News from around the world of whiskey curated by Scott and Jake.
When Is The Last Time You Thought Of Wheat Whiskey? Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts: When is the last time you thought about picking up a true wheat whiskey? While wheated bourbons, such as Heaven Hill’s Old Fitzgerald and Larceny, have become all the rage, wheated whiskey may sometimes take a backseat. While Bernheim Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is on almost every liquor store shelf, it might […]
Woodford Reserve Names Elizabeth McCall Master Distiller Read Post »
Woodford Reserve has announced that Elizabeth McCall is the new Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve. McCall is primed for this position as she previously served as Master Taster and Assistant Master Distiller alongside Chris Morris, Master Distiller. She is the third Master Distiller in the brand’s 26 year history. Chris Morris hands over the reigns
2.1 Million Visitors on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® in 2022 Read Post »
The boom for Kentucky Bourbon and American Whiskey is showing no signs of letting up. Today, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced that a 38% increase in visitors over its previous (Pre-Pandemic) record from 2019. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® saw 2,135,555 total visits. If you haven’t hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® yet, we recommend planning your
Blue Run Lets You Mark Your Barrel CHOSEN With New Single Barrel Program Read Post »
Blue Run Spirits Launches the Ultimate Private Whiskey Barrel Program, Doubling Down on Commitment to Ultra-Premium Consumer Experiences Innovative Program Designed with Engaging Parallels Between America’s Native Spirit and its Greatest Pastimes GEORGETOWN, KY (February 2, 2023) – Blue Run Spirits is taking the wraps off its first Private Barrel Program – and it is unlike anything
Shortbarrel Bourbon Acquires Atlanta’s Old Fourth Distillery Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts We have heard great things about Shortbarrel Bourbon from our friends in the peach state for many months, but that interest has been peaked a little more with the acquisition of Atlanta’s Old Fourth Distillery. They have been known for creating great pours of bourbon and whiskeys, with this opportunity they will
Are You Ready For 20-Year-Old Straight Corn Whiskey? Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts If there was one release which Scott would open up his wallet for, it would be this one. Corn Whiskey is Scott’s third love in this world and while I haven’t gotten to talk to him about this release yet, I know he will be clamoring to give this try. What do
