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We’ve barely scratched the surface on Oregon-based Clear Creek Distillery’s many brandies and liqueurs, but today we’re taking a look at a pear of them. The aroma is even more restrained on this brandy, with soft notes of vanilla taffy and green apple Jolly Ranchers in equal measure. Ha, see what I did there? Thoughts follow.
Our reviews team sampled countless bourbons in 2024. Ranging from Bottled-in-Bond expressions to experimental cask finishes, there was no shortage of profiles to explore and review. It was then stored until bottling in celebration of 25 years since Heaven Hill Brands acquired Old Fitzgerald in 1999. Easily top five of all time.
We review Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2024), featuring 7-year and 17-year aged bourbons and finished in French brandy and cognac casks. Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% per 750mL bottle. image via Limestone Branch) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.
This collection spans six distilleries across five states, with each expression being non-chill filtered, bottled at cask strength, and free from added colorants. Pommeau, a blend of apple brandy and apple cider, highlights New Yorks famous orchards, while the distillerys low barrel entry proof is a signature style.
For the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of bottles stocked in your local liquor store or loaded on the virtual shelves of online retailers, a medal can be a make-or-break moment. cuts through the noise and helps that particular bottle stand out. For the 2024 winners, a medal is just the beginning. Best in Show Winners — L.A.
Limited to just 120,000 bottles globally, this exclusive release promises to elevate cocktail experiences around the world. Garnish with brandied cherries. Stirred over craft ice. Top with splash of champagne.
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And so they did again in 2024 at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Producers bring their unicorn bottles like Heaven Hill Parker’s Heritage Collection and Michter’s two 10 Year Old Single Barrel offerings, all for sale at MSRP. With some 200 whiskeys available for tasting, you can’t possible sample everything on offer.
on the table, he kept going back to this bottle, the comparatively pedestrian 18-year-old. What’s also showcased in this more recent iteration is a tremendous amount of dark fruit – brandied cherries, currants and grape skin – along with generous dark caramel and Bit-O-Honey notes. Even with the 25-year and the 40-year (!)
The International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2024 saw the return of numerous prominent bourbon expressions, each vying for a gold medal in the prestigious contest. With tasting notes, prices, where to buy, and what is behind each expression – here are the best bourbons according to the 2024 International Whisky Competition.
But selecting one standout bottle from every subcategory of the spirit early each year offers a unique snapshot into what wowed us over the last 12 months. As part of this work, VinePairs tasting and editorial staff samples thousands of bottles every year. This helps us keep a finger on the pulse of whats new and exciting.
Bottled at a mighty 51.5% Outside of the maturation in fresh American oak, we have finishing across rum, cognac, and apple brandy casks. Read the full article at Review: 15 Stars Triple Cask II 2024 ABV, this liquid has all the balance, delicacy, and power to make an evening pour of it a rather delicious end to the day.
Continuing my weekly foray into award-winning whiskeys, I will be taking a look at the best ‘American Style Whiskeys’ according to the World Whiskies Awards 2024. 40 as the one destined for bottling. The American whiskey is bottled at 90 proof and is noted for its versatility, sipping well neat and in a cocktail.
With Bhakta, his eponymous second act in spirits, Raj has leaned into highly aged brandy, rum, blends , and bourbon. Announced in January 2024, Bhakta 2013 Straight Rye Whiskey is 10 year, 8 month-old MGP rye finished in Calvados casks (of which Bhakta’s team has seemingly plenty to choose from). proof and is bottled in Vermont.
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One cask produced — 316 bottles. A- / $139 15 Stars Triple Cask II Bourbon – The second version of a blend of 8 and 16 year old Kentucky straight bourbons, finished in Cognac, rum, and apple brandy casks. Surprisingly oaky and dusty on the nose, with orange notes a secondary aromatic element for a time. 106 proof.
And while it’s probably a stretch to call bourbon “America’s native spirit” — that title could equally go to apple brandy or rye whiskey — it’s certainly a distinctly American product anyone in the U.S.A. After aging, the bourbon is bottled at cask strength. The 2024 release is aged seven years and bottled at 64.2
Noting the rising consumer tastes for tropical flavors, ready-to-serve cocktail brand and Rising Star winner On the Rocks Premium Cocktails debuted a new Strawberry Daiquiri flavor in February 2024. Because the music festivals have worked so well for BeatBox Beverages, Fenchel says 2024 will hold a similar strategy.
