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Michter's Original Sour Mash Whiskey Returns

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After a 23-year hiatus, Michter’’s Distillery has just re-released Michter’s Original Sour Mash Whiskey. During the 1970s and 1980s, Michter’’s Original Sour Mash was the brand’s best selling whiskey. But despite its popularity, it disappeared from the marketplace in 1989…

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Introducing Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum

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Mount Gay, the Barbados-based rum maker that’s been producing rums for more than 300 years, today announced the launch of Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum. This latest product was crafted to celebrate the brand’s 310th anniversary. From Mount Gay —…

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Introducing Westward Oregon Straight Malt Whiskey

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Here’s some news on the American whiskey front. House Spirits Distillery, the Portland-based company that makes Aviation Gin and Krogstad Aquavit, announced that it’s launching Westward Oregon Straight Malt Whiskey. According to House Spirits, Westward is a small-batch malt whiskey…

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Introducing Hophead Vodka

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Anchor Distilling Company has been busy of late. In November, the San Francisco-based outfit introduced a couple of Japanese whiskeys, and just last month, they announced Hophead Vodka. While most vodka comes from grain or potatoes, this latest innovation is…

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Introducing Nikka Japanese Whisky

Introducing Nikka Japanese Whisky

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Here’s some good news on the international whisk(e)y front — Anchor Distilling Company is bringing Nikka Japanese Whisky to the U.S. market. The two expressions coming our way are the Yoichi Single Malt 15-year-old and the Taketsuru Pure Malt 12-year-old….

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Montelobos Mezcal Review

Montelobos Mezcal Review

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Montelobos Mezcal is a new player in the market. It was first introduced in September, and has been hitting shelves ever since. Montelobos is helmed by agave expert Ivan Saldana, and was launched in partnership with Milagro. It’s being distributed…

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Rum for All Comes to Town

Rum for All Comes to Town

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Rum for All is an industry initiative supported by a handful of rum producers. It aims to elevate the category through a series of seminars and tastings. What this means: F Paul Pacult and Sean Ludford travel the country, drinking…

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Jack Daniel’s Unaged Rye Whiskey Review

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The recently-announced Jack Daniel’s Unaged Rye Whiskey is the company’s first new expression and grain recipe since before Prohibition. And it was never meant to be released. Originally, Jack Daniel’s was planning to release a traditional, aged rye whiskey. And…

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Here’s a Look at Milagro Unico

Here’s a Look at Milagro Unico

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Last week, Milagro rolled through town. The contingent included founders Daniel Schneeweiss and Moises Guindi — plus the full line of Milagro Tequilas, including the newest release — Milagro Unico. Milagro Unico was launched earlier this year. And as the…

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This Vodka Will Melt Your Face

This Vodka Will Melt Your Face

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Vodka is often derided in the spirits community. Well, by non vodka producers, at least. It’s because vodka (the unflavored variety) is neutral. It’s distilled to such a high proof that most of its natural flavor is distilled right out…

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English Gin. With a Worm in It

English Gin. With a Worm in It

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You’ve probably seen a few worms foraging around your garden. Dried up on the sidewalk. Maybe even floating in a cheap, touristy (or Toby Keith-approved) bottle of tequila or mezcal. But a bottle of gin containing a worm? That’s new….

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Would You Drink Alcohol-Free Whiskey?

Would You Drink Alcohol-Free Whiskey?

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Neither would we. But ArKay Beverages Inc. has just introduced the world’s first (sometimes you’re first for a reason) “alcohol-free whiskey-flavored drink.” It’s touted as an option for enjoying whiskey without all those pesky calories. And hangovers. The beverage undergoes…

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