Canadian Whisky

Nov 27, 2024 | robbreport.com | Canadian Whisky |Jonah Flicker

Texas has truly become a whiskey state. It may not have as many distilleries making bourbon and rye as Kentucky does, but the Lone Star State has its fair share of producers, both big and small, that are really contributing to the world of American whiskey. One distillery that is on the smaller side but is owned by a big corporation (Pernod Ricard), is Firestone & Robertson Distilling Company, where TX Whiskey is made, and the latest release is an interesting blend of bourbon and rye whiskey.

Nov 27, 2024 | robbreport.com | Jonah Flicker |Canadian Whisky

Unicorn hunters, rejoice: There’s another chance for you to pick up a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle or Blanton’s. According to The New York Times, the state of Kentucky is auctioning off a bunch of bottles that it confiscated from closed criminal investigations, so starting today you have the chance to bid on some illicit booze to add to your home bar.

Nov 26, 2024 | robbreport.com | Jonah Flicker |Canadian Whisky

Two tenets that bear repeating when it come to whiskey: Age doesn’t mean quality, and neither does proof. A bourbon in the range of about six to eight years old and somewhere between 90 and 100 proof are often the sweet spots, two entirely subjective beliefs that you can and should feel free to disagree with. Over the past few years, we have seen some whiskeys rocketing into hazmat territory (above 140 proof), with the latest from the World Whiskey Society clocking in at a staggering 160 proof.

Jan 10, 2024 | whiskeyreviewer.com | Canadian Whisky |Scotch Whisky

in Bourbon Whiskey, Canadian Whisky, Featured, Other Whiskeys, Scotch Whisky At The Whiskey Reviewer, we have a more informal way of dealing with the question of annual awards. Instead of handing out medals or drawing up a conglomerated list, every member of the team who wishes to opine on the subject keeps her or his own voice, naming their personal choice in three categories.

Oct 2, 2023 | whiskeyreviewer.com | Randall H. Borkus |Canadian Whisky

By Randall H. BorkusRating: BPlayboy Spirits’ brand launched its luxury Rare Hare collection in 2022, which included previous releases of a 17-year-old bourbon and 1961 vintage cognac. This latest release is Lucky Bastard 30 Year Old Canadian whisky, a single barrel finished in Pineau Des Charentes casks for 120 days.