Created by Limestone Branch Distillery master distiller Stephen Beam , the 2024 expression is extra aged, featuring 7-year and 17-year aged bourbons and Beam’s first double finish in French brandy and cognac casks. Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% per 750-ml. On the finish is honey, Bosc pear, butterscotch and leather.
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In 2024 Rémy Martin, one of the big four Cognac houses, turns 300 years old. It was reintroduced by Rémy Martin in 1927 alongside their iconic brushed black glass bottle. Cognac Helped Shape The French Glassmaking Industry Cognac is a type of brandy, but not all brandy is Cognac. Just remember it was the 16th century.
In our March/April 2024 issue , we explore the depth of today’s vermouth category. 25.79, craftcity.com Flores Vermut Rojo Sometimes you try a new drink and deem it “interesting,” but in a way that means you’ll probably never reach for the bottle again. This vermouth from Uruguay is securely in the second category.
Bottled at 107 proof, it’s available at select US retailers beginning July 2024. Bottled at 103 proof, just 1800 bottles were produced. Bottled at 103 proof, just 1800 bottles were produced. Available at select retailers in the US beginning July 2024.
Hopkinsville won’t quite be in the path of totality during next week’s eclipse, but it was in the path during the 2017 eclipse — and it’ll be close enough in 2024 to warrant making a celebratory moonshine and bourbon for the occasion bottled as the Official Bourbon/Moonshine of the Total Solar Eclipse.
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Barrell Craft Spirits Gray Label Bourbon 13 Year (2024 Release) This 2024 Gray Label Bourbon release features a blend of straight bourbons which were distilled and aged in Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Wyoming. After the bourbons were married, the blend was bottled at a cask strength.
It is then finished in toasted oak staves and bottled at 103 proof. The real star of the show, however, is the finishing period in Armagnac Brandy barrels. This particular expression was bottled at 100.6 Just 2,000 bottles were released. Each barrel is hand-picked for quality and bottled at 100 proof.
Old Overholt releases the 2024 Extra Aged rye, and Hudson Whiskey finishes in Calvados Casks. Simply purchase a bottle online then email NGTW@unclenearest.com to enter the raffle. Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength 11 Year Old Overholt has unveiled the 2024 edition of Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength 11 Year Old.
Water from the snow-capped Himalayas is used in the making of the rum, which is blended in sal wood casks using Indian methodologies, and further bottled using the solera system, which is a process for ageing liquids like wine, beer, vinegar and brandy by blending different ages and vintages together to create a consistent quality.
. “We have the best views in town for ringing in 2024,” said Hilton Complex General Manager Peter Hart. Seating is first come, first served unless a bottle service package is purchased. San Francisco has fireworks over the bay for New Year’s Eve. Cocktail attire is requested.
Then the blend is finished in three casks: cognac, rum, and apple brandy. It’s bottled at 103 proof and is available at select retailers in the US and online at 15stars.com beginning June 28, 2024. The 2024 release features some malted rye in the bourbon recipe. Bottled at barrel proof of 123.2
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It also sold two brands of in-house rye , two types of Scotch , a vodka , brandy , and several cordials. Macy’s arch rival, Gimbels, matched Macy’s bottle for bottle. (My Liquor stores often had bottles prepared for them by distillers.” Giving a restaurant their own private bottling was a smart move in that regard.”
Introduced in the 1960s, McDowell’s is amongst the largest umbrella spirits brands in the world, marketing varieties of whisky, brandy, and rum. Whisky was no doubt amongst the products imported – but it would be almost another 150 years before whisky bottles were produced bearing the Scotsman’s name. McDowell’s No.1
Since then, the distillery’s portfolio has expanded to feature experimental cask finishes – such as Blue Peak – and single barrel bottlings. Blue Peak was awarded a Double Gold medal at the 2024 DISC Awards. The Stranahan’s Sherry Cask was recently named “Best In Show 3rd Place” at the inaugural Global Whisky Challenge.
However, in April 2024, Alan Bishop announced his departure for an upstart distillery in southern Indiana, Old Homestead. Just prior to the pandemic, I began enjoying quality whiskey, so I started a small collection of bottles. After the cuts are made, Psyche is bottled at 100 proof. Let’s find out.
Complete details about TOTC 2024 ticket options can be accessed on Tales’ ticketing platform. It’s an honor to unveil the 2024 Tales of the Cocktail agenda, and with it, invite the cocktail community to join us in New Orleans for the 22nd annual conference,” said TOTCF CEO Eileen Wayner. “Our
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