Finishing touring the Bedrock Vineyard, our glasses were now empty and we were getting thirsty again and perhaps a little hungry as well. We were ready to head back to the tent to enjoy the rest of our tasting as well as the delicious cheese, fruit and meat platter to accompany it that Aiste had…
Limited Release 12-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon to Celebrate Grand Opening LEXINGTON, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — RD1 Spirits, known for its exploration of Kentucky Straight Bourbon and unique wood finishes, is excited to announce a May 14, 2025, opening of its new home and brand destination, RD1 Distillery at The Commons, in Lexington, Ky. RD1 is upgrading from its former Tasting…
We have really missed attending the events put on by the Historic Vineyard Society. The events encompassed tours of multiple vineyards followed by delicious dinners shared with wonderful people. Getting to rub elbows with our winemaker idols and enjoying their free flowing wine only added to the experiences. In recent years as times changed, the…
The world’s most awarded Blended Scotch is revolutionizing the art of cask finishing with an experimental stone toasting process using Icelandic Magma Rock HAMILTON, Bermuda, /PRNewswire/ — DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch Whisky, renowned for its pioneering and award-winning approach to blended Scotch, introduces the latest addition to its acclaimed Double Double series – DEWAR’S Double Double 21 Year…
’15 Years Old Single Malt Whisky’ is Kavalan’s first age statement whisky TAIPEI, /PRNewswire/ — Kavalan Distillery is launching its first-ever whisky with an age statement, matured in four unique casks: ex-Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry, Ruby Port, and Puncheon. The release marks a milestone in the journey of this Taiwanese distiller, which has broken boundaries not just by region,…
You know how when you meet someone once, and yet they make a lasting impression? That is what I thought of Adam LaZarre when I spied him as a fellow judge during the Long Beach Grand Cru competition in 2015 and met him in an elevator following the evening’s celebratory dinner. We may have shared…
ST. LOUIS, /PRNewswire/ — Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers is expanding its Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey family with the national release of Lux Row Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish. The new release is crafted from small batches of 4-year-old ryed straight Kentucky bourbon finished for six months in casks that held PX Sherry, an intensely rich and sweet wine…
NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — World Whiskey Society (WWS), renowned for its ultra-premium portfolio of rare whiskey expressions, proudly announces the launch of its latest release: Doc Holliday Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This limited-edition Bourbon expands the Doc Holliday portfolio, which includes 7, 8, 10, 11 and 15 year-old expressions. Crafted with precision, Doc Holliday Bottled in Bond…
I was recently offered four wines for review – all of which I had never sampled before. Because of this I jumped at the chance to try a new-to-me Malbec blend from Argentina, two non-vintage Champagnes from France and a Cream Sherry from Spain. I received the technical sheets and some information on each winery,…
When I was in California and took to foraging at a local Trader Joe’s store, I saw a new single malt whisky on their shelves: Pōkeno from New Zealand for only $49.99. Did some googling and found this nice review from @execs_whiskey_club on Instagram. It was entered into the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition…