Craft whiskey releases keep gaining in age. In Pittsburgh, Wigle’s first 8-Year Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys can now be purchased from their distillery shop and their online store for local pick and is shipping to Pennsylvania + Washington DC addresses Just 200 bottles were produced of each Single Barrel Rye and Bourbon. Wigle has previously released bottled in bond whiskeys, ...

By Richard Thomas Usually it’s Christmas or birthdays that prompt splurging, but when it comes to splurging on whiskey, I think St. Patrick’s Day is as good an excuse as any to pick up a very fine bottle of Irish Whiskey. After all, if you’re self-employed or run your own business (as I do) and you are together on your ...

By Richard Thomas High end bourbon has been rocked by twin scandals in 2023, and while they are taking place on opposite sides of the country, all of it lies in the realm of bottles that are either truly finite (i.e. no more are coming) or those commanding demand that far outstrips supply. Collectables, in other words. Things Go Downhill ...

Lost Lantern, an independent bottler of American whiskey, is pleased to announce the release of their ninth single cask collection since launching in 2020. The Spring 2023 cohort features four limited-edition single casks—all aged at least 7 years–from three distilleries: Westland Distillery in Washington, Watershed Distillery in Ohio, and Corbin Cash Distillery in California. The new collection demonstrates just how ...

This March, Louisville-based Michter’s Distillery will begin releasing its 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. No Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon was shipped by the company in 2022, so this will mark the first release of this single barrel whiskey since 2021. “I thought that the 10 Year Bourbon we are now releasing was drinking beautifully last year, but our Master Distiller ...