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Michter’s Named the #1 Most Admired Whiskey in the World by Drinks International in New 2026 Ranking

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LOUISVILLE, Ky/PRNewswire/ — The newly-released 2026 list of The World’s Most Admired Whiskies published by Drinks International celebrates leading distilleries from around the globe. For the fourth consecutive year, Michter’s, the Louisville-based maker of bourbon, rye, and American whiskey, has ranked number one on the top-50 list. The rankings, which are determined by an Academy of independent…

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Sagamore Whiskey Announces National Release of High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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BALTIMORE, /PRNewswire/ — Sagamore Whiskey, the leading and award-winning Maryland-style whiskey distillery, proudly announces that their High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey was launched nationwide on July 1st, 2026. This release, a prestigious addition to the Sagamore Whiskey Reserve Series, represents the brand’s vision to expand beyond rye while remaining rooted in its core values. This unique bourbon-style…

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WSWA’s Latest SipSource® Forecast Signals Continued Industry Headwinds, Modest Improvement Ahead

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Data-driven outlook highlights stabilization in key categories in continued negative territory through 2027 WASHINGTON,  /PRNewswire/ — The latest Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s (WSWA’s) SipSource® Forecast, providing a forward-looking view of the U.S. spirits industry through the second quarter of 2027, continues to point toward a challenging operating environment for the spirits industry, though modest…

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From Wismettac Asian Foods: Reviews of Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Strawberry-Flavored Nigiri Sake, and Rice Wine with Natural Yuzu Juice

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From Wismettac Asian Foods I’m reviewing a Junmai Daiginjo Sake – a very finely milled sake rice, a strawberry-flavored Nigiri sake – unfiltered and milky in appearance, and a rice wine with natural Yuzu juice – think of lemon-orange and other citrus fruit flavors. All are brewed and bottled by Homare Sake Brewery Co. All…

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Rabbit Hole Distillery Unveils Raceking: A Six-Year Aged Chocolate-Forward Bourbon Worthy of the Winner’s Circle

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Limited-Edition Expression Celebrates Patience, Craftsmanship, and Kentucky’s Horse Racing Heritage LOUISVILLE, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — As Kentucky’s most celebrated racing season kicks off, Rabbit Hole Distillery is proud to announce the launch of Raceking, a six-year aged, limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This milestone release builds on the original Raceking introduced in 2020, now aged longer to deliver even greater…

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FREY RANCH® DISTILLERY ADDS TO ITS CORE LINE UP WITH THE LAUNCH OF FREY RANCH FARM STRENGTH UNCUT RYE + Eve’s Review

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Today I’m pleased to share this news below from Frey Ranch Distillery, regarding their brand-spanking-new Uncut (aka cask strength) Rye. I am also happy to have received a bottle for review. Sharing below some bullet points from the news release, my review, and then the full release: My Review (Evaluated in the Neat tasting glass…

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Reviewing the New Ole Smoky Tennessee Straight Bourbon and Crowd Favorite Salty Caramel Whiskey

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Two more spirits for review today from the recent Bar and Restaurant Expo are the new Ole Smoky Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey that’s barrel aged for four years, and one of their popular flavored whiskies: Salty Caramel. Most people are familiar with their moonshine brand. I had seen the jars everywhere myself. I honestly had…

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