Buffalo Trace Used Peated Barley in its Latest Bourbon Release Read Post »
Has Buffalo Trace gone of the “deep end” with its latest experiment? Worlds collide as the distillery utilizes a very traditional method for malting barley, known as “Peated” or “Peating” the grain. This method is used in some Scotch Whiskies and adds a unique smokey element to the final product. So, what is “Peat”? Peat […]
Michter’s Making Moves to Increase Production; Releases New 10 Year Rye Whiskey Read Post »
Michter’s Distillery is expanding to meet global and domestic demand as part of its long-term plans for the future. While this may not satisfy immediate needs for their products, there is some good news coming from the Michter’s team today. For the first time since July 2022, Michter’s 10 Year Rye will hit shelves. While
223: Whiskey in the American West with Brush Creek Distillery Read Post »
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26624358/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1085999/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] We’re talking with Andrew Wason, Managing Director for Brush Creek Distillery in Wyoming. Andrew is a Kentucky native and spirits industry veteran and he was finally able to join Bourbon Lens live to discuss what is happening in Saratoga Wyoming. Brush Creek Distillery sits
Heaven’s Door Whiskey Will Have a New Kentucky Home Read Post »
Heaven’s Door, the whiskey brand co-founded by Legendary Musician Bob Dylan, has announced its new distillery and brand center. The expansive facility in Pleasureville, Kentucky is set to open to the public in September 2023. According to the brand, their new home sits on over 160 acres of rolling hills astride Six Mile Creek, the
A Four-Grain Bourbon from Oregon’s Ransom Spirits Read Post »
We must admit that when we heard there was a new bourbon being produced in Oregon, we had to do some digging to figure out just how many distilleries there actually were in Oregon. We simply couldn’t think of many, so we were excited when Ransom Spirits approached us with their release of a four-grain
Art of Alchemy’s Newest Whiskey Release – Blend No. 2 Read Post »
We recently sat down with Art of Alchemy Co-Founder Mac Macsovits for Episode 222. If you missed the episode, be sure to catch up on this new and exciting brand by streaming the episode. During Episode 222 we were able to taste Blend No. 1 and since that recording, we’ve also had the opportunity to
