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Starward Australian Whisky officially announces the distribution of their double grain whisky in the U.S. Capturing the best of Australia, Starward Two-Fold Double Grain Whisky brings together two quintessential Australian grains in the bottle: wheat (60%) and malt (40%) from their Double Gold winning Nova Single Malt, which are distilled... Read more →
The Sazerac Company, with ties to New Orleans dating back to the 1800s, has worked with a number of archivists to thoroughly research its connection to France and the Sazerac family, which dates back to the 1630s. Almost 400 years ago, the Sazerac family had established vineyards and a distillery... Read more →
Climbing the rugged dirt roads high above San Dionisio Ocotepec, we discover the remote village of Las Milpas, a true example that “you don’t find Mezcal, Mezcal finds you.” Here, nestled among the cornfields overlooking rolling pastures, lies the palenque of Anastacio Cruz Antonio and his sons Rigoberto, Abel and... Read more →
It’s that time of the year – changing leaves, cooler nights and the release of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s annual 2019 Antique Collection of whiskeys. The much anticipated collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs. Here’s what fans can expect: George T. Stagg The... Read more →
When sisters Cristina, Antonella and Elisabetta Nonino decided to create an exciting new spirit they didn’t have to look far for inspiration: their grandmother Silvia Milocco invented it decades ago! The first woman in Italy to produce grappa, Silvia also created the original L’Aperitivo Nonino Botanical Drink, originally called Nonino... Read more →
Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. has extended its apple brandy line-up with a new 92 proof iteration, aged in Kentucky bourbon and new American white oak barrels. The apple brandy is distilled exclusively from apple wine fermented from fresh-pressed apple juice in Vendome American copper pot stills. The... Read more →
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 of Maker’s Mark® Bourbon is finished with proprietary wood staves, referred to as Stave Profile RC6. The staves amplify notes of ripe... Read more →
Miami-based Coconut Cartel announced its New York launch and new distribution partnership with Empire Merchants, the premier wine and spirits distributor in the metropolitan New York area. Coconut Cartel Special will be exclusively distributed in New York by Empire Merchants' Madison Division. Coconut Cartel Special is a unique blend of... Read more →
Freddie Noe, eighth generation Beam distiller and creator of Little Book Whiskey, is proud to announce the third installment in his annual, limited-release series of blends – "Little Book Chapter 3: The Road Home." Following high acclaim for the first two blended whiskies within the Little Book series – 2017's... Read more →
Independent family distiller, William Grant & Sons, today announced the US launch of a 10-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, Aerstone. The brand focusses on the impact of maturation and malting on flavor and is available in two expressions – Sea Cask 10 Year Old and Land Cask 10 Year Old.... Read more →
Glenfiddich launches an exclusive expression that’s been matured for 23 years and elegantly finished in rare French cuvée casks, the new offering fuses together the finest flavors from Scotland and France to create a true taste of luxury made to be enjoyed with others. Through the art of experimentation, the... Read more →
This month, Four Roses Distillery will issue the newest release in its series of limited-quantity special bottlings – the 2019 Limited Edition Small Batch. This limited bottling follows the 2018 Limited Edition Small Batch, named World’s Best Bourbon in the most recent World Whiskies Awards. The 2019 Limited Edition Small... Read more →