Bradley Weir

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Editor at The Drinks Report

Content Editor at Gin Magazine

Interim Editor at American Whiskey Magazine

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Articles

Maker’s Mark announces next wood finishing series release

Jun 24, 2024 | americanwhiskeymag.com | Bradley Weir

Kentucky-based Maker’s Mark has announced the latest in its Wood Finishing Series with The Heart Release. This latest expression will be available beginning in July 2024. The brand’s Wood Finish Series features a collection of expressions that use an innovative wood stave-finishing technique to enhance distinctive characteristics already present in the brand’s bourbon.
Heaven Hill announces launch of Grain to Glass

Jun 20, 2024 | americanwhiskeymag.com | Bradley Weir

Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the launch of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass, the latest addition to its collection of whiskeys highlighting the brand’s long-standing commitment to quality, sustainability and craft. The new release features three new mashbills which include a bourbon, a wheated bourbon and rye expression. The idea for the line began eight years ago as the brainchild of Heaven Hill executive chairman Max Shapira, and a partnership with seed company Beck’s Hybrids.
Louisville school launches bourbon raffle fundraiser, draw on 20 June

Jun 18, 2024 | americanwhiskeymag.com | Bradley Weir

The West End School, a tuition-free, all-boys school located in Louisville, has launched an ambitious bourbon raffle in an effort to fundraise. Up to $200,000 worth of vintage and ultra-rare bourbons are to be raffled off nationwide. There are a total of 22 lots to be won. All proceeds from the raffle will support underprivileged kids at the West End School, and include the soon-to-be-built West End Girls School, expected to be finished in fall 2025.
Coors Spirits unveils Blue Run Flight Series II

Jun 17, 2024 | americanwhiskeymag.com | Bradley Weir

Coors Spirits has unveiled Blue Run’s first release of the year – the second release in its Flight Series of micro-batch whiskeys. Blue Run Flight Series II is a six-whiskey micro-batch collection of Blue Run’s Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon. Blue Run’s definition of micro-batch is that the whiskey must consist of at least two – but no more than five – barrels.
Widow Jane announces proprietary heirloom corn bourbon

Jun 11, 2024 | americanwhiskeymag.com | Bradley Weir

Widow Jane Distillery has announced its newest, small-batch hand-assembled blend of bourbons – Baby Jane Bourbon by Widow Jane. The release has been created using the brand’s own unique “Baby Jane” corn, claimed by the producers to be the first nationally-available bourbon made using a proprietary heirloom corn. The release has been aged between four and six years, and is proofed at 91 (45.5% ABV).
Oxmoor Farm announces new historical tour and accompanying bourbon

May 29, 2024 | americanwhiskeymag.com | Bradley Weir

Louisville-based Oxmoor Bourbon Company is introducing a bourbon-focused historical tour and tasting experience honoring the family’s influence on Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Guests on the tour will see the original section of the family home, built in 1791, and then journey through the various additions made over the years, concluding in the final section, completed in 1928, which features the family’s 10,000 book library.
Frey Ranch releases new limited-edition Wheat Whiskey

May 14, 2024 | americanwhiskeymag.com | Bradley Weir

Frey Ranch Distillery has announced the release of a limited-edition Frey Ranch 100% Wheat Whiskey Single Barrel. The expression is bottled at cask strength and made with 100% soft white winter wheat grown exclusively on the Frey Ranch farm. “Our slow grown grains are at the core of who we are as an American Whiskey brand, so we’ll continue to experiment with different mashbills that showcase the high quality and unique flavor profiles of these single grain variations.
Frey Ranch and Southern Glazer in national distribution agreement

May 7, 2024 | americanwhiskeymag.com | Bradley Weir

Frey Ranch Distillery has announced that its struck a distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s. Effective immediately, the deal covers all on- and off-premise accounts in both open and control states where Frey Ranch is currently sold. This includes: California; Texas; Ohio; Oregon; and Nevada. Later in the year, expansion into Florida and Indiana will be supported by their distribution partners.
Elijah Craig reveals 2024 PGA Championship cocktail

May 3, 2024 | americanwhiskeymag.com | Bradley Weir

Elijah Craig has introduced the official bourbon cocktail for the 2024 PGA Championship, golf’s second major of the year, at Valhalla Golf Club. The Elijah Craig Mulligan debuted at a fundraiser partnership with First Tee – Louisville, where hundreds of golf fans attended from across the city. The cocktail will be available at the Elijah Craig Bourbon Speakeasy at the course’s 14th hole, aptly named On the Rocks, from 16 – 19 May.
Buffalo Trace opens doors to London distillery

May 2, 2024 | americanwhiskeymag.com | Bradley Weir

Buffalo Trace is set to open its doors and begin welcoming visitors to its London-based distillery from 6 May, nestled in the heart of Covent Garden. The distillery will feature an immersive, sensorial experience with the aim of bringing the taste of Kentucky to the capital city. Included is a narrative journey highlighting the history of America’s oldest continuously operating distillery, culminating with a tasting experience at one of two inspiring bars.