This is the favorite time of the year for bourbon fans, the annual release of the Van Winkle Bourbons is near.  Yields are a bit higher for the 10, 15 and 23 year old whiskies, but the 13-Year-Old Van Winkle Reserve Rye will not be released this year. “We have a one year gap in barrel inventory for the Van ...

WhistlePig announced today the launch of Boss Hog IV: The Black Prince, voted best whiskey in the world at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, beating out some of the world’s oldest Scotches. It is also the first rye whiskey ever to be finished in Armagnac casks from France. Aged for fourteen years, The Black Prince is the fourth edition ...

By Richard Thomas Rating:B- It’s been several years since the mixology-driven Rye Craze damn near wiped Rye Whiskey off the shelves, creating a legitimate shortage of the type that saw even Old Overholt in short supply. At that time, craft whiskey was in its infancy and there were really only three styles of Rye to be had: the Kentucky “barely ...

Woodford Reserve announces the latest Distillery Series expression: French Oak Cask Finished Rye. The Distillery Series includes seven different expressions and showcases Woodford Reserve’s continued commitment to providing an unmatched whiskey experience through innovation and craftsmanship. Following the 2017 release of Blended Rye and Toasted Oak Rye, French Oak Cask Finished Rye is the final expression of a triplet of ...

Heaven Hill Distillery yesterday dedicated the expansion of its Bernheim facility, creating the single largest Bourbon production site after a $25 million investment. Congressman John Yarmuth (D-KY) and Mayor Greg Fischer joined Heaven Hill President Max L. Shapira and Master Distiller Denny Potter in a toast to the latest advancement in industry innovation. Dating back to 1871, the historic site ...