It’s that time of the year – changing leaves, cooler nights and the release of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s annual 2019 Antique Collection of whiskeys. The much anticipated collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs. Here’s what fans can expect: George T. Stagg The proverbial powerhouse favorite of the Antique Collection, George T. Stagg, ...
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Legendary Duke Bourbon Review
By Emily Mullis Rating: A I think it’s safe to say that the name John Wayne is about as legendary as it gets for this country. He was a big hero in his hay days, even though his heroism was largely based off of the fictional characters he played. Still, his name is not really all that different from the ...
Read More »Port Askaig 110 Proof Scotch Review
By Elizabeth Emmons Rating: A- Port Askaig is a real port that is located on the east coast of Islay, and provides one of two main ferry routes to the island. It is located not too far from the Caol Ila Distillery, and its whisky shares many similar, if not the same, qualities. In my opinon, the Port Askaig 110 ...
Read More »Maker’s Mark Reveals A One-Time, Stave-Finished Bourbon
Maker’s Mark today announced the launch of its first-ever nationally available limited-release bourbon, Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2019 Limited Release: Stave Profile RC6. This cask strength expression of Maker’s Mark Bourbon is finished with proprietary wood staves, referred to as Stave Profile RC6. The staves amplify notes of ripe fruit balanced with layers of baking spice – a taste ...
Read More »Lux Row Marks 1st Anniversary With New, Kentucky-Only Bourbon
Lux Row Distillers has launched a new bourbon, Lux Row Distillers Double Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, to commemorate the distillery’s grand opening last year. The new limited edition bourbon brings together two carefully selected 12-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon barrels bottled together for the ultimate barrel strength taste and finish. “We wanted to do something unique to commemorate the opening ...
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