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By Richard Thomas Rating: Upon returning to Kentucky in November 2016, I spent a few months catching up with the bourbon industry. Of course, during my eight year stint in Europe, I would call on various distilleries whenever I was visiting the family in the Bluegrass, but there was never enough time on any given visit to knock out the ...

By Douglas Fraser Rating: C+ Smokehead Islay Single Malt Whisky is a peat bomb for lovers of smoky whisky. The brand belongs to Ian Macleod Distillers, and its source on Islay is undisclosed and one of the company’s best kept secrets. Rumors point to Lagavulin and Caol Ila, but those are just rumors. This is not the only example of ...

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 ...

Central Indiana based whiskey distillery, West Fork Whiskey Co.,announced that they entered a partnership with Indianapolis based Ouabache Investments. The additional capital will allow the distillery to dramatically expand production and accelerate growth. While initial investment totals $3M, an additional $10M to $15M will be spent supporting production contracts and real estate development. “We are constantly looking for ways to ...

Most couples book restaurants for a romantic dinner or go on trips during Valentine’s Day. Most of the time, the reservations must be made way earlier than usual to avoid the waiting list. However, if you’re tired of the hassle of reservations and want to make the best out of your money, we’ve got you covered. Let your beau feel ...