Smooth Ambler Brings Back its Legendary Old Scout 7 Year Bourbon Read Post »
Smooth Ambler is bringing Old Scout 7 Bourbon – a bold, high-proof bourbon aged for 7 years – back to its lineup. The team at Smooth Ambler has “returned to their roots” in re-introducing it’s Old Scout Bourbon. Smooth Ambler has no qualms in saying that their sourced Old Scout brand was what helped put […]
Texas’ Balcones Awarded “Craft Producer of the Year” by Whisky Magazine Read Post »
Balcones Distilling has been recognized by Whisky Magazine as the Craft Producer of the Year for 2024. This award is sure to be a boon for Texas distilleries in general and is clearly a huge accomplishment for the team at Balcones. In case you missed it, Balcones Distilling was a featured guest on Bourbon Lens podcast in early
High West Goes 100% Utah In Latest Rye Whiskey Release Read Post »
Have you heard that High West Whiskey recently released a Bottled in Bond Rye whiskey? I have been waiting for this day for quite a while. As a long-time High West Whiskey fan, I couldn’t wait for my Saloon Society package to arrive containing this and their new Cask Strength Blend of Straight Whiskies. Let’s
15 STARS Announces Release of New Batches of Bourbon & Rye Read Post »
The brand bolsters its whiskey portfolio with an older bourbon and second batch of award-winning rye whiskey The father-son team at 15 STARS teased some exciting new whiskies coming in 2024 during their recent appearance on Bourbon Lens Episode 259. And now, we know which two whiskies will be hitting shelves in early 2024. The
Buffalo Trace Announces 100 Beneficiaries of its New Charitable Initiative Read Post »
Just in time for Bottled-in-Bond Day on March 3, Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the 100 nonprofit organizations nationwide selected for its “100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities” initiative. First announced in September 2023, Buffalo Trace will donate sets of the Distillery’s finest whiskeys to each chosen nonprofit organization for charitable fundraising initiatives. The contribution is inspired by Colonel
Highlighting Two New Wheat Whiskies with a Blind Tasting Read Post »
With an extra day in February we are going to celebrate with the launch of Frey Ranch Distillery’s 100% Wheat Whiskey and the newly launched Bernheim Barrel Proof A224. While wheat bourbons have become overwhelming popular thanks to Maker’s Mark, Weller, Pappy Van Winkle and Old Fitzgerald, there aren’t a ton of wheat whiskies that
