Interview: Old Forester’s Jackie Zykan on Proofing Birthday Bourbon, and Secondary Markets
Bourbon fans have reason to celebrate every September. This is the month that Old Forester releases its annual Birthday Bourbon, in honor of brand founder George Garvin being born on Sept. 2, 1846.
The 2019...
Campari Introduces Bourbon Barrel-finished Aperitif
The Italian bittersweet red aperitif Campari has announced a new expression in the U.S. — Campari Cask Tales.
Created by Herbalist and Master Blender, Bruno Malavasi, Campari Cask Tales is finished in bourbon barrels.
On the...
How Has Rabbit Hole Distillery Emerged in a Crowded Whiskey Market?
The number of whiskeys on retail shelves and back bars has never been higher. So how does a new distillery stand out amidst the brown spirits boom?
Founded in 2012, Rabbit Hole Distillery was already...
Freddie Noe Releases Third Chapter Of Little Book Whiskey Series
Freddie Noe, eighth-generation Beam distiller and creator of Little Book Whiskey, has announced the third installment in his annual, limited-release series of blends – "Little Book Chapter 3: The Road Home."
Following the first two...
Woodford Reserve Rereleases Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey
Woodford Reserve has announced the second release of its Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Malt.
The grain-forward whiskey sold out within two months after originally hitting shelves in June 2018, the company reports. The grain bill...
Glenfiddich Announces 23-Year-Old Grand Cru Scotch Whisky
Glenfiddich has unveiled its newest release: Grand Cru.
This luxury spirit matured for 23 years in American and European oak casks, before finishing in French cuvée casks.
Altogether this resulted in aromas of apple blossom, candied...
Jägermeister Launches Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
Jägermeister continues to innovate with the launch of its new Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee. This combines the brand's traditional liqueur with flavors of Arabica coffee and cacao.
“Inspired by the need for a complex and...
7 Emerging Mezcals and Tequilas
The increasing popularity of craft tequila has helped fuel the mezcal movement. Below we look at seven mezcal/tequila brands on the rise.
1) Mezcal El Silencio
Launched in 2014, this brand has grown thanks to a...
Constellation Brands Makes Minority Investment in Durham Distillery
Constellation Brands has announced a minority investment in Durham Distillery, makers of Conniption Gin.
The deal is part of Constellation's Focus on Female Founders program, which makes investments in female-founded and female-led businesses doing "disruptive and...
Sazerac Launches Two More Mezcals in Los Vecinos Line
The Sazerac Company, in partnership with Casa San Matias, has released two new expressions of Los Vecinos del Campo Mezcal to accompany the first expression released at the end of 2018.
The newest releases are...