Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression — Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. At 121.2 proof, this expression celebrates the commitment to craftsmanship of Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall. Batch Proof showcases the flavor nuances created from batching 100+ different Woodford Reserve barrels together, then presenting that bourbon at the exact proof from the barrels.… Continue reading Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 2024 Out Now
Category: Bourbon Whiskey
Q&A With Maureen Robinson, Kentucky Owl Master Blender
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By Richard Thomas The last time I had the opportunity to interview Maureen Robinson was five and a half years ago. Robinson was working at Diageo and a trailblazing woman in the industry, as a four decade veteran in the liquor trade and one of the first women to be named as Master Blender. She… Continue reading Q&A With Maureen Robinson, Kentucky Owl Master Blender
Old Forester 1924 10 Year Old Bourbon Review
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Jack Daniel’s may be the crown jewel of the Brown-Forman empire, but its foundation is Old Forester. Several years ago, the company decided to give that foundation a much-needed brand extension into the premium direction, introducing four new expressions. Each entry in this Whiskey Row series had a year name–1870,… Continue reading Old Forester 1924 10 Year Old Bourbon Review
Heaven Hill Makes An 18 Year Old Bourbon The 2024 Heritage Collection Release
Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Each spring, this annual, highly limited release features some of the distillery’s oldest inventory of aging whiskey, continuing the standard of excellence Heaven Hill has practiced since 1935. Each release in the ultra-premium collection features one of the… Continue reading Heaven Hill Makes An 18 Year Old Bourbon The 2024 Heritage Collection Release
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Unveils Old Fashioned Bourbon Barrel Ale
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., the only brewstillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, has unveiled its latest beer this week with nationwide availability for its Kentucky Old Fashioned Bourbon Barrel Ale (SRP $14.99 / 4pk Bottles). This is a new seasonal beer release. Coming in at an uncharacteristically high 10% abv versus 8.0% abv as… Continue reading Lexington Brewing & Distilling Unveils Old Fashioned Bourbon Barrel Ale