Each fall, Buffalo Trace releases its Antique Collection (often referred to as “the B-TAC” by the cool kids), five limited-edition whiskeys of varying recipes, proofs and ages. The good news for Stagg fans is that this year’s batch was bottled…
107.3 proof (barrel strength) Blend of 15-year-old OESK, 13-year-old OESK and 12-year-old OESV $130/750ml suggested retail price The story: Every year, Four Roses celebrates Bourbon Heritage Month with the release of a Limited Edition Small Batch. The 2017 edition features two of…
95 proof; no age statement $54.99/750ml suggested retail price The story: I’ve always said that bourbon has a lot of character. But Old Forester Statesman is the first one I’m aware of that actually is a character. The new Brown-Forman…
108.98 proof (54.49 ABV); blend of four recipes of various ages (see below) $150/750ml The story: This month, Al Young marks 50 years of service at Four Roses. In 1990, he became distillery manager and in 2007 he was named brand…
I like bourbon and I like Ernest Hemingway, so I was predisposed to enjoy Papa’ s Pilar, a new premium rum inspired by the writer/adventurer and aged for a time in American oak bourbon barrels. The first two varieties, Dark…
86 proof; 4 years, then aged “to taste” in second charred barrel $22/750ml The story: Jim Beam Double Oak, the latest new expression from the brand, is first aged for four years in charred American white oak barrels, then poured…
97 proof; 12 years old $79.99/750ml The story: Each September, Brown-Forman celebrates the birthday of founder George Garvin Brown with a limited edition release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the series. The 2016…
112 proof (barrel strength); blend of 12-year-old OESO, 12-year-old OBSV and 16-year-old OESK $99/750ml suggested retail price The story: This edition of the eagerly awaited annual release is the first one to bear the name of new Master Distiller Brent…
80 proof; no age statement $19.99/750ml suggested retail price The story: In order to be classified as rye, the mashbill of a whisky (or whiskey, if you prefer) must be at least 51 percent rye. Canadian Club 100% Rye, the company says in…
Barrel strength (this sample, 116.8 proof); 14-year-old OESK recipe $125/750ml suggested retail price The story: This limited-edition barrel-strength bourbon is the first solo release by Brent Elliott, who became Four Roses’ master distiller last fall after the retirement of Jim…
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