By Richard Thomas Rating: C+ Founded in 2011 in Colorado Springs by the curiously named Michael Meyers, 291 Distillery brings three twists to it’s production process. Going where other distillers, great and small, aren’t is the name of the game for craft whiskey, but it would be fair to say 291 Distillery’s approaches are, at present, either unique or nearly so. ...

By Richard Thomas Thursday, November 1st saw the passing of Dave Pickerell, a pivotal figure in modern American Whiskey and it’s craft sector in particular. Pickerell went from a leading role at one of Kentucky’s big distilleries to become one of American Whiskey’s most influential consultants, helping numerous companies to establish sourced brands and build distilleries. Pickerell took his first ...

By Michael Cervin Grade: B- If whiskey is music to your ears, then Three Chord might be on your scale. Musician Neil Geraldo, better know as rocker Pat Benetar’s long-time guitarist and husband, has composed a new whiskey. I can see you rolling your eyes: another celebrity spirit? Sure, that’s understandable. But there’s more. Three Cord is made of Kentucky ...

By Andrew Graham Rating: A The 2018 Angel’s Envy Cask Strength has been in bars and liquor stores since early October, but I got an early taste of it at a launch party in Manhattan. When it comes to Angel’s Envy Cask Strength, the limited production and scarcity is worth noting. In 2012, only 600 bottles of the cask strength ...

In celebration of its eight year in the whiskey trade, San Antonio’s Ranger Creek is releasing its first cask strength whiskey. Aged and matured in the Texas heat, this is a bold expression with Texas terroir and was released on October 15th. It is now available in San Antonio bars, retailers and restaurants, as well as with some Texas, New ...