Recent Cask Finish Articles
Ardbeg's Boldest Cask Experiment Yet
Ardbeg is no stranger to pushing boundaries, but for Ardbeg Day 2026, the legendary Islay distillery is taking things somewhere entirely unexpected — straight to the sun-drenched vineyards of Sicily. The limited edition release is called Ardbeg Dolce, and it's the kind of whisky that makes you stop
Barrell Craft Spirits Drops an 18-Year Whiskey Worth Talking About
Barrell Craft Spirits has never been a company that plays it safe, and their latest release makes that clearer than ever. The Louisville-based independent blender just announced a limited-edition 18-year whiskey finished in Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauternes barrels, and it's the kind of thing that s
When a Bourbon Meets Zinfandel: Something Special Happened
There are distilleries that spend decades chasing recognition, and then there are distilleries that just quietly make great whiskey until the world catches up. Southern Distilling Company falls into the second category. Tucked away in Statesville, North Carolina, this operation has been building a
Amburana Whiskeys: Love It or Leave It?
Amburana Whiskeys: Love It or Leave It? Image credit: OpenAI Step into the captivating world of Amburana-finished whiskeys, where tradition meets ex
Rye Whiskeys With A Twist
Rye Whiskeys With A Twist Image credit: WhiskeyPulse/Canva Rye whiskey already brings a boldness that sets it apart — that signature peppery kick, t
Cask Finished Bourbons That Take Things To Next Level
Cask Finished Bourbons That Take Things To Next Level Image credit: WhiskeyPulse/Canva Standard bourbon is already a masterclass in flavor, but fini
TX Whiskey's Orange Wine Experiment Hits Shelves
There's something brewing down in Fort Worth, and it's got nothing to do with beer. TX Whiskey just dropped the 15th release in their Experimental Series, and this one's got folks talking. They're calling it Vino de Naranja, which translates to orange wine for those who don't speak Spanish, and i
Amburana Fever: Has Bourbon’s Wild Trend Peaked?
If you’ve hung around bourbon folks lately, you’ve probably heard the word Amburana tossed around like it’s some kind of secret handshake. A few years back, most of us couldn’t have picked the wood out of a lineup. Now it feels like every craft distillery in America is stuffing barrels with the s
Your Christmas Whisky List: 5 Sherry Cask Gems
Your Christmas Whisky List: Sherry & Port Picks Image credit: WhiskeyPulse/Canva Nothing beats a good pour when the holiday chaos hits, lights tangl
Did Calvados Barrels Change Bourbon Forever?
Deep in the rolling hills of Kentucky, where bourbon has been made pretty much the same way for two hundred years, something wild just happened. Bardstown Bourbon Company took some of their oldest whiskey—11 and 12-year-old stock—and let it sleep for another 28 months inside barrels that used to ho