Bourbon and Whiskey News

Smokeye Hill Whiskey Launches First Rye Crafted with Heirloom Blue Corn

/

Smokeye Hill Whiskey Launches First Rye Crafted with Heirloom Blue Corn Read Post »

Limited-Edition Barrel Proof Rye Marks the Smokeye Hill’s Expansion Beyond Bourbon. Smokeye Hill Whiskey has announced the release of its first-ever rye whiskey, the Smokeye Hill Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey, marking the brand’s debut outside the bourbon category. This limited-edition expression is the first rye whiskey on the market made with heirloom blue corn, with fewer than 1,400 […]

Ryan Norwood next to low wine and high wine.
Bourbon and Whiskey News

Built from the Ground Up — Ryan Norwood Named Master Distiller at Sagamore Spirit

/

Built from the Ground Up — Ryan Norwood Named Master Distiller at Sagamore Spirit Read Post »

BALTIMORE, Md. – October 6, 2025 – Sagamore Spirit, the award-winning Maryland rye distillery, proudly announces the promotion of Ryan Norwood from Vice President of Operations to Master Distiller. After nearly a decade with the distillery, Norwood now takes the helm of innovation and production, shaping the next chapter of Sagamore Spirit’s legacy. Joining Sagamore

Bottle with back lighting highlighting the mood of the bottle.
Bourbon and Whiskey News

High West Releases A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13 — A Toast to the Season

/

High West Releases A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13 — A Toast to the Season Read Post »

PARK CITY, Utah (October 5, 2025) — High West Distillery has announced the release of its highly anticipated A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13, the latest chapter in its beloved annual series. Inspired by Shakespeare’s timeless play, this limited-edition whiskey captures the fleeting magic of the season with a complex blend of flavors and aromas.

Bourbon Lens Podcast

351: Minden Mill Distilling with Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan

/

351: Minden Mill Distilling with Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan Read Post »

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott sit down with Joe O’Sullivan, Master Distiller at Minden Mill Distilling, to discuss his journey in American Whiskey and what makes Minden Mill one of Nevada’s most exciting distilleries. Joe shares his early experiences learning from one of the greats in American Whiskey, Steve McCarthy, founder

Bourbon and Whiskey News

Baker’s Bourbon Reintroduces High-Rye 7-Year-Old Single Barrel

/

Baker’s Bourbon Reintroduces High-Rye 7-Year-Old Single Barrel Read Post »

2025 Re-Release Highlights Grain Influence and Barrel Character. Baker’s Bourbon has announced the 2025 re-release of its High-Rye 7-Year-Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, an expression that spotlights the impact of a rye-heavy mash bill on the brand’s signature single barrel profile. Bottled at 107 proof, this limited-edition release is aged for a minimum

Bourbon and Whiskey News

Southern Distilling Company Launches Limited-Edition American Single Malt

/

Southern Distilling Company Launches Limited-Edition American Single Malt Read Post »

North Carolina Distillery Expands Into Growing Whiskey Category. Southern Distilling Company has introduced a new, limited-edition expression, Southern Star American Single Malt Whiskey, marking the North Carolina distillery’s entry into the expanding American Single Malt category. Distilled and bottled in-house, the whiskey is aged for six years and bottled at 114.8 proof, highlighting the distillery’s

Scroll to Top