James B. Beam Distilling Co. is launching the second installment within the Hardin’s Creek™ Kentucky Series (announced June 2023), called Hardin’s Creek™ Frankfort. The Kentucky Series takes whiskey fans on a journey of ‘Kentucky Terroir’, featuring three Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey expressions, all aged for 17 years with the same mash bill — the only difference […]
Big Bourbon News: Molson Coors Acquires Blue Run Spirits Read Post »
Molson Coors Says Hold My Beer, We Need More Whiskey Bourbon Lens Thoughts First and foremost, we want to say a huge congratulations to our friends on both sides of this deal from Mike Montgomery to David Coors and all those in between! Molson Coors acquiring Blue Run Spirits may come as a surprise to
Blue-Collar Bourbon Review – Five Nine Bourbon by Troll Co. Read Post »
Today, we are reviewing Five Nine Bourbon Whiskey from Troll Co., the lifestyle brand that celebrates blue-collar America. This bourbon, known as “the tools-down whiskey” was released back in November 2022. The name, Five Nine, comes from the hours many blue collar workers work – from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., instead of the nine to
Kentucky Distillers’ Association Adds Louisville’s Barrels & Billets as New Member Read Post »
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) just announced Barrels & Billets in Jefferson County as the newest and 54th distilling member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Owned by Hillerich & Bradsby Co. (H&B), Barrels and Billets is open to the public and offers guests a
Exciting New Ross & Squibb Distillery Barrel Program Coming Soon Read Post »
Ross & Squibb Distillery Re-energizes Barrel Program for 2023 with New Packaging, In-distillery Private-Selection Option Revamped barrel programs showcase the depth and breadth of the Lawrenceburg, Indiana, distillery’s collection of high-rye bourbon and rye whiskey ST. LOUIS (August 3, 2023) – Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery announcedenhancements to its barrel programs for 2023. New
Reviewing ‘First West Rye Whiskey’ by 15 STARS Read Post »
Today, we are reviewing 15 STARS First West Rye Whiskey. This whiskey was released in the spring of 2023 and you can find the full press release in our archive. Let’s get right into it! About the Whiskey: Scott’s Tasting Notes: First West Rye Whiskey Closing Thoughts This is a well-aged rye whiskey that avoids
