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.
Templeton Rye Whiskey this week announced the release of Caribbean Rum Cask Finish, a new entry in the distillery’s Barrel Finish Series. The whiskey is a 5 year rye that has been finished for six months in dark rum casks sourced from Jamaica. Templeton Rye … Continue readingTempleton Rye to Release Caribbean Rum Cask Whiskey
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon. This 10 year old bourbon is 98 proof and $130 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! Whiskey Quickie is brought to you by Barrell Bourbon. Learn more at BarrellBourbon.com. DISCLAIMER: The … Continue readingWhiskey Quickie: Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon
In this week’s episode of The Fred Minnick Show, Fred is joined by Jared Allen, a 12-year player in the NFL, a defensive who tallied 136 quarterback sacks and won a Super Bowl with the Carolina Panthers after having played for the Chiefs, Vikings and … Continue readingNFL Great Jared Allen Sips Henry McKenna, Redbreast and Salivates for QBs
Wave Financial Group announced it has purchased 1,000 barrels of bourbon from Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville, Ky. Wave announced it had launched a limited-capacity real asset whiskey fund in March. The whiskey will continue to age another five or six years before it is … Continue readingInvestment Group Buys 1,000 Barrels of Bourbon from Wilderness Trail Distillery
Woodford Reserve announced the release of a limited-edition bourbon to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month: Woodford Reserve Four Grain. The whiskey is a blend of the distillery’s four main expressions: Woodford Bourbon, Woodford Rye Whiskey, Woodford Malt Whiskey and Woodford Wheat Whiskey. Four Grain is part … Continue readingWoodford Reserve to Release Special Bourbon Heritage Month Blend
I tasted plenty of bourbons in varying price ranges recently, and on Wednesday night, it was time to give the rye whiskeys their due. I approached the ryes the same way I did the bourbons: I walked into a liquor store with the goal of … Continue readingWhich Whiskey Won the Best Rye Under $40 Taste-Off?