Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its exploration into oak tree varietals with the release of its Old Charter Oak Chinkapin Oak. This species of oak is native to the Midwest United States. These large Chinkapin Oak trees are often found in parks and on large estates. The Chinkapin Oak joins the three previous releases in the Old Charter Oak series, a ...
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Blood Oath Pact 6 Still On Track For Release
In its sixth year, the Blood Oath ultra-premium bourbon series continues to see unique expressions – Blood Oath Pact No. 6 launches this spring. The series – a creation of Lux Row Distillers’ Head Distiller and Master Blender John Rempe – combines three selected bourbons, expertly blended for a distinctive whiskey. For Pact No. 6, Rempe chose a 14-year ryed ...
Read More »Glendronach Raises Curtain On New Visitor Center
The GlenDronach Distillery has completed its newly renovated prestige visitor center in Aberdeenshire. Founded in 1826 by James Allardice, The GlenDronach distillery has a noted identity as the home of a rich and full-bodied Single Malt Scotch Whisky, slowly matured in Spanish sherry casks. Inspired by a rich heritage and craftsmanship, the enhanced visitor’s center offers a new tasting room, ...
Read More »Sweden’s Mackmyra Turns To Tea For It’s Latest Finished Whisky
For it’s 2020 seasonal special release, Sweden’s Mackmyra Distillery has turned to a truly unorthodox source of cask stock, even in this age of innovation in whisky-making. Mackmyra Grönt te (Green Tea) is a single malt whisky finished in casks steeped with a blend of elegant Japanese green tea leaves. “It’s been a real pleasure to be able to put ...
Read More »Pinhook Kicks Off 2020 With In-House Straight Rye
Pinhook Bourbon has released its 2020 Kentucky Straight Ry, the first whiskey in half a century to come from barrels aged at the legendary Old Taylor Distillery (now Castle & Key) and Pinhook’s first release crafted from its custom Kentucky distillate. The much-anticipated unbarreling marks a new chapter for America’s native spirit. The Old Taylor Distillery, a towering and long-abandoned ...
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