BarSol Pisco Perfecto Amor BarSol Pisco introduces BarSol Perfecto Amor. Named after the marriage of pisco and grape juice obtained from the crush, BarSol Perfecto Amor is a Peruvian aperitif crafted in the Ica Valley and produced in one of the oldest distilleries of Peru, Bodega San Isidro, dating back... Read more →
First Peated American Single Malt Whiskey from Westland Distillery Seattle-based Westland Distillery has released a limited edition peated single malt whiskey titled “First Peated”. Westland’s First Peated American Single Malt Whiskey (SRP $65.00 a 750-ml) is the first peated expression released by the distillery and it serves as a prelude... Read more →
Rhum Clément Canne Bleue and Select Barrel Rhum Clément, AOC Martinique RhumAgricole, is adding two rums to its current US portfolio. Unlike rum distilled from molasses, a by-product of sugar production, the making of Rhum Agricole begins with sugarcane, which is pressed to extract fresh sugarcane juice, and then fermented... Read more →
Soyombo Vodka From Mongolia comes Soyombo Vodka, a vodka produced by The APU Company, Mongolia's first national beverage company since 1924. Soyombo is produced, distilled, and bottled in Mongolia and is the number one selling super-premium vodka in Mongolia. Soyombo will be launched in five US markets: California, New Hampshire,... Read more →
This is a statue of Jack Daniel near the water source at the distillery in Tennessee. I messed with the color of the shot for no good reason. Read more about the visit here. Read more →
A ton of new whiskies have come out in the past three weeks. Here they are: Chocasmoke Whiskey The First in the Seven Hills Series by Seven Stills is Chocasmoke Whiskey. The product is distilled from a chocolate oatmeal stout. It was brewed the wash at Mill Valley Beerworks and... Read more →
In my latest story for Details.com (upgraded to a feature!) I wrote about pechuga-style mezcals. These are mezcal redistilled with seasonal fruits and nuts, plus a chicken or turkey (or deer or rabbit or pig) hanging in the still. I thought there were only a couple on the market, but... Read more →
April 2012: Barrels being charred on the inside to prepare them to hold bourbon. Photo taken at the Brown-Forman Cooperage. Read more →