Bespoken Spirits invites you to experience the debut of “The Epic,” a remarkable 114-proof Rye whiskey, finished with four different types of wood staves. The result is a complex spirit with notes of citrus peel, marshmallow, pumpernickel, and brown sugar. The palate is comprised of sweet hibiscus, honeydew, and stewed tomato, and leads into an epic finish of lemon sorbet and cacao. This innovative creation has already garnered the prestigious Best in Show award at […]
Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye. You know as a consumer I wouldn’t find it on the shelf in New Hampshire thanks to the state mafia that runs the liquor outlets. Thankfully, I love to pair my bourbon, rum, or rye with a cigar. In the winter months that can provide to be quite difficult in New Hampshire as it is just too cold. Thankfully I live near the best cigar shop and cigar bar in New […]
A few months after becoming the first American whiskey to be named The World’s Most Admired Whiskey by a 2023 vote of an international academy of voters announced by UK based Drinks International, Michter’s is releasing its limited edition US*1 Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye. The last bottling of this whiskey took place in 2022. “I am excited that our Master Distiller Dan McKee and our Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson felt that this whiskey […]
Three years ago I was sitting with a group of cigar smokers from Montana after hours in a cigar shop. The gentlemen were in town for an event and they asked if they could stay after hours and just have a good time with cigars and libations. They ran to the local liquor store as the shop didn’t have a bar. One of the bottles they came back with was Angel’s Envy Rye Finished in […]
Corazon Tequila is thrilled to announce one of its most extensive Expresiones del Corazón Collections to date. Showcasing the extraordinary partnership between Casa San Matías, Mexico’s fourth oldest tequila distillery, and Buffalo Trace, the World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery, the 2023 Collection features six premium tequilas, including two brand new añejos aged in French Oak and ex-Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon barrels. In addition, the award-winning Artisanal Blanco and William Larue Weller, George T. Stagg and […]
Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the return of its award-winning Antique Collection for the fall 2023 season, showcasing the products that best represent the Distillery’s exceptional craftmanship and dedication to distilling high-quality, award-winning spirits. This year’s portfolio includes all five Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) staples: George T. Stagg Bourbon, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Sazerac Rye 18-Year-Old Whiskey, William Larue Weller Bourbon, and a milestone for this year, the oldest Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old […]
Cream of Kentucky is bottled for J.W. Rutledge. If you are a bourbon connoisseur it is a name you should know as Jim Rutledge is the former Master Distiller of Four Roses bourbon. He earned the title of Master Distiller in 1994. Today, Jim along with friends Stephen Camisa and Jon Mowry are collaborating to build a modern, energy efficient and sustainable, mid-size distillery. Their goal is to remain free of corporate structuring, so they can, and will, […]
Michter’s addresses shortages with capacity investments and announces its new release of Michter’s 10 Year Rye. As Michter’s continues to face inventory constraints due to strong demand, the company is taking steps to expand capacity responsibly. In recent years, Michter’s has grown fermentation capacity by adding six 18,000-gallon fermenters made by Louisville-based Vendome Copper & Brass Works. In late 2022, Michter’s transitioned its core Shively distillery to a 24/7 operation. Additionally, Michter’s has made significant […]
Rabbit Hole Heigold Bourbon is named after a German immigrant named Christian Heigold, a stonecutter. He moved to Louisville, Kentucky (USA) from Germany in the 1840s. This was a period of unrest with unprovoked attacks on Irish and German immigrants. Not long after the infamous Bloody Monday incident in 1855, he built his house. In order to prove his patriotism and loyalty to America, he carved inscriptions and busts of American notables into the facade […]
This past summer Broken Barrel was kind enough to send samples. We share this as a disclaimer and to add that submitted samples don’t guarantee a review or a good review. Broken Barrel is known for taking expression and aging them in a barrel that has staves from less traditional types such as Sherry Cask or French oak. Broken Barrel Whiskey is distilled and sourced from the historic Owensboro Distilling Co. Eighth-Generation Master Distiller Jacob […]