Jacob Kiper

Owensboro

Spirits Writer at Drinkhacker

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Review: Copper and Cask Cigar Blend Whiskey Batch 10

3 days ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

Launched in 2021 by Latitude Beverage, Copper and Cask is an independent bottler dedicated to offering exceptional single barrel selections and unique cask-strength small-batch releases. The Small Batch Series made its debut in the fall of 2023, and the spring of 2025 marks the milestone release of its tenth batch.
Review: Circle City 50/50 Club Bourbon and Toasted Honey Rye

6 days ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

In the world of non-distilling producers (NDPs), standing out can be a challenge. With so many small players in the market, it’s easy for even the most well-crafted whiskey to get lost in the shuffle. But Circle City Whiskey, a relatively small operation based in Noblesville, Indiana, is making waves. Through sheer dedication and a focus on quality, Circle City is slowly but surely gaining a cult following, largely thanks to social media platforms like Instagram.
Review: Lux Row Albarino Cask Bourbon

1 week ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

In the heart of Bardstown, Kentucky, where the air hums with the legacy of American whiskey, Lux Row Distillers has been quietly shaping some of the most innovative spirits in the bourbon scene. The release of the Lux Row Small Batch Albariño Cask Finish takes their artistry to a thrilling new frontier—one that’s as unexpected as it is exhilarating. This isn’t just bourbon; it’s a journey from the bourbon heartland of Kentucky to the coastal windswept shores of Spain and Portugal.
Review: Town Branch Overproof Whiskey

1 week ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, Town Branch Distillery has established itself as a bold player in the whiskey world, known for experimenting with various styles and flavors. At the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival, they introduced something truly unique: Town Branch Overproof Kentucky Straight Whiskey. This marks the distillery’s first foray into the realm of blended whiskeys, and it’s already creating quite a stir.
Review: Hugh Hamer Rum Barrel Bourbon

1 week ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

Founded in 2014, West Fork Whiskey is making a name for itself in the heart of Indiana. Located in Westfield, just north of Indianapolis, the distillery is positioned about a mile away from the Grand Park Sports Complex, one of the largest indoor multi-sport complexes in the United States. This proximity to a thriving sports hub reflects the dynamic, forward-thinking nature of West Fork, which has become a key player in Indiana’s whiskey scene.
Review: Lost Lantern Spring 2025 Finish Collection Releases

1 week ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

Lost Lantern, an independent bottler based in Vergennes, Vermont, has earned a well-deserved reputation for curating some of the most exceptional single barrels of straight whiskeys from the finest small distilleries across the United States. Known for their commitment to quality, Lost Lantern has often stayed true to the purist’s preference for unaltered bourbon and rye. However, the rising trend of finishing whiskey has become a force that’s hard to ignore.
Review: Virginia Distillery x Foothills Sexual Chocolate Single Malt

2 weeks ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

For whiskey enthusiasts and stout lovers alike, Virginia Distillery has crafted something truly unique with the latest release in their Brewer’s Coalition series. Released just in time for Valentine’s Day 2025, the Virginia Distillery The Brewer’s Coalition Foothills Brewing Sexual Chocolate Imperial Stout Cask Finish American Single Malt Whiskey (whew!) is an ambitious collaboration that merges the worlds of craft whiskey and craft beer.
Review: Three Chord Allman Brothers Legacy Edition

3 weeks ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

Making a splash by combining the world of whiskey and music, Three Chord’s Backstage Series seeks to collaborate with popular musicians to bring intriguing blends of whiskey to the masses. On February 12, 2025, Three Chord released its second collaboration with The Allman Brothers Band titled Three Chord Backstage Series Allman Brothers Band Legacy Edition American Whiskey.
Review: Whiskey Jypsi Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon

3 weeks ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

Country music superstar Eric Church has long made his love of whiskey known, first with his partnership with Jack Daniel’s for a single barrel release, and later by launching Outsider Spirits and Whiskey Jypsi. Church, who has an undeniable palate for fine whiskey, teamed up with acclaimed whiskey maker Ari Sussman to bring Whiskey Jypsi to life. Before working with Outsider Spirits, Sussman built a reputation with Michigan’s Mammoth Distilling and Three Chord Bourbon.
Book Review: Spirited Women

1 month ago | drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper

Spirited Women: Makers, Shakers, and Trailblazers in the World of Cocktails, by Sammi Katz and Olivia McGiff, is a powerful and timely exploration of the women who have made their mark in the world of beverage alcohol. In a field historically dominated by men, this book highlights the contributions of women who have not only shaped the past of spirits but are driving its present and future.