Leaving Loretto? Departures at Maker's Mark

In a shocking development, at least to me, Maker's Mark announced a couple of departures. General Manager & Master Distiller Denny Potter and Head of Innovation & Blending Jane Bowie, the driving force behind several popular Maker's Mark expressions, look to follow in Jackie Zykan's footsteps.

Just as we saw with Zykan's recent departure from Old Forester to do her own thing, Potter and Bowie are leaving Maker’s Mark shortly to pursue their own ventures.

As of now, there aren't a lot of details about Potter's and Bowie's plans, or how Maker's Mark will respond, Managing Director Rob Samuels released a brief statement in a just published newsletter.

For nearly seven decades, Maker’s Mark has stayed true to the vision of our founders Bill and Margie Samuels…to be innovators of the craft and to make a Bourbon whisky that people want to enjoy drinking and sharing with friends.

We’ve been incredibly fortunate over the years to have key individuals join our Maker’s Mark family who have been tremendous custodians of this legacy – people like Denny Potter, General Manager & Master Distiller, and Jane Bowie, Head of Innovation & Blending.

Just like our founders, Denny and Jane also have an entrepreneurial itch and have expressed a desire to blaze their own trails in the Bourbon industry with a new venture. While Denny and Jane will depart with our utmost thanks on Sept. 2, they will always be members of the Maker’s Mark family.

I simply can’t thank Denny and Jane enough for the tremendous impact they have had on Maker’s Mark around the world. I will be announcing their successors in due course and in the meantime, we will continue to create the highest quality bourbon and pursue an exciting future for this great brand.

That's it. That's all we know for now but we will update you as soon as we have new information.

 

 

[PRESS RELEASE] Russell's Reserve® Introduces Annual "Single Rickhouse Collection" with Inaugural Release from Legendary Retired Rickhouse, Camp Nelson C

Crafted exclusively from barrels aged in a single, designated rickhouse, each small batch offering explores the impact of the aging environment, available for a limited time in select markets 

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Straight out of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, award-winning and family-crafted Russell's Reserve announces the debut of an all-new, annual limited-edition collection: Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse. Serving as a distinct expression of the location (or "rickhouse") where the liquid is aged and the "terroir" of that aging environment, each Single Rickhouse bottling will feature rare liquid from a different, individual rickhouse - past and present - at the Wild Turkey Distillery. The series explores the often unsung contributions specific resting places have on a whiskey's final character, celebrating varied nuances of whiskey aging across these different environments. In light of the recent floods in Eastern Kentucky and the heart of Bourbon Country, the Russell family gladly donated the first bottles of this special liquid to The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit - Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund this August as a way to support those impacted.

The inaugural release, Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson C, features liquid from only 72 barrels from the now dismantled, seven-story rickhouse, Camp Nelson C. Built in 1946 and decommissioned in 2021, Camp Nelson C became a treasured rickhouse of Wild Turkey Distilling Co. Situated on top of a hill and next to the Kentucky River, the warehouse was made from timber and clad with tin to naturally control internal temperatures, with space for air to circulate and allow the barrels to breathe during the aging process. Russell's Reserve Master Distiller Eddie Russell selected the barrels for this special release from the center-cut, also considered the sweet spot, on floors three and four of the warehouse.

The Single Rickhouse from Camp Nelson C serves as a testament to the Russell Family's mastery of craft bourbon and appreciation of the distinctive liquid nuances that each Single Rickhouse brings. As Eddie began tasting through barrels selected for consideration for this release, he knew immediately once he'd tasted from the Camp Nelson C center-cut barrels that he'd found a special batch. A unanimous decision by all who tasted it, including Master Distiller Jimmy Russell and Eddie's son, Bruce Russell, the final flavor profile of Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson C is an unexpectedly rich and unique take for the brand.

"Tasting through our barrel stock as our whiskies age and determining which are right for each release is one of my favorite parts of the job," said Eddie Russell, Master Distiller at the Wild Turkey distillery. "When I tasted this liquid from Camp Nelson C, I knew it deserved its own place in Russell's history. It's a little different from what folks have come to expect from our whiskies, and even though we all personally enjoy different flavor profiles, Dad, myself and my son, Bruce all agreed instantly – this is a once in a blue moon kind of whiskey and deserving of being the first release in this special series. We hope everyone enjoys it as much as we do." 

