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By Douglas Fraser Rating: C+ Ireland is currently reinvigorating its whiskey industry and Boann Distillery is part of Ireland’s 21st Century distilling boom. Boann Distillery, which is paired with a brewery, has released a classic “brewstilling” limited edition. Their sister brewery, Boyne, took old Sherry hogsheads and filled them with their imperial stout. That done, these Sherry-turned-stout hogsheads were then ...

By Richard Thomas My personal preferences lead me to trot out the Scotch whisky only once I can exert myself outdoors and not become drenched with sweat. It’s a style of whisky I prefer to avoid putting on ice, and thus better suited to mild and cold weathers in my book. So it was that in late autumn of 2020, ...

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company has announced a plan to triple its capacity with a $1 million distillery production upgrade. Delayed due to COVID-19, expansion plans have been well underway for over a year and are set to be finalized in late June. “As we continue to grow Catoctin Creek as a national brand, we must ensure we have enough whisky ...

By Randall H. Borkus Rating: B Sazarac Company’s Barton 1792 Distillery has introduced its first “ultra-premium” Straight Bourbon Whiskey expression, reviving the Thomas S. Moore brand.  These whiskeys have been finished in a variety of select casks from around the globe.  The first three expressions are available on a limited release basis December 2020 and all feature wine casks, including ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: A Despite a 15 year track record, Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection stands as arguably the best kept secret among American Whiskey’s regular, limited edition releases. I’m basing that purely on anecdotal evidence, but on that footing there are newer limited edition series from smaller brands that generate more buzz among enthusiasts. The reason cannot be pinned ...