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Review: Redwood Empire Pipe Dream, Emerald Giant, and Lost Monarch (Updated 2026)
Only two years ago Sonoma-based Graton Distillery released Redwood Empire, a blend of its own microdistilled spirit and sourced whiskey. Now the brand is back with not one, not two, but three new expressions which collectively replace the 2018 release. Here’s all the details to get you started. Purple Wine + Spirits today announced its… The post Review: Redwood Empire Pipe Dream, Emerald Giant, and Lost Monarch (Updated 2026) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null1 viewamerican-whiskeybourbonbuy-it-nowfeaturedrated-breviews - news
Review: Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon: 100 Proof, Cask Strength, and 1776 Edition (2026)
Today, the United States marks its 250th anniversary. In the months surrounding the occasion, “America 250” became nearly impossible to avoid. Advertising campaigns, commemorative releases, and media coverage all joined the celebration, each offering its own interpretation of a quarter millennium of American history. When people around the world picture the United States, certain images… The post Review: Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon: 100 Proof, Cask Strength, and 1776 Edition (2026) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Jacob Kiper3 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-arated-breviews - news
Jack Daniel’s Range Guide: Which Bottle Should You Actually Buy?
Think Jack Daniel's is just Old No. 7? From flavored liqueurs to barrel proof beasts and a 10 Year Old, which bottle is really right for you? Read the full article at Jack Daniel’s Range Guide: Which Bottle Should You Actually Buy?
by Phil Dwyer2 viewswhiskey-articlesamerican-whiskeyamerican-whiskey-guidesbarrel-proofjack-daniel-sold-no-7 - news
A Delayed Belfast Whiskey Week Clyde May’s Blind Tasting, 42.4% to 47%,
Ever since the Orange Ogre became POTUS & politicised whiskey with his trade tariffs I’ve not been inclined to purchase any American Whiskey. Clearing out the garage recently however I came across a few unopened samples of Clyde May’s Whiskey from a Belfast Whiskey Week taster pack. That dates the samples back to COVID times … Continue reading A Delayed Belfast Whiskey Week Clyde May’s Blind Tasting, 42.4% to 47%, →
by Whiskey Nut2 viewsamerican-whiskeybelfast-whiskey-weekbourbonclyde-may-sconecuch-brandscovid - news
Sagamore High Rye Straight Bourbon Launches Nationwide
What happens when a Maryland rye pioneer turns its hand to bourbon? Sagamore's new High Rye Straight Bourbon just launched nationwide—here's why it scored 91 points. Read the full article at Sagamore High Rye Straight Bourbon Launches Nationwide
by Mark Littler1 viewwhiskey-newsamerican-whiskeybourbonhigh-rye-bourbonmaryland-whiskeynew-release - news
The Top 10 American Whiskeys That Dominate the Global Market
Which American whiskey sold a staggering 16.7 million cases in a single year, and how did an obscure Florida-made brand crash the global top ten? Find out here. Read the full article at The Top 10 American Whiskeys That Dominate the Global Market
by Beth Squires0 viewswhiskey-articlesamerican-whiskeybest-selling-whiskeybourbonbulleitevan-williams - news
Review: Peg Leg Porker America 250 Bourbon
Chances are pretty good that there is barbecue in your future this holiday weekend, and Tennessee’s Peg Leg Porker, founded by award-winning pitmaster Carey Bringle, has the whiskey to pair with it. Warning: like the barbecue you’re probably planning to eat, it’s quite the mouthful. The new Spirit of America Limited Edition Summer Series –… The post Review: Peg Leg Porker America 250 Bourbon appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Drew Beard1 viewamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-breviewstennessee-whiskey - news
Ten whiskeys for the US 250th anniversary
Whiskey producers across the country have unveiled a plethora of limited releases to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US The post Ten whiskeys for the US 250th anniversary appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Miona Madsen2 viewsdraw-infeaturetop-10american-whiskeybourbonrye - news
Review: Dark Arts America 250 Years of Spirit 5X Blend Bourbon 11 Years Old
Great whiskey often asks a simple question: can a collection of individual parts become something greater than any one of them alone? Dark Arts Whiskey House has built its identity around that very idea. Its philosophy of alchemy is not centered on turning lead into gold, but on transformation. Separate barrels, each with its own… The post Review: Dark Arts America 250 Years of Spirit 5X Blend Bourbon 11 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Jacob Kiper3 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-areviewswhiskey - news
Rare Character goes national with Helmsman
Whiskey maker Rare Character has teamed up with Helmsman Imports to take its Pride of Anderson County series national The post Rare Character goes national with Helmsman appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Miona Madsen2 viewsnewsamerican-whiskeybourbonhelmsman-importsus - news
Review: Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey 4 Years Old (2022)
For such a humble brand, Old Overholt Rye has undergone an awfully large number of reinventions over the last decade, including a full relaunch with proof change only 2 years ago, a bonded expression, and an overproof version. Now standard-issue Old Overholt is changing once again, keeping the new 43% abv but adding a 4… The post Review: Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey 4 Years Old (2022) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null2 viewsamerican-whiskeybuy-it-nowrated-breviewsryewhiskey - news
Buffalo Trace Resurfaces 5 Iconic Whiskey Brands With Newest Prohibition Collection
Buffalo Trace Distillery is resurfacing five historic American whiskey brands for the third installment of its Prohibition Collection. This year’s edition features a lineup of five distinct whiskeys, including a high-proof rye, an uncut bourbon, and a blended whiskey, each representing a now-defunct brand that operated during Prohibition. The five whiskeys represent brands — Cove Spring, Henry Watterson, John G. Carlisle, Kentucky River, and Walter B. Duffy — produced under the direction of Albert B. Blanton at the George T. Stagg Distillery, which was granted one of six federal licenses to legally produce whiskey for medicinal purposes during Prohibition. The article Buffalo Trace Resurfaces 5 Iconic Whiskey Brands With Newest Prohibition Collection appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley0 viewsamerican-whiskeyblended-whiskeybourbonbuffalo-tracerye - news
