Jake and Scott sit down with Ari Sussman, master blender behind Whiskey JYPSI, to discuss Legacy Batch 003 “The Declaration” — a groundbreaking blend of Indiana rye, 25-year Canadian corn whiskey, Virginia single malt, and apple brandy barrels from George Washington’s Mount Vernon Distillery. A must-listen for fans of American blended whiskey and independent spirits.
LOUISVILLE, KY (May 11, 2026) — Angel’s Envy, the Louisville-based pioneer of finished whiskey, has achieved a historic double victory at the 2026 Icons of Whisky Awards. The distillery’s dedicated staff has been named the global “Production Team of the Year,” while Master Distiller Owen Martin has been honored as the “Craft Distiller of the
ST. LOUIS (May 12, 2026) — Penelope Bourbon, one of the fastest-growing names in premium whiskey, has announced the launch of its latest innovation: the Architects of Golf collection. This limited-edition series explores the precision of stave-finishing, with each “Hole” representing a distinct batch designed to highlight the evolution of whiskey through varying oak intensities
OWENSBORO, KY (May 12, 2026) — Green River Distilling Co., the westernmost outpost of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail™, is disrupting the honey whiskey category with the launch of Green River Honey Finished Bourbon. Unlike the heavily sweetened liqueur blends that dominate the market, Green River is using 100% real, local honey and a barrel-finishing process
NEW YORK (May 11, 2026) — The House of Suntory, the founding house of Japanese whisky, has launched its first-ever global campaign for Hibiki Whisky: “The Masterpiece of Japanese Artistry.” The campaign introduces award-winning actress Anna Sawai as Hibiki’s inaugural Global Ambassador, celebrating the intersection of Japanese nature, time-honored kimono art, and the meticulous craft
382: Kentucky Peerless Releases Henry Kraver’s Old Reserve 10-Year Bourbon Read Post »
For the team at Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co., April 22, 2026, wasn’t just another Wednesday. It was the culmination of a ten-year promise. When Corky and Carson Taylor revived the brand in 2013, it was about quality over quantity. They waited for this moment for 10 plus years. This week on the podcast, we are
