Lost Lantern, the new and independent bottler of American whiskey, is excited to announce their Spring 2021 release of limited edition single casks. The brand’s first single cask release was exceptionally well received with Cask #4 from Iroonroot Republic selling out almost immediately. Less than 20% of the first three casks from the Winter 2020 release remain available for purchase. ...
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New Midleton’s Method & Madness Turns To Hungarian Mulberry Wood
Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has unveiled a new single pot still Irish whiskey finished in virgin Mulberry Wood into its celebrated and innovative Method and Madness range. In a world first for Irish whiskey, the limited-edition release has been finished in White Mulberry Wood felled in central Hungary, where the ...
Read More »Barrell Craft Spirits Tries Something New With Barrell Seagrass
Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS), best known for their sourced, skillfully blended and cask strength Barrell Bourbon line, has introduced Barrell Seagrass, a blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys, meticulously sourced and finished in three distinct casks. Each ingredient is finished separately in Martinique Rhum Agricole casks, apricot brandy casks, and Madeira barrels. Each component whiskey brings its own attributes ...
Read More »First Batch Of 2021 Booker’s Headed Into Distribution
The kick-off batch of Booker’s Bourbon for 2021 is shipping out from the plant and headed to liquor store and bar shelves near you. This release has been dubbed “Donohue’s Batch” in honor of longtime Jim Beam Distillery salesman and Booker Noe contemporary Mike Donohue. Donohue joined the Beam team in 1982, following seven years at the NFL, and Noe ...
Read More »Compass Box Opens “The Menagerie”
Compass Box Scotch Whiskymaker today announces the U.S. arrival of its latest limited edition Menagerie Blended Malt Whisky (46% ABV; $120 SRP; 7,741 bottles distributed globally), an exploration of Scotch whisky’s wilder side. Menagerie will be available at fine spirits retailers beginning in April. With the Compass Box Whiskymakers continually striving to push boundaries, they were inspired to search out ...
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