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Knob Creek Comes Through the Rye
Jim Beam’s superpremium Knob Creek is branching out with a new expression—this time a rye—fashioned by the seventh-generation distiller Fred...more
Posted: March 2, 2012 By Jack Bettridge
Wine-Barrel Matured Irish Whiskey Debuts
Nobody ever accused Ireland of making great wines, but one product for which it is renowned—whiskey—just got a little more interesting with some...more
Posted: February 24, 2012 By Jack Bettridge
Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey Doubles Up
Prospects for those of us who prefer whiskey over green beer for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day are getting better. Knappogue Castle will ante up...more
Posted: January 27, 2012 By Jack Bettridge
Redbreast Irish Whiskey to Debut Cask-Strength Flavorbomb
Normally, we wait until spring for the first appearance of the robin redbreast, and a lot of us hold off at least until St. Patrick's Day to start...more
Posted: January 13, 2012 By Jack Bettridge
Michter’s Plans Own Distillery in Louisville
The fabled Michter's brand of bourbon and rye finally gets a new home.
Posted: December 16, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
It's Suntory Whisky Time, Again
Suntory, the Japanese whisky giant that also has holdings in Scotland, has launched another single malt in the American market. Hakushu 12-Year-Old...more
Posted: October 14, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
"Boardwalk Empire" State of Drink
HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" starts it second season on Sunday. Canadian Club and Templeton Rye, both of which have historic connections to the dry era...more
Posted: September 23, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
Crown Royal Gets Personal for Father's Day
With Mom out of the way, it's time now to think about Father's Day, which arrives in less than a month on June 19. Crown Royal is offering a custom...more
Posted: May 20, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
Collingwood Brings Maple Finish to Canadian Whisky
The march of interesting new whisky finishes has taken another large step with the introduction of Collinwood, the first whisky of its kind to...more
Posted: March 25, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
Bulleit Pulls the Trigger on New Rye
Since its inception in 1999, Bulleit Bourbon has been one of the most rye-rich brands on the market. With its introduction of Bulleit Rye Whiskey, it...more
Posted: March 1, 2011 By Jack Bettridge
Great American Whiskey
Now is the time to praise traditional straight whiskey. While we applaud the recent craft-spirit movement, we hasten to recall America’s...more
Posted: December 29, 2010 By Jack Bettridge
Good News/Bad News: The Last of Rittenhouse Single Barrel Rye
Rye enthusiasts are once again asked to take the bad with the good as Heaven Hill releases the next installment of its super-aged Rittenhouse Very...more
Posted: September 1, 2009 By Jack Bettridge
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