Marking over 229 years since Jacob Beam started selling whiskey in 1795, fans of the iconic James B. Beam Distilling Co. can now select their own private barrel at the Clermont, Kentucky distillery CLERMONT, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — The James B. Beam Distilling Co., home of the world’s number one bourbon, Jim Beam®, is excited to announce the launch of the Beam Private…
Wowza! If you wanted to know how Whisky Advocate’s WhiskyFest Florida was in one word that would be it. The whisky list grew quite a bit by the time the event rolled around on October 26. (See below or online here for that.) And there was no way we could even attempt to taste everything….
ROSELLE, N.J. /PRNewswire/ — Penelope’s second release in its annual Straight Rye Whiskey Toasted Series is now available. The first-ever release of Penelope Toasted Rye Whiskey achieved high acclaim at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition by scoring 99 points and winning Double Gold. This year’s expression is the result of finishing a very special, hand-selected…
LOUISVILLE, Ky.,/PRNewswire/ — Today, Old Forester® releases its latest expression in the 117 Series: Rum Finish. Historically, commercial trade on the Ohio River brought a variety of cask-aged spirits to the wharf behind Old Forester Distillery on Whiskey Row. This expression features the finishing of Old Forester in barrels that have matured rum for a minimum…
Blending award-winning Knob Creek® 9 Year Old Bourbon and 7 Year Old Rye, the newest limited time offering combines the sweet notes of bourbon with the spicy notes of rye, creating the ultimate sipping experience CLERMONT, Ky./PRNewswire/ — Knob Creek®, a leader in the Small Batch Bourbon category, is proud to debut a new, dynamic bourbon and…
‘Master Distiller of the Year’ and ‘Whisky of the Year’ honors awarded to Stephanie Macleod, Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky for Bacardi and AULTMORE® Single Malt Scotch Whisky LAS VEGAS/PRNewswire/ — The 2024 International Whisky Competition (IWC) recently concluded, with events held on the Isle of Raasay, Scotland, and in Louisville, Kentucky. This esteemed competition,…
It was back in 2015, when my husband Eddie retired as a chief for the Los Angeles Fire Department, that I made my first purchase of a Kavalan whisky. It was the Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique single malt scotch I chose to mark the occasion. Why this scotch whisky, one I had never heard of…
Anticipated annual release of signature straight bourbon whiskey finished in French rosé wine casks available now ROSELLE, N.J., /PRNewswire/ — Penelope Bourbon introduces a new way to rosé all day, just in time for summer, with Penelope Rosé Cask Finish (Batch 8) available now in a limited allocation at a suggested retail price of $49.99 per 750mL bottle. Rosé Cask…
Expanded Programming Offers Visitors an Inside Look into the World of Whiskey Making, Beam Family History, and Eight Generations of Craftsmanship. CLERMONT, Ky.,/PRNewswire/ — The James B. Beam Distilling Co., home of the World’s #1 bourbon Jim Beam®, is excited to announce several new visitor experiences and an expanded events calendar this year. New offerings include…
Boinot succeeds D’USSÉ founding cellar master Michel Casavecchia, becoming the youngest female cellar master of the major houses in Cognac. HAMILTON, Bermuda, /PRNewswire/ — D’USSÉ Cognac is proud to announce Agathe Boinot as the second cellar master in its history. She succeeds the brand’s founding cellar master Michel Casavecchia, who retired earlier last month. The appointment marks Boinot as the youngest…