Aged for over 10 years, this limited release of non-chill filtered bourbon was bottled at 112.4 barrel proof and is nothing short of decadent, with thick, rich introductory notes of toffee, coconut and vanilla, and a long, silky finish. Eddie Russell, with over four decades of experience under his belt, has described this whiskey as a "five-star liquid," which boasts the following characteristics:

• Proof: 112.4
• Aroma: Sweet vanilla, caramel and cream that transition to fresh and dried fruit and then notes of brown sugar, oak and char.
• Taste: Thick, rich and sweet introduction with notes of toffee, coconut and vanilla that transition to notes of apple, dried fruit, toasted pecan, chocolate and baking spices.
• Finish: Long finish with silky and sweet mouthcoating that transitions to a pleasant balance of oak, baking spices and rich sweetness

The Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse Collection is the newest innovation to join the brand's lineup, which includes an award-winning portfolio of bourbon and rye whiskeys meant to sip and savor. Officially available on shelves in early October and just in time for the holidays, the 2022 Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson C will be available for a limited time at select U.S. retailers and at the Wild Turkey Distillery for a suggested retail price of $249.99 per 750 ML bottle. To sign up for brand and product availability alerts for future releases, please visit russellsreserve.com.

About Campari America

Campari America LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM).  At the heart of Campari America are two legends in the American spirits industry.  The first, Skyy Spirits, was founded in San Francisco back in 1992 by the entrepreneur who invented iconic SKYY® Vodka.  The second is the world-famous Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, where they have been making the world's finest whiskeys since the 1800's.  Both companies were purchased by Davide Campari-Milano and together they form Campari America, which has built a portfolio unrivaled in its quality, innovation and style, making it a top choice among distributors, retailers and consumers.  Campari America manages Campari Group's portfolio in the US with such leading brands as SKYY® Vodka, SKYY Infusions®, Grand Marnier®, Campari®, Aperol®, Wild Turkey® Kentucky Straight Bourbon, American Honey®, Russell's Reserve®, The Glen Grant® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Forty Creek® Canadian Whisky, BULLDOG® Gin, Cabo Wabo® Tequila, Espolón® Tequila, Montelobos® Mezcal, Ancho Reyes® Chile Liqueur, Appleton® Estate Rum, Wray & Nephew® Rum, Coruba® Rum, Ouzo 12®, X-Rated® Fusion Liqueur®, Frangelico®, Cynar®, Averna®, Braulio®, Cinzano®, Mondoro® and Jean-Marc XO Vodka®. Whether you're enjoying Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson C with your family or with friends, please remember to do so responsibly.

Campari America is headquartered in New York, New York.  More information on the company can be found at www.campariamerica.com, www.facebook.com/campariamerica, Twitter: @CampariAmerica, Instagram: @CampariAmerica, and www.camparigroup.com.  Please enjoy Campari America brands responsibly and in moderation.               

SOURCE Russell’s Reserve

CONTACT: Campari America, Zuri Plair, zuri.plair@campari.com, 401-595-2241; or Image Land, Morgan Hawkins, rare@imageland.nyc, 212-367-8008

 

Bourbon Barrel Blurbs, Volume 01, Issue 12

Triple B is back with another issue after an unplanned medical leave. This issue features blurbs on Southern Distilling Company, Four Roses 2022 L.E. Small Batch, Little Book Chapter 6, Michter's Distillery, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, Uncle Nearest is still showing out, Bluegrass Bottling, Old Louisville Whiskey Co., Union Horse Revivalist, O.H. Ingram River Aged Roadshow, and the complications presented by the three-tier system. So grab a drink, get comfortable, and as Kelsey Grammer says in the movie Down Periscope, "Let's kick this pig!"

Southern Distilling Company partners with Charlotte FC

Southern Distilling Company has entered a multi-year deal with Charlotte Football Club as an official partner in the alcohol-whiskey category. How did I not know about Paragon Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey? I need someone to hook me up with a sample!

