News from around the world of whiskey curated by Scott and Jake.
More Core Lineup News, This Time With New Riff! Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts When we reviewed the New Riff’s Malted Rye Whiskey in 2022, we were blown away. While those limited time offerings were different expressions than the Malted Rye Whiskey that will be joining the core lineup, the excitement around this release should be high. Our interests were piqued with malted rye since trying […]
Core Line Update For Yellowstone With American Single Malt! Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Yellowstone American Single Malt is a huge addition to the core line up of Yellowstone Select, Yellowstone Limited Edition, Minor Case Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin. If you haven’t tried the expressions coming out of Limestone Branch, then you are missing out. I cannot wait to get our hands on
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
