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New 25th Anniversary Flaming Heart Release From Compass Box

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New 25th Anniversary Flaming Heart Release From Compass Box Read Post »

Are you ready to celebrate Compass Box’s 25th Anniversary? LONDON, ENGLAND, April 10, 2025 – Compass Box marks its 25th anniversary with the release of Flaming Heart: 25th Anniversary Edition (48.9% ABV, 9,384 bottles, $165 SRP), a limited-edition blended malt Scotch whisky. This eighth rendition reimagines the iconic Flaming Heart series, blending exclusively peated whiskies […]

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Reviewing Sagamore Spirits 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond Rye Whiskey

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Reviewing Sagamore Spirits 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond Rye Whiskey Read Post »

Have you heard of Sagamore Spirits? If not, listen to our podcast featuring them here. They’ve led the charge in reviving Maryland-style rye whiskey, a style some argue is the true home of rye. Originally sourcing their whiskey, Sagamore Spirits now crafts great pours at their stunning Baltimore, MD, distillery. In this latest review, I

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Heaven Hill Springs Distillery Fills First Barrel, Solidifying Legacy as Largest Independent Bourbon Producer

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Heaven Hill Springs Distillery Fills First Barrel, Solidifying Legacy as Largest Independent Bourbon Producer Read Post »

Heaven Hill Springs Distillery cements the legacy of Heaven Hill Bardstown, Ky. (April 7, 2025) – Heaven Hill celebrated a landmark moment today by filling the first barrel at its new Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. This milestone marks the return of distilling to the Bourbon Capital of the World after a 1996

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Frey Ranch® Distillery Boosts Sales Team with Industry Veterans

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Frey Ranch® Distillery Boosts Sales Team with Industry Veterans Read Post »

New Sales Team Appointed at Frey Ranch FALLON, NV (April 7, 2024) – Frey Ranch® Distillery, a trailblazing farm-to-glass American whiskey producer, today announced the addition of three seasoned professionals to its expanding sales team. These strategic hires—Rick Monkarsh as Vice President of National Sales, Chris Helmly as East Regional Sales Director, and Mick Roberts

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Barrell Craft Spirits Latest Cask Series: PX Sherry

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Barrell Craft Spirits Latest Cask Series: PX Sherry Read Post »

I poured the latest Barrell Craft Spirits Cask Series: PX Sherry as a nightcap. I didn’t intend to review the whiskey.  I put my nose in the glass. I couldn’t resist taking down the tasting notes for this well-finished bourbon.  Pull up a chair, pour dram, and let’s dive into our latest review. Just The

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West Fork Whiskey Co. Unveils New Old Hamer 10-Year Bourbon

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West Fork Whiskey Co. Unveils New Old Hamer 10-Year Bourbon Read Post »

A Sweet, Sophisticated Bourbon with Indiana Roots West Fork Whiskey Co., an innovative Indiana distillery, proudly unveils its latest release: Old Hamer 10-Year Bourbon. This exceptional bourbon honors the pre-Prohibition Old Hamer brand with a unique Hoosier mash bill of 99% corn and 1% malted barley. Crafted, aged, and bottled in Indiana, this 100-proof spirit

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