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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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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Hey, we’ve got news. It concerns single malt whiskey. So, yes, it’s good news. Three Scotland single malts were just introduced — two launched a few days ago and one’s coming in January. Each is a very limited release (and…
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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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Our pals at Tasting Table are a thirsty lot, regularly traipsing about the country in search of fine libations. It’s tireless, thankless work. Actually, no, it’s pretty great. But to justify their expense reports, they’ve got to have something to…
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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 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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For each of the past several years, Woodford Reserve has made a habit of introducing a new, limited edition expression of their Kentucky straight bourbon. Cocktail Enthusiast recently took part in a press trip to visit the Brown-Forman Cooperage as…
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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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This week, Glenfiddich rolled through town to showcase its Scotch whisky lineup, to celebrate its 125th birthday and to unveil its newest creation — the Malt Master’s Edition. This limited-edition single malt was created by Malt Master Brian Kinsman, and…
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Each year, Old Forester releases a Birthday Bourbon to honor George Garvin Brown, the founder of Old Forester and Louisville-based Brown-Forman. 2012 marks the 11th limited-edition release. Created by Master Distiller Chris Morris, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is vintage-dated. The…
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The Balvenie single malt Scotch whisky today announced the launch of a new expression: The Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood. This new whisky commemorates Malt Master David Stewart’s 50th anniversary and will join the core range of The Balvenie’s single…
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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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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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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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The 10th annual Tales of the Cocktail wrapped up last week, and with it, five days of liquor-fueled product launches, announcements, events and other revelry. Below, we highlight some of our favorite moments from New Orleans. Tales of the Cocktail…
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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…
Read MoreWe first wrote about the Brooklyn-based Greenhook Ginsmiths Distillery back in March. At the time, they had one product in their soon-to-grow portfolio: an American Dry Gin. Lovely stuff, that gin. Well the company’s just introduced a Beach Plum Gin…
Read MoreHere’s some news on the Italian-booze-that’s-coming-to-America front: Italian distiller Bepi Tosolini–best known for making grappa–also makes Saliza Amaretto and Amaro Tosolini. And both are expected to arrive in the U.S. for national distribution next week. Saliza Amaretto is dark orange…
Read MoreHere’s some good news on the obtaining-rare-alcohol front. New company, Caskers, sources artisanal spirits and delivers them straight to your home. Rather than an online liquor store that houses thousands of products, Caskers works with master distillers creating unique, small-batch…
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