A Decade of Craft Blending: Barrell Craft Spirits Unveils Milestone New Year Bourbon 2027
Published: October 26, 2026 Author: Spirits Desk / Industry Report Main Facts: The 10th Anniversary Release In the landscape of modern American whiskey, few independent bottlers have commanded the kind of critical acclaim and loyal following earned by…
Jefferson’s Bourbon Elevates Its Core Portfolio: Age Statements, Proof Bumps, and a Modernized Look for a Changing Whiskey Market
By Global Spirits Desk Published: October 2024 Main Facts: The Evolution of Jefferson’s Core Lineup In the fast-paced, highly competitive world of American whiskey, few brands have balanced out-of-the-box experimentation with traditional craftsmanship…
The Geography of Flavor: How Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Proves the Power of Bourbon Terroir
For generations, the spirits industry has debated the concept of terroir—a French term traditionally used in winemaking to describe how a specific region’s soil, climate, and topography imprint themselves on the final product. While wine enthusiasts have…
The Ultimate Brown-Forman Blend: Inside the Creation of the Ultra-Rare "Kentucky Boy" Bourbon
Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our spirits critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world. Check back each Sunday for his latest whiskey review. Imagine walking into a high-end vault and attempting to…
Breaking Boundaries and Bourbon Barrels: Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Expand Dos Hombres Into the Reposado Market
Published on September 25, 2026 | By Perry Graham In the crowded, often skeptical landscape of celebrity-backed spirits, distinguishing genuine passion from a quick cash grab can be difficult. The market is flooded with labels launched by Hollywood…
The Return of a Unicorn: Why the 2026 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Is a Masterclass in Maturation
As autumn leaves begin to blanket the historic grounds of Kentucky’s distilleries, a familiar ritual unfolds across the American whiskey landscape. For collectors and enthusiasts, fall is synonymous with the release of the spirits world’s most coveted…
The New Kentucky Standard: Penelope Bourbon’s Pivot in a Challenging Market
Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world. Check back each Sunday for his latest whiskey review. The whiskey industry is currently navigating a period of profound…
A Legacy Reimagined: The Second Release of Old Grand-Dad 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
Published: July 16, 2026 For decades, the American whiskey landscape was defined by a clear divide: the premium "prestige" labels, which commanded high prices and cult-like followings, and the "bottom-shelf" stalwarts, reliable but…
