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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...

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...

Maker’s Mark Unveils Finishing Series 2019 Limited Release Bourbon

Maker’s Mark today announced the launch of its first-ever nationally available limited-release bourbon, Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2019 Limited Release: Stave Profile RC6. This cask-strength expression (108.2 proof) is finished with proprietary wood staves, the...

The Macallan Annonces Fine & Rare 1979

The Macallan Fine & Rare 1979 is the newest vintage in the brand’s Fine & Rare collection. Over the years, the Fine & Rare range has led the secondary market around the world while setting...

The Macallan Launches Edition No. 5 Scotch Whisky

The Macallan has announced Edition No. 5, the latest entry in their Edition Series. While previous releases, Edition No.1 and Edition No.2, highlighted the influence cask aging had on the taste and flavor, Edition No....

What’s Driving The Global Whiskey Boom On-premise?

Editor's Note: As so many beverage alcohol trends begin at bars and restaurants, we occasionally cross-post content like this from our sister publication, Cheers, which covers the on-premise scene. Enjoy! Whiskey is truly a global...

Patrón Introduces Extra Añejo 10 Años

Patrón has announced the release of the brand's oldest tequila to-date: Patrón Extra Añejo 10 Años. This tequila aged a decade in a blend of used American oak and hybrid American and French Limousin barrels. “The...

Bacardí Bottle Dresses Up, Glows in the Dark For Halloween

With fall around the corner and Halloween on the horizon, Bacardí will release a limited-edition "haunted rum" bottle just in time for creepy occasions. Bacardí Superior is dressing up as a jack-o-lantern that glows in the dark. Hitting liquor store...

Buffalo Trace Announces the 2019 Antique Collection

It's fall season and that means time for the 2019 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection of bourbon and rye whiskey. This much-anticipated collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs....

Talking Whiskey With Eddie Russell

What’s more traditional in the world of whiskey than the Russell family at Wild Turkey? You might say that bourbon is in their blood, this multigenerational team of master distillers. Today, Eddie Russell and...