By Richard Thomas Truth be told, I’ve been expecting Diageo’s Orphan Barrel series to release a single malt Scotch Whisky ever since they delved into Canadian Whisky two years ago with Entrapment. The British drinks goliath owns the single largest chunk of the Scotch industry, as well as the world’s leading whisky brand, Johnnie Walker. With so much stock to ...

Sweet Amber Distilling Co. today announced the appointment of Rob Dietrich as Master Distiller of Blackened American whiskey, the unconventional spirit created by preeminent Master Distiller Dave Pickerell and shaped through sonic enhancement by Metallica’s music. A veteran in the spirits and music industry, Rob’s experience makes him well-suited to continue the work begun by Dave Pickerell. Over the past ...

Beam Suntory has announced the limited release of Basil Hayden’s Caribbean Reserve Rye. Taking inspiration from the contrasting flavors of rye and rum, this is a blend of two Rye Whiskies finished with Black Strap Rum. The 80 proof blend brings together 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and 4-year-old Canadian Rye Whisky in a hybrid whiskey. 750ml bottles will cost ...

The Tyrconnell  has come out with an old, sherried Irish whiskey in the form of its 16 Year Old Oloroso & Moscatel Cask Finish Single Malt Irish Whiskey. Available globally in six countries, it will be released to select U.S. markets in June with a suggested retail price of $100.00 (750ml). Only a limited quantity has been produced due to ...

Last month, Jeptha Creed released its first straight bourbon, following up on a smaller preview release of a six-month old roughly a year and a half earlier. This four-grain bourbon relies on Bloody Butcher corn (a red heirloom corn varietal) for its corn content, all 70% of it, adding rye, wheat and malted barley to round out the four grain ...