Four Roses 2022 Limited Edition Small Batch to Drop Sept. 17

Four Roses Distillery announces it will launch its 2022 Limited Edition Small Batch on September 17. The release will be the 15th in its series of limited-quantity special bottlings.

Non-chill filtered and bottled at 109 proof, the 2022 Limited Edition Small Batch features four different hand-selected recipes aged 14 to 20 years. These recipes represent four of the distillery’s 10 distinct Bourbon recipes – a 14 year-old Bourbon from the OESF recipe, a 14 year-old OESV, a 15 year-old OESK, and a 20 year-old OBSV.

Freddie Noe announces Little Book Chapter 6

In a press release, Freddie Noe, creator of Little Book® Whiskey, announced the sixth installment in his acclaimed, limited-release series – Little Book Chapter 6: "To The Finish."

The name of this year's chapter is inspired by Noe's passion for both whiskey-making and cooking, and more specifically, his curiosity for how flavors come together to complement each other.

Michter's Distillery will release its US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey

In September 2022, Michter's Distillery will release its US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey for the second time ever. It comes in at 86 proof and will sell in the U.S. for a SRP of $100 per 750ml bottle.

Old Forester Announces National Sweepstakes For 22nd Release Of Birthday Bourbon

The September 2nd release marks the 22nd limited edition expression, but this year's celebration will look different than years past. For the first time, Old Forester's Birthday Bourbon will be available to purchase through a sweepstakes running from August 24, 2022 through August 31, 2022. This gives people nationwide the opportunity to win the right to purchase the most coveted expression of Old Forester.

Because of the new policy, no Birthday Bourbon bottles will be sold at the distillery on September 2. Prize winners will be notified via email on September 2, 2022.

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Makes Powerful Inc. 5000 List

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the most-awarded American Whiskey or Bourbon of 2019, 2020, and 2021, has been ranked among the top 1,000 companies honored on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list. With growth of more than 3,000% since its first year, and nearly 700% during the capture period of this Inc. 5000 list, Uncle Nearest, ranked #921, joins an illustrious group of honorees like Microsoft, Facebook, Under Armour, Chobani, Patagonia and many other behemoths who first gained national exposure on the Inc. 5000 list. Every year, Inc. releases the ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America, based on percentage of revenue growth. Uncle Nearest is one of few spirit brands to ever be featured on the list.

Bluegrass Bottling to Open 2nd Location in Lancaster

Lisa Strevels runs the Kentucky-based, woman-owned Bluegrass Bottling LLC. Strevels started the business at the beginning of 2020, and in less than three years, her business is already adding a new facility in Lancaster.

On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear’s office said that it will give $6.25 million towards Strevels’ expansion project, as part of the state’s $1.1 billion investment into the spirits industry, yielding 900 full-time jobs and more than 50 new-locations or expansion projects like Bluegrass Bottling.

Old Louisville Whiskey Co. Launches Batch #1, Opens Tasting Room

Old Louisville Whiskey, a new line of small batch whiskeys, launched in Kentucky in early August. Founded by Amine and Beth Karaoud, the Old Louisville Whiskey Co. has its roots in the historic neighborhood as the Karaouds funded the company with the sale of their Old Louisville rental properties. The Karaouds opened a tasting room and warehouse at 4427 Poplar Level Rd. which people can visit by appointment to select single barrels from their unique whiskey collection. In addition to the tasting room, whiskey fans can buy Old Louisville Whiskey, Batch #1, on shelves throughout Kentucky.

(Image via Old Louisville Whiskey Co.)

The Old Louisville portfolio will feature a variety of mashbills, each new release patiently aged in warehouses until the Karouds deem them ready. The first batch, which will retail at $149.99, was selected for its easy drinkability and crowd-pleasing flavor. It is a straight bourbon whiskey, aged 7-10 years and bottled at barrel proof – uncut, unfiltered. Future releases will include american whiskey aged 16 years and rye, and all releases will be limited (2,000 bottles or less).

Union Horse Enters American Single Malt Whiskey Market

After working on the recipe for seven years, Lenexa-based Union Horse Distilling Co. released a new year-round offering, an American Single Malt Whiskey called Rivalist.

