Wednesday, November 12, 2014

McClellan's Retreat: Civil War cocktails and strong whiskey near Dupont Circle

McClellan's Retreat: Civil War cocktails and strong whiskey near Dupont Circle
George B. McClellan served as general-in-chief of the Union Army during the Civil War, and commanded the Army of the Potomac at Antietam. He may ...

Evan Williams Bourbon Experience marks first anniversary celebration


The Courier-Journal
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience marks first anniversary celebration
The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience kicked off its first anniversary celebration on Monday with the unveiling of the Evan Williams historical marker.

Booming Bourbon Industry Giving Agriculture Sector a Boost

Booming Bourbon Industry Giving Agriculture Sector a Boost
Lexington, KY – It's a great time to be in the bourbon business according to a new economic impact study that shows the industry booming over the ...

What Will the Future of Pappy Van Winkle Taste Like?

What Will the Future of Pappy Van Winkle Taste Like?
There's different water, different ambient conditions, different grains, different yeast strains. Bourbon is, like the corn from which it's primarily made, ...

Ranger Creek bourbon scores another gold medal


mySanAntonio.com (blog)
Ranger Creek bourbon scores another gold medal
The San Antonio-based brewery and distillery won gold in the category for small batch bourbon aged less than 10 years. Ranger Creek was the only ...

The Great Bourbon Shortage Has Begun, And There's No End In Sight


Business Insider
The Great Bourbon Shortage Has Begun, And There's No End In Sight
Because of the recent spike in popularity of the brown spirit, distillers, who generally need to age even the cheapest stuff for 8-10 years, are warning ...

Bourbon brand launching out of Hardin County


Louisville Business First
Bourbon brand launching out of Hardin County
Its new product is billed as the first bourbon to be legally produced in Hardin County in more than 100 years. Hardin County has been a dry county ...

Glenmorangie launch new limited edition 'Dornoch' whisky


Sutherland Northern Times
Glenmorangie launch new limited edition 'Dornoch' whisky
This unique whisky was inspired by the Distillery's peaceful setting on the banks of the Dornoch Firth and is available exclusively in travel retail outlets ...

Scotland's first 'single estate' Scotch distilled


The Spirits Business
Scotland's first 'single estate' Scotch distilled
Scotland's first “single estate” whisky is now being produced at the ... The first bottling of the Scotch is due to take place in the next eight to 10 years.

Annandale distillery to fill its first cask


Scotsman
Annandale distillery to fill its first cask
The listed building has been painstakingly refurbished over three years, and will once again produce single malt Scotch whisky after a 95 year ...

Owen scores a double with single malt whisky


DFNIonline.com
Owen scores a double with single malt whisky
What is it with English footballers and their undying love of Scotch whisky? Firstly, it was David Beckham and now its Michael Owen. Just as well ...

Houston's whiskey restaurant offers rare $38000 bottle of Scotch: Drinking your dinner never ...

Houston's whiskey restaurant offers rare $38000 bottle of Scotch: Drinking your dinner never ...
That extends to the restaurant's bar, which features over 360 American whiskeys from 12 states, as well as whisky from Scotland, Ireland, Tasmania ...

Still Trendy After All These Years

Still Trendy After All These Years
Jura, Brooklyn, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Isle of Jura Distillery, Argyll, U.K.): Last year Jura Distillery's master distiller, Willie Tate, brought samples ...

Macallan pop-up at Harry Rosen sees suits sipping scotch


Toronto Star
Macallan pop-up at Harry Rosen sees suits sipping scotch
“My dad used to share fine scotch with his customers. ... Glasgow-based Edrington Group, which produces The Macallan and other scotch whiskies.