By Douglas Fraser Rating: A A. Smith Bowman is the oldest distillery in the state of Virginia, and is known for both its longevity and producing award-winning whiskey. Now Bowman has made a brand extension in the form of an annual release of a 10 year old small batch, cask strength bourbon. This bottle was released by lottery in late ...

Global beverage leader Diageo has opened its first carbon neutral distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky.  The site will support the local community with 30 full-time jobs while also sourcing 100% non-GMO corn locally. The 72,000 square-foot facility has the capacity to produce up to 10 million proof gallons per year and has begun distilling Bulleit Bourbon using electrode boilers that are ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: B- In May 2021, Heaven Hill repackaged and relaunched their Evan Williams Small Batch into the look you see on the left. They also brought the proof back up to its original level of 90, from the 86 proof it held in the interim. Given that Heaven Hill continues to stand by the small batch concept, ...

Middle West Spirits today announced the launch of its new Double Cask Collection whiskies, each of which embodies distinctive characteristics of both casks and the terroir of its origin grain. Now available in 32 U.S. markets, Middle West Spirits Double Cask Collection features three premium craft spirits, including, Sherry Cask-Finished Bourbon, Oloroso Wheat Whiskey and Ported Pumpernickel Rye Whiskey. Released ...

Gov. Andy Beshear announced today the upcoming arrival of Horse Soldier Farms, LLC, a new $200 million tourism development project from the Horse Soldier Bourbon Brand that will bring jobs, a new state of the art facility, distillery, and tourism dollars to Pulaski County. “Horse Soldier Bourbon is excited to start this new phase of work with the local community ...