Recent Whiskey News

In the world of fine spirits, where patience and skill turn simple grains into liquid gold, Barrell Craft Spirits has built a reputation for pushing boundaries. This Kentucky-based outfit isn't just another distillery churning out the same old stuff—it's a team of experts who blend whiskeys from ac

In the heart of Michigan's winter of 2025, a brutal ice storm hit hard, toppling trees across the landscape and leaving a trail of destruction. For the folks who make maple syrup, it was a gut punch—over 100,000 sugar maples came crashing down, wiping out the very trees that sustain their way of li

Back in the day when America went dry, a few tough outfits kept the spirit alive—literally. Old Forester, the brand that kicked off bottled bourbon way back in 1870, just dropped a new limited-edition bottle that's got folks talking about those wild Prohibition times. It's called the Prohibition Er

Every year, as winter sets in, a bunch of dedicated whiskey lovers turn a Denver distillery into their own kind of pilgrimage site. They're not just showing up for a quick grab—they're camping out for days, setting up tailgates, and swapping stories in the freezing Colorado air. It's all for Strana

Out at Paine Field, just north of Seattle, where the roar of Alaska Airlines jets shakes the ground every few minutes, there’s a little warehouse that smells like heaven to any man who appreciates a serious drink. Inside sits James Bay Distillers, and they’ve been quietly making some of the best wh

In the misty valleys of England's Lake District, where rugged hills meet serene waters, a small distillery is quietly rewriting the rules of whisky making. Grasmere Distillery, tucked away on the shores of its namesake lake, has just unveiled The Pioneers Club—a bold invitation for true whisky love

When a distillery with deep Tennessee roots decides to step up its game, whiskey fans take notice. Ole Smoky Distillery, known for turning out some of the best moonshine and flavored whiskeys around, has just rolled out its latest creation: Ole Smoky Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This isn't j

In the world of spirits, where tradition meets innovation, Hogsworth has always stood out as that quirky brand blending bourbon with Armagnac in ways that surprise even the most seasoned drinkers. Now, they've stepped up their game with the launch of Hogsworth The 15, a collection that's all about

Walk into any serious whiskey bar these days and you’ll hear the same conversation: guys arguing over which finished bourbon or whiskey actually improves on the original. Most of the time the finish feels like a gimmick. Sometimes it works. And every once in a great while something comes along that

For a lot of guys who’ve been chasing good bourbon for the last twenty years, the words “six-year-old single barrel at cask strength for seventy bucks” sound like something from a different decade. Back when you could still walk into a liquor store and find Pappy 15 gathering dust on the shelf for