in Warehouse K since … Continue readingJim Beam Creates $250 Global Travel Release, ‘Lineage’
In bourbon auctions, Pappy Van Winkle has long reigned supreme. But in the past couple years, Michter’s older releases–e.g. the 20 and 25 year ryes and bourbons–have went toe to toe with the juggernaught. Then, Michter’s sold a charity barrel for $209,000 and is seen … Continue readingMichter’s Has Pappy In Its Crosshairs
On this episode of The Fred Minnick Show, musician and co-founder of The Crystal Method Scott Kirkland stops in to chat with Fred and sip some whiskey. Scott and musical partner Ken Jordan founded the band in 1993, becoming pioneers of EDM (Electronic Dance Music). … Continue readingFlaming Doctor Peppers with The Crystal Method
Well, that was fun: I posted a video every day in September to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month. The Best Bourbons of the Century So Far can be found here. You can learn about my methodology on Forbes. . Of course, we only have a sample … Continue readingThe List: Best Bourbons of The Century So Far
Buffalo Trace announced its annual, highly sought after BTAC or Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Here’s what it looks like. George T. Stagg George T. Stagg, comes in at 130.4 proof this year. This year’s release contains bourbon from barrels filled in the spring of 2005. … Continue readingBuffalo Trace Antique Collection announced
While this has been known for sometime, after Heaven Hill received federal label approval, the company announced its latest Parker’s Heritage Collection–a 10-year-old Heavy Char Bourbon. The 14th edition of Parker’s comes in at 120 proof and an SRP of $120. It’s the traditional Bourbon … Continue readingParker’s Heritage Heavy Char, 10 Years, $120