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Review: Old Pepper Bourbon, Rye, and James E. Pepper Bourbon (2024)

Our 7th release is from...(drumroll please)...Westward Whiskey What a cask! Limited to just 396 bottles, it's the perfect summertime whiskey - full of juicy passion fruit notes - and is available here: https://lnkd.in/gtsJYhWQ If you’ve not seen Westward Whiskey before, it’s one to add to your radar. Hailing from the American Northwest, an area rich with barley, Westward in Portland, Oregon, crafts an incredibly fruit-forward style of whiskey, and is at the forefront of the American Single Malt Whiskey movement. We always have a bottle of their Pinot Noir cask on our home bar, so picking our Heart Cut cask alongside Miles Munroe, Master Blender, was an absolute dream. As soon as we tasted this cask we knew it was the one. A quick one on American Single Malt Whiskey. In 2016, Westward helped create the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission to establish, promote, and protect the growing category and its legacy. These guidelines are currently waiting for government ratification - in the hope that they become written into law in the not-too-distant future. It's a very exciting and pivotal moment for the category - turning history on its head, craft distillers are setting the rules, and the bigger whiskey companies are following—not the other way around. ONE TO WATCH! Have you tried Westward before? If so, we'd love to know. Cheers! 🥃 #whisky #whiskey #americansinglemaltwhiskey

Should We Use Barrel Conditioners? Pro’s & Cons For Whiskey Aging: Barrel conditioners can aid in maintaining whiskey flavor consistency and speeding up the aging process, but they may also lead to a loss of unique characteristics. Are they worth it? Dive into the pros and cons of using barrel conditioners for whiskey aging... The post Should We Use Barrel Conditioners? Pro’s & Cons For Whiskey Aging appeared first on White Dog Barrels.

Take a look into the world of different evaporators, and how they affect the distillation process for spirits like bourbon and whiskey. Since the 1800s, the debate between pot still and column stills, like the coffey still, have been waged. This article examines the benefits of each giving us a better look at what style still is best for artisanal crafted spirits versus their commercially produced cousins. https://lnkd.in/guyHTrEN

Size matters! 🥃 Did you know that the size and shape of a whisky cask can impact the flavour of your favourite dram? From rich and smoky to sweet and fruity, the cask plays a pivotal role in shaping the taste profile. 🌟 The cask is one of the most important aspects of creating whisky and the size of the cask plays a pivotal role in cask maturation. Whisky casks come in many different sizes. Here are just a few: • Puncheon (450-500 litres) • Butt (475-500 litres) • Machine Puncheon (500 litres) • Port Pipe (550-650 litres) • Drum (600-650 litres) Smaller casks have a shorter maturation period and larger casks have a longer maturation period. This is because of the whisky-to-wood ratio. #WhiskyCask #CaskMaturation #WhiskyExperts #WhiskyKnowledge Please speak to one of our whisky experts to find out more. https://ow.ly/tNYg50SeHM2

Do you agree? The influence of origin on distilled spirits is a matter of debate. While certain spirits like bourbon, Scotch, Irish whiskey, and tequila are historically associated with specific regions, advancements in technology and knowledge sharing have made it possible to replicate similar spirits elsewhere. However, the association of spirits with their places of origin carries cultural and historical significance, adding to the allure and appreciation of the spirit. Ultimately, whether the origin is necessary or not depends on individual perspectives and preferences. What matters most is enjoying the spirit and savoring the unique flavors it offers. #drink #drinks #drinksindustry #business #marketiing 📌 Like + Follow + Share + 🛎️

Born in the 1950s, the Rusty Nail quickly became a staple in cocktail culture. From New York lounges to Scottish bars, this timeless mix of Scotch and Drambuie has stood the test of time. Today, we keep the tradition alive with a modern touch—featuring Grant’s 12yr Scotch and a dehydrated lemon garnish. Ingredients: • 2oz Grant’s 12yr Scotch • 1oz Drambuie • Dehydrated lemon for garnish Instructions: 1. Combine Grant’s 12yr Scotch and Drambuie in a mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir until well chilled. 3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. 4. Garnish with a dehydrated lemon.

