Glasgow Distillery Unveils Two New Small Batches

The Glasgow Distillery has stepped up to meet increasing demand for its ‘Small Batch Series’, debuting two new limited edition expressions of its Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Following on from the sell out success of its previous two small batch releases which launched earlier this year, The Glasgow 1770 Innis & Gunn Golden… Continue reading Glasgow Distillery Unveils Two New Small Batches

Top Ten Rye Whiskeys For Under $50

Michter's US*1 Bourbon
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By Richard Thomas When I revisited my round-up of budget rye whiskeys from 2016 in late November, I found–much to my surprise–that it was still pretty solid, despite being seven years old. Despite time, changes in the whiskey market and the recent ravages of inflation, only Bulleit Rye isn’t still hovering near the $30 price… Continue reading Top Ten Rye Whiskeys For Under $50

Top Ten Bourbons Under $100

Knob Creek 12 Year Old Bourbon
(Credit: Richard Thomas)

Updated December 3, 2022 By Richard Thomas Although some magazines and websites revisit the subject of best whiskeys annually, I prefer to wait at least five years before tackling the subject again, at least under my own banner. It’s been almost five years for this particular round-up, so I am jumping the gun a little… Continue reading Top Ten Bourbons Under $100

Booker’s Part Three For This Year Dubbed “Kentucky Tea”

Booker Noe used to have a habit of watering down his bourbon substantially. If you know the whiskey-making trade at all, that shouldn’t come as a surprise; it’s common to see samples watered down to 20% ABV or less for evaluation purposes. Noe used to do servings with one part cask strength bourbon, four parts… Continue reading Booker’s Part Three For This Year Dubbed “Kentucky Tea”

Barrell Craft Spirits Turns Things To Their “Vantage”

Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS), the award-winning independent blender of unique aged, cask-strength whiskey and rum, will introduce Barrell Vantage, a blend of straight bourbons finished in three distinct expressions of virgin oak: Mizunara, French and toasted American oak casks. As the newest ongoing release in the BCS portfolio, this expression emphasizes each wood characteristic and… Continue reading Barrell Craft Spirits Turns Things To Their “Vantage”