Review: Copper & Cask “Wave That Flag” Bourbon and “Boston Rum Party” Rye
In 2026, consumers have been inundated with American whiskey releases bearing America 250 branding in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. For many producers, the formula has been fairly predictable: add an America 250 logo to the label, reference “1776-2026,” and attach a patriotic name. Numerous releases also direct… The post Review: Copper & Cask “Wave That Flag” Bourbon and “Boston Rum Party” Rye appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Jacob Kiper2 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-arated-breviews - news
Review: Virginia Distillery Split Barrel Project #1
How do you get more bourbon drinkers to embrace American single malt? Virginia Distillery Co. thinks they might have the answer with their latest line extension. The Split Barrel Project is a first of its kind blend of bourbon and American single malt conceived as a gateway to American single malt for those traditional American… The post Review: Virginia Distillery Split Barrel Project #1 appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Drew Beard1 viewamerican-whiskeyrated-breviewswhiskey - news
Buffalo Trace Owner Acquires Bankrupt Kentucky Bourbon Distillery for $20 Million
Sazerac has acquired the former Garrard County Distilling property in Lancaster, Kentucky, after submitting the winning $20 million bid during a court-ordered auction, paving the way for new life at one of the state’s newest bourbon production facilities, LEX 18 reported. Sazerac’s intentions to purchase the distillery were first reported in March and are now […]
by David Morrow2 viewsamerican-whiskeynewsindustry-newssazerac - news
Review: Green River Honey Finished Bourbon
Honey-finished whiskey (and other spirits) appears to be a full-on trend right now, with Green River the latest bourbon to get in on the fun. This expression is more straightforward that some, using a small amount of 100% local honey added directly to the barrel of its Kentucky bourbon, rather than attempting to finish the… The post Review: Green River Honey Finished Bourbon appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null1 viewamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-breviewswhiskey - news
Review: Stitzel Reserve Bourbon 31 Years Old
In today’s bourbon market, some discerning collectors chase age. Others chase proof. And if I had to guess, the center of that Venn diagram is pretty big, such that very old and very high-abv bourbon will turn a lot of heads. In April 2026, spirits giant Diageo announced a whiskey with stats so eye-popping, I… The post Review: Stitzel Reserve Bourbon 31 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by David Tao2 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-areviewswhiskey - news
Review: Old Stubborn Cask Strength Rye, Old Swagger Cask Strength Rye, and Old Swagger Bourbon
There are plenty of people in the industry who can make whiskey. Far fewer have built a reputation on their ability to recognize exceptional whiskey when it reaches the glass. For years, Ed Bley earned the respect of enthusiasts not as a distiller, but as a selector. Through countless single barrels and private picks, he… The post Review: Old Stubborn Cask Strength Rye, Old Swagger Cask Strength Rye, and Old Swagger Bourbon appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Jacob Kiper1 viewamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-areviewsrye - news
Wyoming Whiskey Returns to Wyoming Ownership As Co-Founder Buys Macallan Owner’s 80% Stake
Wyoming Whiskey is returning to its roots. The craft distillery announced on Thursday that a Wyoming-based investment group led by co-founder David DeFazio has acquired Edrington’s 80% ownership stake in the brand, returning it to full Wyoming ownership for the first time since 2018. The deal marks a significant turning point for one of the […]
by David Morrow0 viewsamerican-whiskeywyoming-whiskey - news
Bulleit Unveils Limited 20-Year-Old Rye Whiskey for 2026
Can a 20-year-old rye keep its bite? Bulleit’s rare 137-proof release aims to prove age can deepen, not dull, its spice.
by Mark Littler2 viewswhisky-news20-year-oldamerican-whiskeybulleitbulleit-distillerycask-strength - news
Old Fitzgerald Adds 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to its Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series
Today, Heaven Hill Distillery announced the spring edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, a 10-year-old bourbon bottled at 100 proof that will be allocated to select markets beginning in July. The release is available in 750-milliliter decanters with a suggested retail price of $149.99, according to a press release. Old Fitzgerald’s Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series has biannual releases each fall and spring. The article Old Fitzgerald Adds 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to its Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley0 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonheaven-hillnewsproduct-release - news
The Best Value Gold Medal Rye Whiskeys From The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026
Which Double Gold rye whiskeys deliver serious flavor without wild prices? These seven bottles prove rye’s range. Read the full article at The Best Value Gold Medal Rye Whiskeys From The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026
by Phil Dwyer3 viewswhiskey-awardsamerican-whiskeyasw-distilleryaward-seriesawards-seriesbaltimore-spirits-company - news
Review: Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon and Rye 2026
Last year Old Forester began releasing its President’s Choice whiskeys to retail for the first time, at least on a limited basis. The two whiskeys — a bourbon and a rye — are now making their return to the market for 2026. The formula hasn’t changed. These are all single barrel releases, including a collection… The post Review: Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon and Rye 2026 appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null3 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonbuy-it-nowfeaturedrated-arated-b - news
American Whiskey Toasts US 250th at Embassy Events Worldwide
How will American whiskey help celebrate America's 250th anniversary? The AWA is taking iconic bourbons to US embassy events across six global markets. Read the full article at American Whiskey Toasts US 250th at Embassy Events Worldwide
by Beth Squires4 viewswhiskey-newsamerican-whiskeyamerican-whiskey-associationbourbonbrown-formanexports