Although the new spirit is made entirely of malted barley, Union Horse uses three different types: odyssey, chocolate and caramel. Rivalist is single-pot distilled, then aged in a combination of 20-, 25- and 53-gallon barrels that are blended. It’s bottled at 96 proof and has a suggested retail price of $59.99.

Rivalist is gaining wide distribution throughout the Kansas City area and currently is distributed throughout Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Colorado and Nebraska. It is scheduled to hit New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Georgia and Tennessee later. Man… guess I’ll have to wait to try this when it is finally released here in Tennessee.

O.H. Ingram River Aged Announces Fall Road Show

Brown Water Spirits LLC, the maker of O.H. Ingram River Aged, is proud to announce that it is embarking on a fall roadshow, visiting key markets, holding public events and spreading the word about the only whiskey aged in a floating barrelhouse on the Mississippi River.

During September, the team – led by Founder Hank Ingram – will be stopping in cities throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Public events include in-store tastings, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and the Whiskey Wisconsin Festival, among others. Fans are asked to stay tuned for more details as September nears.

How Antiquated Three-tiered System Complicates Things

Bryan Clary and Zack Hiller, the co-owners of William Price Distilling Company, both figured the hardest times were behind them after they weathered a pandemic era opening, but an antiquated and convoluted state system involving distilleries, distributors and stores has meant navigating forward has been anything but simple.

Apologies

Sorry I’ve been MIA. My health isn’t the best and it’s been a rough couple of weeks. Plus my wife was hospitalized (she’s out now). So, I'll try to get back to regularly posting.

 

Latest Buzz in the World of Mead, Volume 01, Issue 07

Greetings my fellow meaders. It's been a minute since the last Buzz but we are back with another issue just in time for Mead Day, which is this Saturday, August 6th. In this issue we have the latest buzz on kickstarting your homebrew hobby, history of the drinking horn, 1634 Meadery, Silver Hand Meadery at the Virginia's Governor's Cup, and National Mead Day plans for Four Brothers Mead, Rohan Meadery, Lost Cause Meadery, Starrlight Mead, Honeygirl Meadery and my plans to visit Honeytree Meadery.

10 Easy Drinks That Will Kickstart Your Homebrew Hobby

Informative article from the Tasting Table mentioning making traditional meads, melomels, and cysers.

The Fascinating History Of The Drinking Horn, The Thirst-Quenching Vessel Of Viking Legend

When we think of drinking horns, most people picture images of axe wielding Vikings celebrating after a battle or your buddies relaxing after a hard day of LARPing in the local park. But in reality, the drinking horn was around for 1000 years before the Vikings.  Check out this article for a look at the history of the drinking horn.

Residents invited to summon their inner Viking on National Mead Day

A flight of meads with different varieties to taste (1634 Meadery photo)

Like most meaderies, Ipswich, Massachusetts' 1634 Meadery will be celebrating National Mead Day this Saturday. 1634 will offer indoor and outdoor tasting flights, a science area with microscopes set up to view bees, wasps, flowers, and more... mead slushies, a chalk art area for kids, free varietal honey tasting, and free samples of Viking Victory Ice Cream made by Down River Ice Cream (21+) “and other surprise fun!”

Silver Hand Meadery Takes Home Multiple Medals at the Virginia Governor’s Cup

Williamsburg, Virginia's Silver Hand Meadery took home five gold medals and six silvers for its various flavors of mead at the 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup, one of the most stringent competitions in the U.S..

National Mead Day - Saturday, August 6th

As I said in the introduction, this Saturday is National Mead Day and meaderies all over are planning celebrations in honor.  Here is a listing of some of these planned celebrations.

