The number of Bourbon barrels in Kentucky reached a record 11.4 million in January, as the state’s signature industry marked its fourth consecutive year filling more than 2 million barrels – while paying $40 million in discriminatory barrel taxes, the highest amount in history. When you include other aging spirits, the state’s total inventory is… Continue reading Kentucky’s Ocean Of Bourbon Rises To Record High
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Kentucky Owl Turns To Japan In Latest Release
Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition Bourbon Whiskey is collaboration between Master Blenders John Rhea (Kentucky Owl) and Yusuke Yahisa (Nagahama Distillery), this latest limited edition release blends new and old, showcasing Kentucky bourbon through the eyes of Japanese whisky. Both Kentucky and Japan are home to whiskey lovers who respect tradition and craftsmanship, but who also admire innovation. The Japanese term kaizen — continuous improvement… Continue reading Kentucky Owl Turns To Japan In Latest Release
Method And Madness Turns To Oats And Malt
Irish Distillers, maker of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, is proud to introduce its latest expression in innovation with the launch of Method and Madness Oats and Malt. Only the second-ever release from the company’s Micro Distillery, Oats and Malt is a limited-edition release that continues to push the boundaries… Continue reading Method And Madness Turns To Oats And Malt
Ultra-Rare, Ultra-Aged Bowmore Coming To America
Single Malt Scotch Whisky today announces the arrival of ARC-52, an exceptionally rare release of 52 Year-Old single malt, to the US market. Bowmore ARC-52, the most recent release in the storied partnership between Bowmore and Aston Martin, is sold in a cutting edge, strikingly futuristic and inspiring decanter – an appropriate homage to the… Continue reading Ultra-Rare, Ultra-Aged Bowmore Coming To America
Benriach Brings Out Second Batch Of Malting And Smoke Season
Benriach Single Malt Scotch Whisky announces the second edition releases of Malting Season and Smoke Season, two annual expressions that reflect the traditional methods of Scotch whisky-making dating back to the earliest days of the Speyside distillery. In a nod to Benriach’s mothballed history where it remained in operation through floor malting and producing peated… Continue reading Benriach Brings Out Second Batch Of Malting And Smoke Season