Old Pogue Distillery has a history in Maysville, Kentucky that predates Prohibition, and was an example of an old distilling family getting back into the business that predated the modern craft whiskey movement. Now the revived Old Pogue has reclaimed a bit of their legacy in the form of their original DSP number. Prior to… Continue reading Old Pogue Reclaims Original Distiller’s Number
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The Sazerac Tennessee Distillery Is Moving To Murfreesboro
Last July, Master Distiller John Lunn and Distiller Allisa Henley started cranking up their pot stills and distilled their first Tennessee whiskey for Sazerac in Newport, TN. Now, one year later, John and Allisa are looking forward to moving their operation to Murfreesboro, TN as Sazerac starts planning for a new distillery, including bottling, barrel… Continue reading The Sazerac Tennessee Distillery Is Moving To Murfreesboro
Trump’s Trade War Damaging Washington State Craft Distillers
According to a report from KUOW, the incipient trade war started by President Trump’s protectionist tariffs with China and most of America’s allies is harming business for more than just Kentucky distillers. The distress is being felt in the Pacific Northwest as well, where Washington craft distillers are losing significant sales. American Whiskey has been… Continue reading Trump’s Trade War Damaging Washington State Craft Distillers
Exclusive Malts Cameronbridge 25 Year Old Scotch Review
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By Richard Thomas Rating: A This bottling from Exclusive Malts follows a vintage from 1991, and should not be confused with it. Both are 25 year olds, but because we’re looking at two different (albeit similar) bottlings of single cask, cask strength whiskies, they are cousins and should be seen as such. Another potential source… Continue reading Exclusive Malts Cameronbridge 25 Year Old Scotch Review
Glenmorangie Readies To Make More Signet
For one week each year, the stills at the Glenmorangie’s Distillery are dedicated to the creation of spirit for their Glenmorangie Signet, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Created by Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie’s Director of Distilling, Whisky Creation & Whisky Stocks, Glenmorangie Signet was the first single malt to use a specialized, high… Continue reading Glenmorangie Readies To Make More Signet