The Baltimore Whiskey Company, makers of Epoch Rye, announced last week that they will open their new distilling facility in the Union Collective on September 15th, and when they do it will be under a new name: Baltimore Spirits Company. The new name will better convey the company’s commitment to their diverse line of products, which in addition to whiskey ...

By Richard Thomas Templeton Rye joined the ranks of bottlers-turned-distillers last week when their $35 million distillery went operational. Starting August 7, new oak barrels have been filled and transferred to their on-site warehouse, capable of storing 54,000 barrels of whiskey. As the basic Templeton Rye is listed as a four year old, the transition from sourced whiskey, distilled and ...

By Michael Cervin Rating: B+ If the idea of winemakers producing their own craft spirits appeals to you, then the Splinter Group and their launch in spring of 2018 should have gotten your attention. This is an ambitious project, less in line with vanity projects, and more akin to a reputable effort to create new styles of American whiskies. California ...

By Richard Thomas Last week saw a landmark meeting as the executives from the world’s whisk(e)y trade organizations gathered in a show of unity, calling for the removal of tariffs between longtime trading partners on spirits exports. Hosted by the Kentucky Distillers Association (KDA), the “W9 Spirit of Collaboration Summit” was held in Louisville on Thursday, July 26th. It brought ...

Woodford Reserve has released a new exclusive and limited-edition expression as part of its annual Distillery Series: Barrel Finished Rye. The Barrel Finished Rye is Woodford Reserve Rye that has been finished in a custom second barrel made of new American oak that has been lightly charred and heavily toasted. “This summer’s special rye is finished in a unique second ...