September has arrived, and with it comes a new batch of the ultra-aged version of Blade & Bow Bourbon, the 22 Year Old. “An ultra-premium bourbon, Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old is complex and enticing. I liken 22-Year-Old’s tasting notes to a freshly baked apple pie, fragrant and delicious,” said Doug Kragel, Lead Educator for Blade and Bow. “With an aroma ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: A- For its 16th release of the annual limited edition of Four Roses Small Batch, the Lawrenceburg, Kentucky distillery is also marking its 135th brand anniversary. That’s right: although the distillery dates to 1910 (and is thus a historic site in its own right), the brand goes all the way back to 1888. For this noteworthy ...

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced Wenzel Whiskey in Kenton County as the newest distilling member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. “Wenzel is grateful for KDA’s dedication to ensuring Kentucky remains the one true home of Bourbon,” said Austin Dunbar, Wenzel Whiskey Partner. “In partnership with the KDA, we ...

Kentucky Owl, the sourced bourbon and rye brand that was acquired by the Stoli Group in 2017, has brought in Maureen Robinson as their new Master Blender. She takes over the reins from John Rhea following his retirement after a long and industrious career. This appointment marks an exciting time for the brand as they bring in their first female ...

The James B. Beam Distilling Company’s Freddie Noe, Eighth Generation Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery, has announced the seventh installment in Noe’s acclaimed annual release, blended whiskey series – Little Book Chapter 7: “In Retrospect.” “In Retrospect” is an artful blend of seven cask strength American whiskies – one curated from each of the brand’s previous six ...