LOUISVILLE, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — Old Forester is proud to announce the release of the latest expression drop in The 117 Series – High Angels’ Share Rye, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. This limited small-batch release showcases the remarkable concentration of flavor that can emerge from Old Forester’s unique maturation environments. Due to the effects of heat-cycled warehousing…
We’ve honestly lost track of how many years we’ve covered the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas since I was first introduced to the event by our contributing editor, Michael Perlis. When we were consulting for bars/restaurants/wineries, I attended the classes at the expo to share what I learned with my clients and write…
Accounts and bourbon groups can select rare barrels in person from the master distiller’s private collection ST. LOUIS, /PRNewswire/ — In the era of Prohibition, there were those who had their secret stashes, and those who didn’t. That spirit carries on to this day at the historic Ross & Squibb Distillery, home of award-winning Remus Bourbon. Accounts…
Another interesting brand with an interesting backstory that I discovered at the recent WSWA (Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America) conference was Fort Mosé 1738. I took home both their rye and bourbon to sample at home. This is some of the story about the distillery I wanted to share with readers, I got it…
In this follow-up article from the recent WSWA Access Live I have three bottles for review all made stateside: a bourbon, an infused whiskey and a gin. I sampled all three at the show – enjoying them all – and was gifted the bottles to take home for further study and a review on this…
MADISON, WI, — Smoked gin is emerging as a significant subcategory within craft spirits, and State Line Distillery positions itself at the forefront of the trend with the Feb. 1 release of its Lapsang Smoked Gin. The expression represents a growing movement among craft distillers to challenge traditional botanical profiles by introducing savory, smoky notes typically associated…
We covered our first Access Live in 2024, missed it in 2025 as it was held in Denver, now we are thrilled to have had the event back in here Las Vegas this past February 2026. It’s an event for members of the wine and spirits industry that my husband Eddie (our photographer) and I…
Recently, Colby Frey and the entire Frey Ranch team sent me some of their 2026 predictions, and I wanted to share them with readers here. You should already know that I’m a fan of their whiskies for the article on my website, where I was very impressed with the team as well as the whisky,…
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Tennessee Whiskey Named Whiskey of the Year CHARLESTON, W.Va., /PRNewswire/ — After sampling more than 125 whiskeys and conducting a blind review of their top picks, Bourbon Podcast announced Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Tennessee Whiskey as its 2025 Whiskey of the Year. Jack Daniel’s 14 is the brand’s first 14-year age-stated whiskey…
2025 marks the fourth year that I’ve served as a wine and spirits judge for the Proof Awards in Las Vegas. Not sure I would know that except that it’s not only been a fabulous experience sampling spirits, wines and making new friends – on the fifth year I get awarded with their black leather Proof Awards…