Tag Archives: Bourbon

Atlanta Company Opens $250 Million Distillery In Kentucky’s Garrard County

Atlanta-based premium spirits company Staghorn is pleased to announce the opening of its first distillery, Garrard County Distilling Co., which has officially begun production in Lancaster, KY. With its towering dual 45 feet tall 36″ Vendome Copper and Brass Works column stills, Garrard County Distilling Co. is the largest all-new independent distillery in Kentucky. The $250+ million project is capable ...

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Old Forester Extends Whiskey Row Series

Old Forester has announced a brand extension to their Whiskey Row Series. Inaugurated several years ago, that series has consisted of four bourbons, all spins on the basic Old Forester: the 1870 Original; the 1897 Bottled in Bond (ironic, given that George Garvin Brown opposed the Bottled in Bond Act); the 1910 Double Barreled; and the high proof 1920 Prohibition ...

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Brooklyn Brewery Black Ops Bourbon Barrel Stout Review

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ A major league connection between bourbon and beer comes to us through the Japanese brewing company Kirin, but not in the most predictable way. Many bourbon fans already know Kirin bought and revived Four Roses some twenty years ago. However, Kirin isn’t using Four Roses bourbon barrels to age Kirin beers (although they are using ...

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Exploring American Distillery Locales: A Spirited Journey Across the United States

In the vast expanse of the United States, a journey through local distilleries reveals the diverse and rich landscape of craft spirits. Each region contributes to the nation’s growing craft scene, offering unique flavors and artisanal creations. Join us as we traverse the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky, delve into the innovative spirits of the Pacific Northwest in Oregon, and explore ...

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