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By Richard Thomas Wherever they happen to be found around the world, distilleries come in two broad categories: the pretty ones and the factories. Not everything fits tidily into those two baskets; Buffalo Trace is certainly a factory, but it’s antique character and location on the Kentucky riverfront make it an attractive factory indeed. Lawrenceburg,… Continue reading Touring Wild Turkey
The Balvenie is no stranger to craftsmanship and artisan practices, as the only working distillery today that grows its own barley, processes it using old fashioned floor maltings, and keeps its own coppersmiths and coopers on site to tend to the stills and casks. Master Blender David Stewart, a five decade industry veteran, pioneered the… Continue reading The Balvenie Commission Highlights Craftsmanship
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Joe Beatrice’s Barrell Bourbon are fast building a reputation as the bottlers you go to if you want to find something strong and a little offbeat from the stocks of the Kentucky and Tennessee “Majors” (i.e. big distilleries). The new Batch 005 is a case in point. Thus far, most… Continue reading Barrell Bourbon Batch 005 Bourbon Review
By Richard Thomas As world whiskey renaissance continues to sweep forward, it has taken down certain fixtures of conventional wisdom with it, especially for the heretofore dominant category of Scotch whisky. From a global perspective, Japanese whisky and American bourbon have risen to challenge Scotch as the world leader in terms of quality, but Scotch… Continue reading Glenfiddich vs. Glenlivet
By Richard Thomas Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, so now even sensible people can stick their heads up and start looking around for Christmas gifts. With whiskey never having been more popular, it’s a good bet you have a relative, close friend or significant other who wouldn’t mind getting some whiskey for… Continue reading Christmas Whiskey Gift Sets
