Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., the only brewstillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, has unveiled its latest beer this week with nationwide availability for its Kentucky Old Fashioned Bourbon Barrel Ale (SRP $14.99 / 4pk Bottles). This is a new seasonal beer release. Coming in at an uncharacteristically high 10% abv versus 8.0% abv as per other previous seasonal releases ...
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Old Forester Names New Assistant Master Distiller
Old Forester today named Caleb Trigo as Assistant Master Distiller, overseeing quality and innovation for America’s oldest bourbon brand that has existed before, during, and after Prohibition. Trigo will be responsible for overall quality control and distillery operations in addition to providing technical leadership and supporting brand advocacy efforts. “I am both honored and humbled to step into the role ...
Read More »The Macallan Commemorates Founder With New Ultra-Rare, 200th Anniversary Malt
The Macallan has unveiled Tales of The Macallan Volume II, the second edition in a remarkable series of rare single malt Scotch whiskies which tells the story of The Macallan pioneers and their whisky-making legacy. The second release is a homage to Alexander Reid, founder of The Macallan, and depicts him as a teacher, farmer, and distiller, on his journey ...
Read More »Washington’s Dry Fly Distilling Releases First-Ever Rye Whiskey
The Whiskey Reviewer first covered Washington state’s Dry Fly Distilling a decade ago, and for most of that time the distillery has been known mainly for its wheat whiskeys. They are poised to break some new ground on Friday with the release of their first-ever rye whiskey. Dry Fly Distilling Rye Whiskey Batch #1 is made with a 100% rye ...
Read More »Northern Kentucky’s New Riff Distilling Names First Master Distiller
New Riff Distilling announced head distiller Brian Sprance has been promoted to master distiller, the first formal such designation in the company’s history. Sprance has been with the company since its start in 2014. Ahead of the distillery’s founding in 2014, Sprance was recruited as head distiller by New Riff founder, co-owner and chief executive officer Ken Lewis, who, rather ...
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