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GSN Review: Father’s Office Cigar Blend Bourbon
Premium American whiskey brand Koopers Whiskey is introducing a special cigar blend bourbon just in time for Father’s Day. As American whiskey producers increasingly experiment with intriguing aging and finishing techniques, Koopers Whiskey is releasing Father’s Office Cigar Blend Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a limited-edition whiskey that combines Brazilian Amburana and Japanese Mizunara oak finishes, giving […]
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GSN Review: Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve Bourbon
Remus Bourbon, the award-winning whiskey produced by MGP’s Ross & Squibb Distillery, has announced the launch of Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve Bourbon. Following the success of the brand’s Remus Babe Ruth Reserve Bourbon in 2024 and 2025, this year’s release honors Lou Gehrig, the iconic New York Yankees first baseman known as the “Iron Horse” […]
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GSN Review: Lasso Motel Whiskey x James Dean 13-Year Rye Whiskey
Lasso Motel Whiskey announces the launch of its latest limited-edition release: the Lasso Motel Whiskey x James Dean 13-Year Rye Whiskey. Developed in partnership with the James Dean Estate, this rare, high-proof expression is rooted in rebellion, Americana, and a romanticized sense of exploration, reflecting the enduring cultural imprint of James Dean through a distinctly […]
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GSN Alert: 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four Finalists:
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is honored to announce the Top Four Finalists, in addition to the winners of the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Timeless U.S. and International Awards, and the Tales Visionary Award for the 20th annual Spirited Awards. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s […]
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GSN Review: High West’s The Prisoner’s Share 2026
High West Distillery has launched The Prisoner’s Share 2026, a limited-edition blend of straight bourbon and straight rye whiskey finished in red wine barrels from The Prisoner Wine Company. The Prisoner’s Share 2026 is bottled at 101 proof (51% ABV) and carries no chill filtration and no added flavors. The whiskey blend draws from multiple […]
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GSN Review: Chicken Cock Old Glory Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Blended with Laird’s Apple Brandy
Created in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Blended with Laird’s Apple Brandy is a new limited-time release within the Chicken Cock Whiskey portfolio. This is the first time both brands have collaborated to produce a brandy-whiskey blend, marking a new moment with two historical spirits companies spanning a combined […]
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GSN Review: Empress 1908 Original Gin
Empress 1908 Gin announces the first-ever U.S. availability of its signature Empress 1908 Original Gin. One of Canada’s first premium gins, Empress 1908 Original Gin features a distinctive botanical recipe developed by Victoria Distillers, one of Canada’s oldest artisan distilleries. This foundational expression, never before available in the U.S., helped pave the way for the brand’s […]
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GSN Review: Widow Jane Tequila Ocho Cask Finish Bourbon
Widow Jane Distillery announces the release of Widow Jane Tequila Ocho Cask Finish Bourbon. The new product represents the first time Tequila Ocho has allowed barrels used to rest its aged expressions to be repurposed for whiskey production, and also a rekindling of the spirit of collaboration between these two craft brands. The two producers first […]
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GSN Review: Bruce’s Blue Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Jeptha Creed Distillery, the Kentucky craft distillery owned by a mother-daughter duo, Joyce and Autumn Nethery, announces the release of Bruce’s Blue Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This bottle is a true embodiment of Jeptha Creed’s “Our Farm to Your Glass” commitment. Bruce’s Blue is an exclusive heirloom corn varietal developed, planted and harvested exclusively on […]
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GSN Book Review: The Distillers’ Company Ordinance
The Ordinance Book of the Worshipful Company of Distillers, which detailed the organization, rules, and practices of its guild members, dates back to 1638. This transcription with historical notes reveals the importance of apprenticeship in the professionalization of the English distilling and the limitations placed on the admission of women into the trade. It also […]
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GSN Review: Barsys 360
Barsys is the first cocktail crafting technology company that emphasizes fresh ingredients. Barsys democratizes the drinking experience, bringing expert-level cocktails into homes and businesses around the world. The Barsys app further serves as a community hub, offering recipes from mixologists, bars, brands, influencers and more. Balanced cocktails, once reserved for only those in proximity to […]
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GSN Alert: 2026 Spirited Awards Top 10 Nominee List
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and leaders who continue to inspire the global […]