Friday whisky knowledge 🥃🤔 Did you know that the size and shape of a whisky cask can impact the flavour of your favourite dram? From rich and smoky to sweet and fruity, the cask plays a pivotal role in shaping the taste profile. 🌟 The cask is one of the most important aspects of creating whisky and the size of the cask plays a pivotal role in cask maturation. Whisky casks come in many different sizes. • Quarter Cask (45-50 litres) • American Standard Barrel (190-200 litres) • Hogshead (225-250 litres) • Barrique (250-300 litres) • Puncheon (450-500 litres) • Butt (475-500 litres) • Machine Puncheon (500 litres) • Port Pipe (550-650 litres) • Drum (600-650 litres) Smaller casks have a shorter maturation period and larger casks have a longer maturation period. This is because of the whisky-to-wood ratio. Please speak to one of our whisky experts to find out more, and have a great weekend everyone! #WhiskyCask #CaskMaturation #WhiskyExperts #WhiskyKnowledge https://ow.ly/z4uC50Sru2s

Thought I'd share my IB buys this week. All Speyside single malts, but all quite incredibly different on the eye; from the bottle type, label shape, colour and font, the actual liquid colours, and finally the information shared on cask information etc. The Mortlach 14 from Hart Brothers Ltd in Glasgow, is a 2012 bottling, distilled in 1997. Bottled at 46% ABV, there isn't much information on the bottle, other than the guarantee that they "personally check every cask, to ensure that nothing compromises their enduring spirit of excellence". Can't really argue with that. It's definitely the most traditional looking bottle and label style, quite classy and classic I'd say. The Uncharted Whisky Co. bottling "Fools Gold" is a Tamnavulin 11, named after the classic Stone Roses song (one of my faves). Distilled in 2013, it was bottled this year at 50% ABV, with an outturn of only 195 bottles from a single bourbon barrel, specifically for the Spirit of Speyside Festival 2024. Nothing to fault here, I personally love everything about the UW Co's bottlings. Finally we have the rather impressive and statuesque Linkwood 12, from Finn Thomson and Finn Thomson Whisky. I was recommended to source a bottle by a friend who was blown away by tasting it, he said that he "couldnt believe it wasn't an 18". If you want to talk about attention to detail, style and quality? Well these bottlings scream all of that, and plenty more. Distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2022, at 55.5% ABV with an outturn of 300 bottles, from a First Fill Bourbon. This one really is quite a colour.. As I sit and admire them, the hardest part is to choose which one to dram? Slainte🥃 #whiskydream #whiskylife #whiskylover

Introducing PINHOOK Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys The Whiskey with a Vintage Approach Pinhook’s remarkable bourbons and ryes are rooted in our vintage approach to blending; getting the best from every barrel year in and year out. About Pinhook’s unique vintage approach The vintage approach allows us to appreciate and savor the nuances of each year’s barrels, which are naturally shaped by the barrel, climate, and storage environment. Rather than following the traditional whiskey process that replicates flavor profiles, our vintage approach means that we blend and proof in annual vintages to release the best, not the same, whiskey every year. What makes Pinhook extraordinary + Vintage approach breaks with tradition and invents a unique way to blend whiskey. + Modern bottle design stands out on the shelf and back bar. + Fair price makes Pinhook accessible by all and perfect for cocktail programs. + Higher proof stands up to dilution in a cocktail or when poured over ice. + Unfiltered to retain flavor and texture rather than chill-filtered. A wholehearted welcome to Pinhook Bourbon! #WineCoDrinks #Pinhook #KentuckyStraightBourbon #KentuckyStraightRye #BourbonLovers #RyeLovers