Jay West
Managing Editor and Spirits Critic at Whiskey Raiders
Editor in Chief at Bottle Raiders
Professional Spirit Writer (no AI!) , Private Releases by T8ke & The REVERIES
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2 weeks ago |
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
The Schtick: Islay distillery, Ardbeg, drops a whisky every year to celebrate the annual rager it throws called Ardbeg Day, which coincides with the last day of Feis Ile — the Islay Festival.
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3 weeks ago |
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
Binder’s Stash and Willett Distillery announced on Tuesday that both whiskey brands were joining forces as part of a new partnership. For the venture, Binder’s Stash gets unprecedented access to Willett’s inventory, bottling and distribution platforms. “We are excited to work with Bill and his incredibly bold brand, Binder’s Stash” said Willet Distillery’s Master Distiller Drew Kulsveen in a statement.
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1 month ago |
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
Something must have been in the water this week, as some of the biggest names in whiskey dropped incredibly buzz-worthy expressions. The best whiskeys that dropped this week are from superstar brands like Michter’s and Woodford, coupled with indies like Cedar Ridge and the Texas powerhouse, Milam & Greene. Proper No. Twelve appears to be shaking things up in the Irish whiskey front, and the brand dropped its inaugural extended-age release, with a hefty age statement of 13 years.
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2 months ago |
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
It’s hard to believe we’re one week away from the beginning of May and these five offerings from Breckenridge, BHATKA Spirits, TX Whiskey and more were the best whiskey releases that made headlines this week. Many of these offerings stood out with distinctive cask finishes. Armagnac and cognac lovers should pay attention — quite a few releases within this week’s selection are definitely worth checking out.
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2 months ago |
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
Westward Whiskey Founder and CEO Tom Mooney knows the beverage industry landscape is radically different in 2025 than it was in 2015. As things stand, it’s tough being independent during times of economic uncertainty, where even the biggest of brands appear to be tightening their belts. Westward made headlines in early April with its Chapter 11 filing, sending shockwaves through the industry.
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