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GSN Review: The Cocktail Collection Mini Cans
Just in time for summer, The Cocktail Collection is bringing its most-loved pre-mixed bottled cocktails into an all-new single-serve can format. The Cocktail Collection Mini Cans are 100ml ready-to-drink cocktails crafted with premium spirits from iconic brands, including Ketel One Vodka, Bulleit Bourbon, and Crown Royal, designed for single-serve occasions. The new launch brings an elevated serve […]
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GSN Review: Gray Whale Vodka
Gray Whale is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Gray Whale Vodka. Designed for everyday occasions that bring people together, Gray Whale Vodka is small-batch and distilled from grain and California grapes, offering a touch of sweetness. The launch reflects Gray Whale’s continued commitment to refined coastal spirits, while expanding the brand’s reach to meet […]
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GSN Alert: World Gin Week June 13-20, 2026
NEW YORK, May 11, 2026—World Gin Week, a first-ever annual event celebrating gin history, versatility and culture, will debut this year on June 13-20, 2026. The week-long celebration is the brainchild of co-founders Philip Duff, a spirits expert, and Karl Finegan, owner of The Ivory Peacock, a noted bar serving 1,200 gins, one of the […]
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GSN Review: See the Elephant Amaro di Rucola
See the Elephant Amaro di Rucola is produced in Agropoli, a coastal town in the Cilento region of Campania, which is a pristine and beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of the Mediterranean diet. The amaro is crafted by a multigenerational Italian family with more than 65 years of amaro production history, using […]
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GSN Alert: Four Roses 2026 Single Barrel Collection
This May, Four Roses Distillery announced the 2026 Single Barrel Collection. The launch coincided with the 21st anniversary of Four Roses introducing its flagship Single Barrel offering. The Single Barrel Collection will feature the first three new 100 proof Single Barrel bourbons – OESF, OBSK, and OESQ – alongside the flagship Single Barrel, OBSV. Each […]
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GSN Review: Wandering Barman Bottled Cocktails
Wandering Barman is a prepared cocktail brand founded by bartenders, offering authentic, bar-quality cocktails designed for both hospitality and at-home occasions. Produced in small batches using house-made ingredients and premium spirits in Brooklyn, New York, the brand has built a strong following for its handcrafted approach and innovative format. Its portfolio includes 100ml and 750ml […]
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Imbibing Mr. Boston: Club Cocktail
Although there are several Club Cocktails that have had a measure of popularity, this is the only one included in the Mr. Boston Guide. The original recipe appeared in Harry Craddock’s 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book which included yellow Chartreuse. For some reason it has been left out of the Mr. Boston receipt. As it stands, […]
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GSN Review: Full Bore Peanut Butter & Jalapeno Flavored Whiskey
We normally don’t review gimmicky products here at GSN, but this one happened to land in our hands this past weekend. Yes, it looks like a cannon shell or perhaps an oversized bullet. The idea of peanut butter and jalapenos was a new one to us, but apparently it is a big deal in Texas […]
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GSN Review: Agwa de Bolivia Coca Leaf Liqueur
I’m honestly surprised it’s taken this long for a coca leaf spirit to make a debut. After all, coca was used in the world’s most popular soft drink, and energy drinks are all the rage. Agwa is not 100% coca but also includes dozens of other herbs. So, in a way, it’s very much in […]
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GSN Review: Amaretto Salizà Liqueur
Founded in 1943 in Fruili, Italy, Bepi Tosolini’s spirits are heritage-driven and built on dedication to authentic, family-rooted grappa traditions. Passed down to the family’s third generation, the brand remains committed to its original production philosophy, with unchanged methods that emphasize manual, small-batch and slow distillation using only the “heart” of the spirit. Grappa-based and […]
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GSN Review: Kentucky Senator Bourbon: The Jim Bunning Release
Kentucky Senator Bourbon has released its seventh small batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: The Jim Bunning Release. The limited edition, vintage bourbon, hitting shelves is the second in a vertical series with the John Edwards Release, featuring the same bourbon aged one additional year. The release is named for Jim Bunning (1931-2017), the only Major […]
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GSN Review: Gambit No. 6 Bourbon
Foley Family Wines & Spirits (FFWS) recently announced the launch of Gambit No. 6, a 6-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon featuring six distinct barrel finishes, including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Apple Brandy, Muscatel, Oloroso Sherry, and Tokaji. Gambit No. 6 is the second spirits release from Chip Tate since he joined FFWS as Master Distiller for Innovation […]