Bourbon Isn’t Having All the Fun
American whiskeys show no signs of slowing
There may never have been a time like now in the long history of American whiskey. Bourbon, of course, is on fire, and distillers are now dealing with...
A Global Phenomenon: Bourbon Continues to Boom
The chant “Buy American” can now be heard in bars and cocktail lounges around the globe. According to the Beverage Information Group, Bourbon is one of the bankable beverage trends in the U.S. Sales...
Whiskey, Across America
Whiskey is now made locally, everywhere in America.
The founders of Hudson Whiskey had not intended to produce craft spirits. The company operates on farmland originally purchased ten years ago to become a rock-climbing ranch. But neighbors...
Maker’s Mark Lets Retailers Customize in ‘Private Select’ Program
Whiskey enthusiasts can now make their own Maker’s Mark.
The company announced its newest program this week — Private Select.
This program allows retail customers to “make their own Maker’s,” the company says, by finishing fully-matured cask strength Maker’s...
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye
Russell’s Reserve has unveiled its Single Barrel Rye.
"Rye Whiskey is booming, and Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell are responding the only way they know how – a 104 proof, barrel-aged spice bomb like only...
Independence Pays Off for Edrington
It’s been a full year since Edrington launched Edrington Americas, its wholly owned sales, marketing and distribution company for the U.S. market. I talked to Raul Gonzalez (pictured above), Marketing Director for single malts at Edrington, about the...
Van Winkle Bourbon Annual Release
The annual release of the Van Winkle bourbons will begin in November.
Unfortunately, the company says, the angel's share was worse this year than in past, meaning lower whiskey yields in 2015.
"The result is less 15 year-old...
Interview with Tom Jensen, an American Making Whiskey in Ireland
There’s opportunity in America for Irish whiskey.
Although the category still trails scotch sales in the U.S. by about 1 to 4, it is gaining steam. Pernod Ricard’s Irish lineup has performed impressively in recent...
Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Named 2016 World Whisky of the Year
Renowned whisky writer Jim Murray today announced Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye as the 2016 World Whisky of the Year, marking the first time a Canadian Whisky has received the honor.
The recognition comes at a time...
Behind the Barrel-Strength: An Interview with Wyoming Whiskey’s David DeFazio
The first legal distillery in Wyoming has launched its first barrel-strength bourbon.
Wyoming Whiskey opened nine years ago in Kerby, Wyoming. The distillery crafts whiskey from the state’s natural resources, including grains grown within one mile of the...
