The makers of Barrell Bourbon have embarked upon a new limited-edition series that utilizes the company’s blending and finishing expertise to make bespoke blends of straight bourbon whiskeys with unique finishes. The Cask Finish Series will introduce two blends each year, beginning with the launch of the first two blends this Fall: Amburana and A Tale of Two Islands. Amburana ...
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Isle of Skye 21 Year Old Scotch Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Ian Macleod Distillers is one of those fixtures of the Scotch industry that the average, casual drinker (even Scotch drinker) has never heard of. That is nothing to be ashamed of; I’d put down some money that 9 out of 10 of the folks who know what The Macallan is have never heard of the ...
Read More »Barrell Bourbon Batch 035 Review
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: B+ Barrell Craft Spirits has two new expressions: Barrell Bourbon Batch 035 and Rye Batch 004. The latter has been a few years in coming, since Barrell Rye Batch 003 was released back in 2020, but I’ll start with the bourbon. Barrell Bourbon Batch 035 is a blend that consists of sourced bourbon whiskey consisting ...
Read More »Blade & Bow 22 Year Old Returns For 2023
September has arrived, and with it comes a new batch of the ultra-aged version of Blade & Bow Bourbon, the 22 Year Old. “An ultra-premium bourbon, Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old is complex and enticing. I liken 22-Year-Old’s tasting notes to a freshly baked apple pie, fragrant and delicious,” said Doug Kragel, Lead Educator for Blade and Bow. “With an aroma ...
Read More »Kentucky Owl Hires Scotch Hand As New Master Blender
Kentucky Owl, the sourced bourbon and rye brand that was acquired by the Stoli Group in 2017, has brought in Maureen Robinson as their new Master Blender. She takes over the reins from John Rhea following his retirement after a long and industrious career. This appointment marks an exciting time for the brand as they bring in their first female ...
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