In a recent press release, Diageo formally announced their intention to begin including ‘macronutritional’ information labels on their alcohol products. They have been providing this information to consumers by way of their DRINKIQ website since 2006, but have been prohibited by the TTB from placing this information on the products themselves. Yes, prohibited, as in…
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E.H. Taylor 17 Year Old Cured Oak Set for Late March Release
It’s been awhile since some factual news came across my feed that got me excited, but here it is. Buffalo Trace plans to release a 17 year old version of their E.H. Taylor Jr. product at the end of March. The ‘Cured Oak’ refers to the process of the barrel staves being left in the open…
Town and Branch Releases Single Barrel (Distillery Exclusive)
We had the chance to try some of the single barrel at Town and Branch this past week, and weren’t very impressed. Tasting it next to the regular offering, our group was in relative agreement that the Town and Branch is Old Grand Dad stock from Beam, and the single barrel is a from Heaven Hill….
Why You Should Come To The Bourbon Classic
In case you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last couple weeks and actively shun all forms of social media, I’m here to tell you that the Bourbon Classic is coming up. You may have seen the link to it on our home page. Most sites are posting the official press release of events…
Introducing the Most Geographically Complicated Bourbon: J.R. Revelry
Coming out soon in NYC, this is the most geographically complicated bourbon I’ve yet to come across. Owned by the Hispanic company La Bodega Internacional in Atlanta, GA, this is bourbon is produced at MGP in Indiana, shipped to Nashville, TN for bottling and then will have its first release in New York. Confused yet?…
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof #7 Coming Very Soon
Originally slated for January, the 7th release should hit the shelves anytime now. Bourbonr has a photo suggesting it will be 128 proof this time around. Can’t confirm that, but I wouldn’t mind seeing a release that wasn’t paint thinner. Should be about 12 years old, as usual. Here’s the official Heaven Hill press release from last…
Interesting Read About the Rye Trend
Is rye going to continue to hit it big? Or has it already? I’ve always loved it in cocktails, and a lot of the single barrels for sipping. Particularly this past year’s Smooth Ambler Single Barrel expression. It’d be great to have more options out there. I’d like to see an influx of premium-type offerings…
Four Roses Annual LE Single Barrel Scrapped, For Now
I think this means they’re just cancelling the yearly single barrel, barrel strength limited edition and will be keeping the barrel strength SB’s for the distillery itself and store picks. If that’s the case, I’m happy as a clam with the current availability of various recipes of barrel strength single barrel at a lower cost than…
Jim Beam Bottled In Bond to Be Released February
First announced by Bourbon Blog, and later confirmed by Whisky Advocate, Jim Beam will be releasing a Bottled-in-Bond expression this February. Four years old and with an MSRP of $22.99, the release party will be at Bourbon’s Bistro February 9th in Louisville if you’re interested. When asked why bring back a bonded expression now, Fred Noe…
Jim Beam Rye Revamp
Beam Suntory Press Release Full Text Below: JIM BEAM RELEASES NEW PREMIUM TAKE ON RYE WHISKEY STAPLE Deerfield, Ill. – January 13, 2015 – Today, Jim Beam®, the world’s No. 1 bourbon, announces the refresh of Jim Beam® Rye – the classic Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey offering that’s been a staple on whiskey bars globally…
Woodford Releases 53% Rye Whiskey
Woodford Rye Press Release and Video Full Text Below: LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Woodford Reserve today announces the release of its latest permanent product extension, Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, which will be available for purchase in select markets throughout the country beginning in February. The latest release showcases the company’s ongoing…
Bottom of the Barrel: A Bourbon Podcast and Blog 