Pat Strunk 
Heaven Hill, the largest family-owned spirits company in the country, announced Monday that the third generation of leaders would be taking over effective September 1st. Current president Max L. Shapira will assume the role of executive chairman thereafter. Taking over as co-presidents of the Kentucky-based company are Max’s daughter, Kate, and her husband, Allan Latts, … Read more
As a tribute to the year Playboy was founded, Rare Hare Bourbon’s inaugural whiskey release is coming to the market soon – aptly called the “1953.” The new Rare Hare expressions collaborate with artisan producers, sommeliers, and blenders to provide new releases from the popular lifestyle brand. The Rare Hare spirits [1] are meticulously bottled … Read more
In line with its much-awaited annual summer release season, Distillery 291 recently debuted the 291 Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch #3. This limited edition spirit is matured in deep-charred, new American white oak barrels. The barrel select release comes from whiskey harvested at two, four, and five years. Bottled at 66.7% ABV or 133.4 Proof, … Read more
For whiskey geeks like ourselves, it’s always fascinating how distilleries come up with releases that artfully cross the boundaries. The recent unveiling of the new Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon certainly got our attention. Could this attempt be the perfect marriage between American and Irish distilling traditions? Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon [1] is the … Read more
If you think tequilas are for margaritas only, think again. Tequila is a versatile and delicious spirit you can drink neat, mixed, or on the rocks. Surely, you are missing out if you only mix it with orange liqueur and lime juice. However, what can you mix with tequila aside from these basic mixers? Get … Read more
Wyoming Whiskey just announced the release of Powder River straight bourbon whiskey as an extension of the annual Wyoming-only product line releases. Bottled at 50.5% ABV, Powder River is made from 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley. Like other Wyoming Whiskey products [1], the grains are homegrown in Wyoming and are certified non-GMO. … Read more
Grammy-winning country music singer and songwriter Alan Jackson has officially joined the bourbon game as he unveils his signature Silverbelly Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to the public. This new premium spirit takes its name from Jackson’s signature cowboy hat. While many think it’s white, the color is, well, “silverbelly.” Bottled at 91 proof or 45.5% … Read more
The GlenDronach Distillery [1] recently launched the tenth release of its popular Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Bottled at the whisky’s natural cask strength, as was the custom before we transitioned to the 20th century, the GlenDronach whisky boasts a deeper connection to the distillery’s signature character. Master Blender Rachel Barrie individually selected … Read more
Sazerac Company, the owner of American whiskey brand Buffalo Trace, has just signed a deal to buy Lough Gill Distillery in Count Sligo, Ireland. The company also announced the arrival of industry legend Helen Mulholland, former Bushmills master blender. “The acquisition will allow us to fully expand as a world-class tourist destination and will have … Read more
Booker’s Bourbon just introduced the first batch in their 2022 Bourbon collection. Called “Ronnie’s Batch” in honor of Ronnie Land, the 2022-01 batch is bottled at 124.3 proof or 62.15% ABV and aged for 6 years, 11 months, and 22 days. Ronnie Land is a longtime employee at the Jim Beam Clermont and Boston, Kentucky … Read more
Jose Cuervo is set to launch Cristalino Nights to celebrate their latest offering, Tradicional Cristalino tequila. Cristalino Nights [1] is a series of premium VIP experiences all summer long. Starting June 14th, tequila fans who want to upgrade their weekend happenings can simply text “CRISTALINO” to 24272 for a chance to win an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime … Read more
The Balvenie Distillery recently released The Balvenie Rare Marriages Range in the US – a collection of three distinct single malt Scotch whiskies, initially matured separately in European and American oak casks. Subsequently married together in larger oak tuns, this whisky range gets a unique flavor profile over decades of monitored maturation. The Rare … Read more
The Bard Distillery is set to release bottles of Muhlenberg Bourbon on Saturday. The new Muhlenberg Bourbon has already won gold from the John Barleycorn Awards [1] – and it hasn’t even hit the liquor stores yet! The judges remarked that the bottle was flavorful, firm, and impressive. This will be the first made-from-scratch bourbon … Read more
NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles announced a multi-year deal with premium tequila maker Real Azul. The deal includes a limited-edition bottled spruced up in the Birds’ Kelly Green, portable bars throughout The Lincoln Financial Field, and the installation of a permanent co-branded tequila bar for the 2023 season. This is the team’s first tequila partnership. “We are … Read more
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