• Four Brothers Mead invites you to "come celebrate National Mead Day with us at the Meadery! We will have live music all day with Chad Stafford from 12-3pm and Femme Fatales from 5-8pm and The Cheese Shack providing delicious food all day! We'll have our Mead Slushies to cool you off along with our newest cocktail, Strawberry Lemonade (our Strawberry Mead with strawberry lemonade topped off with club soda). We'll also have our non-alcoholic Strawberry Mead for the kiddos! This a free event so come out and enjoy the day with us!" Four Brothers Mead is located at 124 East Main St., Festus, Missouri.
• Rohan Meadery invites everyone to "celebrate National Mead Day with us! This Saturday, Aug. 6th is National Mead Day & we'll have 10% off glasses & bottles of Mead all day long!Mead curious? Come talk to us & have a no risk flight- did you know on our tasting flights you can mix ciders, beers, wines &, of course, MEADS?! Rohan Meadery is located at 6002 FM-2981, La Grange, TX.
• Lost Cause Meadery "turned into a triple release day. On top of all the other festivities we have planned, we’ll have three new meads for you. Cloud Fluff will make a return, and we’re releasing two new bottles: Neon Trip (Sauvignon Blanc pyment with passionfruit, sunquats, loquats, and kumquats) and Wee Honey (Traditional mead w/ Avocado blossom honey, aged 17 months in a Peated Scotch barrel). Lost Cause has two locations at Bay Park (5328 Banks St. Ste B, San Diego, CA) and Miramar (8665 Miralani Dr. Ste 100, San Diego, CA).
• Starrlight Mead announcing that the "first Saturday of August is National Mead Day celebrated by the American Mead Makers Association and meaderies across the country! And we’re celebrating too! For the occasion, we’ve got some fun things in store for you! Mead making demo at 3 pm. Join Ben to see how to make a small batch of mead at home. (And consider signing up for our Beginning Mead Making Class!) Tours of the meadery at 2 and 4 pm. See how it’s done on a bigger scale. A new Session Mead on tap to taste! And sample some local NC meads from other mead makers! We’re sharing the love with our NC neighbors and featuring some of their yummy meads too! Join us for the fun! Starrlight Mead is located at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC.
• Honeygirl Meadery says "MEAD DAY is this weekend! (August 6th) We are so excited! We're doing on site screen printing of our exclusive, locally designed Honeygirl Mead Day t- shirt! Our newest small batch traditional mead will be here! Our new barrel aged mead is going fast! We will be rolling out discounts all day! And last but not least, a brand new session mead that you don't want to miss!" Honeygirl is located at 105 Hood St, Durham, NC.
• Finally, I plan on being at Honeytree Meadery here in Nashville to celebrate. I haven't heard exactly what Ross, Dru and the gang have planned but I'm sure it'll be fun. So stop by, say hi, maybe go live and most importantly, enjoy some amazing mead. Honeytree is located at 918 Woodland Street in fabulous East Nashville.  Hope to see you there!

This is by no means a complete list of meaderies that have announced plans for Saturday so make sure to check with your local meaderies for more information.

Bourbon Barrel Blurbs, Volume 01, Issue 11

Back with another issue of Bourbon Barrel Blurbs and we have a lot to bring you. Blurbs on Four Daughter's Bourbon, Saxton River Distillery, the inaugural Frank August release, cask strength whiskies to try now, new Kentucky Senator, splurge-worthy bourbons, Balcones, ASW Distillery celebrating the Braves, Israeli Kentucky-style whiskey, and more.

Check out Four Daughter's New Bourbons

Yahoo News article about Four Daughter's opening their new tasting room and their two bourbons, The Traditionalist Classic and The Traditionalist High-Rye. 

Saxton River Distillery Founded By Great-grandson of Moonshiner

Forbes brings us Christian Stromberg and his Saxton River Distillery in Brattleboro, VT. Stromberg, whose great-grandmother made moonshine in Brooklyn, has forgone the white lightning and went the more conventional route, offering maple liqueurs, maple bourbon and rye, gin as well as a few meads.

Frank August ‘Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey’

Frank August’s inaugural and flagship release is a true ‘Small Batch’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey; each batch is blended with no more than 10-15 barrels. Frank August is distributed in the following markets: CA, AZ, WA, NV, KY, D.C., FL (available now) and NY (available August 2022). Frank August will be introducing two new expressions in October 2022: a Single Barrel product, as well as a ‘Case Study’ program where they will be experimenting with various finishing techniques. Frank August’s first release of ‘Case Study’ will be with Mizunara (Japanese Oak).

