I’m not a gambler, but I recently rolled the dice by visiting my local Costco liquor store on a bourbon hunt. I had just edited a story about Larceny’s new Barrel Proof bourbon and knew I had to give it a try. After failing at my usual spot, I headed to a familiar big-box wholesaler. … Read more
Beam Distilling has announced a new innovation from its esteemed Booker's brand: Booker's Bourbon The Reserves. This is the first edition of the beer that will soon be released as an annual, commemorating eighth-generation master distiller Freddie Noe’s grandfather and the brand’s namesake, Booker Noe. “It can take a while to find a liquid like … Read more
The traditional gift for a 70th anniversary is platinum, and it's hard to think of a more apt way to describe the newest Wild Turkey whiskey, gifted to bourbon lovers on the 70th anniversary of master distiller Jimmy Russell's first day at the distillery. Russell's 70th Anniversary Bourbon is a unique and personal limited-edition blend … Read more
Eighth-generation master distiller Freddie Noe represents the legacy of James B. Beam Distilling Co., which recently celebrated its 90th anniversary. He built on the work of his father, Fred Noe, and his father’s father, Booker Noe, both master distillers in their own right. On August 27, Freddie and James B. Beam announced a new expression … Read more
George Garvin Brown is not a household name, but he is a big name in the whiskey world. In 1870, the intrepid distiller founded a modest brand called Old Forester. Brown’s background in pharmaceuticals encouraged him to sell his new product in sealed glass bottles, something no other bourbon maker was doing at the time. … Read more
I would never buy a bottle of Penelope Bourbon Rosé Cask Finish at a liquor store. If I saw the bourbon with its delicate pink label, I would probably roll my eyes and tell it to be stocked next to Fireball (which I consider an alcoholic cough syrup that doesn’t deserve to be called whiskey). … Read more