As established by Congress in 1964, Bourbon is a unique product of the United States, making it more American than apple pie and Coca-Cola. These are the stories of today’s bourbons. For yesterdays, read my book, Bourbon: The Rise, Fall & Rebirth of An American Whiskey. For a tasting guide and in-depth production guide, read Bourbon Curious.
The whiskey world is always in search of Blanton’s Single Barrel, a bourbon that once was available on pretty much any liquor store shelf for $40 or less. Somewhere along the way, between the tasty liquid, the collectible stoppers and the unique, round bottles, it … Continue readingBlanton’s: Five Things You Need to Know (And You May Not Like One of Them)
Rosebank Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky announced the first in a series of annual limited edition releases, starting with a 30-year-old vintage bottle. The hand-selected vintage, laid down in 1990, were bottled and marked “Release One,” commemorating the revival of the distillery after its closure … Continue readingRevived Rosebank Distillery Announces Release of Limited Edition 30-Year Whisky
A bottle of the oldest whisky to ever be released has gone to auction. The bottle is a 78-year single malt Scotch whisky from Macallan’s Red Collection, which comprises 40-, 50-, 60-, 71-, 74- and 78-year-olds. The auction by Whisky Hammer runs through Oct. 25 … Continue reading78-Year Macallan Goes to Auction; Oldest Bottle Ever to be Released
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
The Krogman brand, founded in Tell City, Ind., by German immigrant August Krogman in 1863, announced the release of a series of nine single-barrel whiskeys. Each whiskey is bottled at cask strength without chill filtering. Produced in Lawrenceburg, Ind., and each whiskey has been given … Continue readingKrogman Launches Series of Single Barrel Whiskeys That Lampoon Secondary Market