6 Cask Strength Whiskies to Try Now - Whisky Advocate

These cask strength whiskies all scored between 88 and 92 points in Whisky Advocate's Summer 2022 Buying Guide and range from 55.4% to 65.41% ABV. They include Uncle Nearest Master Blend, Hard Truth Sweet Mash Barrel Strength, and Lucky Seven 6 year old The Proprietor Single Barrel among others.

Launch Event For The Third Release From Kentucky Senator, The John G. Carlisle, On August 10th

Kentucky State Senate Majority Leader and co-founder of Kentucky Senator Bourbon, Damon Thayer, will be at Smoke Justis on August 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to launch their new release, the John G. Carlisle. The John G. Carlisle Kentucky Senator release is a seven-year-old bourbon at a 107 proof and is named for Covington’s John G. Carlisle, who was critical to the passing of the Bottled in Bond Act in 1864.

Kentucky Lawmakers Discuss Lower Taxes On Bourbon Industry

Kentucky lawmakers are discussing the possibility of eliminating the state's bourbon barrel tax. Kentucky is the only state that charges such a tax and has one of the highest tax rates on spirits in the country. Eliminating the barrel tax would cut the amount of tax revenues going to local taxing bodies, including schools, by millions of dollars.

Finance Buzz Lists 20 Bourbons You’ll Want to Splurge On

According to an article on Finance Buzz, here are some great bourbons that are actually worth splurging on. The list includes Widow Jane 10-Year-Old Bourbon, Jim Beam Signature Craft Soft Red Wheat Bourbon Whiskey, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey, Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon, Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch Bourbon, Early Times Bottled In Bond Bourbon, Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon Whisky, and others.

The Barrel Nerds of Balcones Distilling

American Whiskey Magazine features a nice article on Texas' Balcones Distilling.

ASW Distillery Launching World Champions Release Bourbon Finished On Maple Bats, Celebrating The Atlanta Braves

ASW Distillery releases a new edition of its flagship Fiddler Bourbon line, Fiddler Chin Music, commemorating the Atlanta Braves’ unprecedented 2021 Championship run. The release sees ASW Distillery finish its Gold Medal-winning Wheated Bourbon mash bill on staves of Georgia oak and hand-charred maple bats from renowned Nashville bat manufacturers, Old Hickory Bat Co. Bottled at Cask Strength with baseball imagery adorning the label, this release is the first in an ongoing series of Fiddler Chin Music releases celebrating the Atlanta Braves.

Four Roses Bourbon Whiskey, Re-Tasted And Ranked For 2022

Zach Johnston of UPROXX looks at the Four Roses bourbons, gives them a re-taste and then gives us his rankings for 2022. You can check out the full article here.

Israeli Distillery Makes Country’s First Kentucky Whiskey

Legends Distillery’s flagship Slingshot whiskey is named for David’s slingshot that felled Goliath in the Elah Valley. Photo courtesy of Legends Distillery

Mashing up American tradition with Israeli innovation, two US immigrants think their new bourbon-style whiskey is better than the original. Master distillers Noam Cohen and Alan Cohl launched Legends Distillery three years ago after undergoing stringent training in distilling techniques with some of America’s best experts. Legends created its own unique recipe using small domestic grains, and a detail-oriented aging and mellowing process. The whiskey is aged for three years in old white American oak barrels previously used by surrounding wineries for aging wine, rather than in new white American oak barrels as is the required process in the US. The barrels are duly charred—double the level used in the US in whiskey production.

6 New Whiskeys to Sip and Savor This Summer

This summer’s new whiskey releases saw brands paying homage to smoky summertime bonfires, releasing new 2022 editions of previously released products and rolling out new collaborations. Check out this BevNet article for new releases from WhistlePig, Hotel Tango, MF Libations and more.

Buzzard’s Roost Celebrates Third Anniversary With New Releases

Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey is celebrating its third anniversary with a pair of new bourbon releases: Char #1 Bourbon and Toasted American Oak Bourbon.

Since launching in Kentucky in the summer of 2019, Buzzard’s Roost has launched nine new products and expanded to 10 markets (Kentucky, Massachusetts, Ohio, New Mexico, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Victoria, Canada, Illinois and North Carolina. A distribution agreement in Georgia is in progress and more states are on the 2022 horizon.