Australian whisky brand Starward launched in the U.S. yesterday, introducing Americans to a distinct new style of whisky, utilizing the unique climate, terroir and raw materials of Australia. The first expression available in the U.S. is Starward Nova, an Australian single malt whisky matured in Australian red wine barrels. Nova was initially launched in Australia… Continue reading Australia’s Starward Whisky Comes To American Shores
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Gordon & MacPhail Brings Out Rare, Almost 40 Year Old Malt
One of the highlights of Gordon & MacPhail’s Spring Collection is Gordon & MacPhail 1981 from Coleburn Distillery which is the latest edition to the ‘Private Collection’ range. This whisky has been maturing in the company’s specially selected cask at its warehouse in Elgin for 38 years. Spirit from Coleburn Distillery, mothballed in 1985, was… Continue reading Gordon & MacPhail Brings Out Rare, Almost 40 Year Old Malt
Buffalo Trace Root Beer Renamed For Beloved Guide
The root beer sold at Buffalo Trace Distillery is getting a new name. The Distillery is re-branding its Dr. McGillicuddy’s Root Beer in honor of its famed tour guide Freddie Johnson. Freddie’s Old Fashioned Root Beer will be the exact same root beer it has always been and the price will remain unchanged. What is… Continue reading Buffalo Trace Root Beer Renamed For Beloved Guide
Florida Upgrades Craft Distilling Laws
The state of Florida passed a new craft distilling measure on April 25 that greatly expanded what small distillers in the state can do. Under the new law, the uppermost production limit for a craft distillery has been raised from 75,000 proof gallons to proof 250,000 gallons. Craft distillers are also now allowed to sell… Continue reading Florida Upgrades Craft Distilling Laws
Jim Beam Donates To UK Distilling School
Jim Beam will donate $5 million to the University of Kentucky to establish the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits. The institute will educate the next generation of distillers through a curriculum that covers the skills needed to succeed in the distilled spirits industry at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. This $5 million… Continue reading Jim Beam Donates To UK Distilling School