David Morrow

St. Louis

Lead NBA Writer and Editor at Def Pen

Editor in Chief at Bottle Raiders

Editor In Chief @BottleRaiders | MS '21 @MedillSchool | BA '18 @SLU_Official | 📧 [email protected]

Articles

Sazerac Renames Irish Whiskey Brand

1 day ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

Sazerac announced Thursday that it has rebranded its Irish whiskey distillery in County Sligo as Hawk’s Rock Distillery, replacing the former Lough Gill name nearly two years after acquiring the site. The move signals a fresh chapter for the global spirits company’s presence in Ireland. The 100-acre distillery, which includes the historic Hazelwood House, sits near the Ox Mountains — home to the Hawk’s Rock outcrop that inspired the new name.
Michter’s 2025 Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey

1 day ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

Louisville, Kentucky distillery Michter’s is kicking off the year with the return of a fan favorite: the US*1 Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey. Bottled at an average 110.5 proof (specific proof varies by the barrel, as it is a single-barrel product), the 2025 release dropped in March. This year’s batch is made with Michter’s signature Kentucky rye-style mashbill: 53% rye, 33% corn and 14% malted barley.
Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye 2025

1 day ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

Distiller: Michter's Bottler: Michter's ABV: Varies% Age: NAS Price: $100 to $199.99 Released in February 2025, this is the 2025 batch of Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Rye. Distilled from a Kentucky-style rye mashbill of 53% rye, 33% corn and 14% malted barley, the proof on this rye varies by the barrel as it is a single-barrel product, with an average proof of 110.5 proof. It has a suggested retail price of $120.
Arte Agave Miami Festival – Sip Tequila & Mezcal May 9

2 days ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

Friday, May 9, 2025 | 6–10 p.m. | Sanctuary MiMo, 7610 Biscayne Blvd, MiamiPresented by Bottle Raiders🎟️ Buy tickets here and use code BOTTLE10 for 10% off!Get ready, Miami! The flavors of Mexico are coming to Biscayne Boulevard for one epic night of agave-fueled celebration.
Bank Sues Closed Kentucky Distillery for More Than $26M

3 days ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

On Friday, the Lexington Herald Leader reported that Garrard County Distilling Co., which closed this year after less than 14 months in operation, is being taken to court by Truist Bank, which claims the distillery owes it more than $26 million. Owned by the Atlanta-based Staghorn, Garrard County Distilling Co. opened in January 2024. The distillery was said to have cost more than a quarter-billion dollars.
RIP to Pope Francis, Who Called Whisky 'the Real Holy Water'

3 days ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

Pope Francis died at 88 on Monday following a 12-year run as leader of the Roman Catholic church. A progressive pope, Francis will be remembered for many things: his support of women and the LGBTQ+ community; focus on climate change; criticism of anti-immigration policies and more. Beyond the church, some will remember Pope Francis for a more lighthearted reason: his affinity for whiskey.
Green Code Kentucky Straight Bourbon

3 days ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

Distiller: Undisclosed Bottler: World Whiskey Society in King City, California ABV: 48% Age: NAS Price: $30 to $59.99 Distilled by an undisclosed Kentucky producer, this is Green Code, a bourbon from the World Whiskey Society, presented in an eco-friendly, fully recyclable paperboard bottle that World Whiskey Society says has an 84% lower carbon footprint than traditional glass and is five times lighter.
Anytime Raspberry Lemonade Cannabis-Infused Seltzer THC 5mg

3 days ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

ABV: 0.0% Price: $1 to $29.99 This cannabis-infused, non-alcoholic seltzer contains 5 milligrams of THC and 15 milligrams of CBD per 12-ounce vibrantly colored can. It's sold in single can, 4-pack ($19.99) and 24-pack ($99.99) options. Aggregated ReviewsRaided Score: 85Publisher: Bottle RaidersRead Full ReviewRaided Score is a conversion from an external site's score, to our in house uniform scoring system. Please see the FAQ for more.
11 of the Best American Whiskeys Released in 2025 So Far

6 days ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

In 2025’s opening months, U.S. distillers have delivered bold proofs, rare finishes and milestone age statements. We’ve compiled a list of the best 11 American whiskeys released in 2025 so far that are worth tracking down, sorted from great to spectacular. The rankings: These bottles are ranked from worst to best based on their Raided Score®, a score on the 50-100 scale granted to a bottle by Bottle Raiders.
Bushmills Private Reserve 12 Year Old Tequila Cask Finish

6 days ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

Distiller: Bushmills Bottler: Bushmills ABV: 46.6% Age: 12 Years Price: $60 to $99.99 The Bushmills Private Reserve Collection is a series of single malts with different cask finishes. This 12-year-old single malt Irish whiskey is first matured in bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry casks before finishing in tequila casks.