Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the 2019 limited edition release of Parker’s Heritage Collection Heavy Char Rye Whiskey, the first Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey of the series. The 13th edition will ship nationally beginning in September at an SRP of $149.99. As one of the only heritage distilleries to consistently produce all five styles of American Whiskey, this edition of ...

By Emily Mullis Rating: B- Basil Hayden is a staple go-to whiskey for a lot of people, but their limited Caribbean Reserve Rye release best fits a particular season and mood. The darkest of whiskeys I’ve tried in a long time is, paradoxically, described as a lighter whiskey (which it is) and one that pairs well with the summer months. ...

In July, Louisville based Michter’s Distillery will begin shipping its 2019 release of 10 Year Single Barrel Rye. Because Michter’s continues to experience whiskey shortages, it is anticipated that this will be the only bottling of the distiller’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye this year. This July release will mark the first release of whiskey by recently named ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: B Although Bulleit now has a modern and sizable distillery running in Shelbyville, Kentucky, the brand is still based on sourced whiskey and will be for the foreseeable future. While there is some debate as to the extent to which the bourbon still uses whiskey from their old supplier, Four Roses, versus their current supplier, MGP, ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: B Liquid Riot doesn’t specify their exact mash bill for their whiskeys, describing them only in the most general terms. So, they state their rye is made with rye grain and malted barley, but not what proportions. My guess is that the malted barley proportion must be relatively high, because the end product didn’t turn out ...