Opening a distillery may seem rather mellow in comparison to, say, fighting pirates, but there’s room enough for both in the Jameson lineage: While the more swashbuckling profession earned the family its crest, the other proved to be the legacy that lives on today. Likewise, barrel-chested Jameson Round comprises an …
The spirit that has been slowly sweeping the markets and bars all around the world has been launched by Oslo Distillery on February 13th. Their prior products VIDDA Tørr Fin and MARKA (a Nordic digestive bitter) have both been recognized in The Spirits Business’ list of the most Innovative Spirit …
Buffalo Trace Distillery plans to release three vintage-dated bourbons that pay homage to the landmarks original name, the O.F.C Distillery. Branded O.F.C Distillery in 1870, the name came from Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. and the belief that the finest whiskey comes from old-fashioned wood-fired copper stills. A fire caused by …
The story of Ancho Reyes begins in the town of Puebla de Zaragoza in 1927. Mexico was reeling from the revolutionary war and embracing and celebrating a new sense of personal independence. This created an avant-garde movement that spread rapidly from cantinas to cabarets. These gatherings often brought out a …
Orphan Barrel Whiskey Company have made a name for themselves in a market that has increasingly become infatuated with long-aged whiskies. The company was started to share barrels of lost whiskeys that have become a thing of legend. Barrels of incredibly rare whiskey that have been hidden away or forgotten …
Chivas began as the joint adventure between two brothers, James and John Chivas. After growing up on a remote farm in Scotland, the brothers ventured to the city of Aberdeen. The brothers became fascinated by an entire world of flavors, tastes, and smells while employed at the Aberdeen emporium. It …
Cù Bòcan is the urban legend of a hellhound that stalks the residents of the remote Highland village of Tomatin. Legend has it a distillery worker was taking a late night stroll when suddenly he found himself being pursued by a snarling and mysterious black beast. Compelled by curiosity to …
Two James Spirits in Detroit, Michigan became the first licensed distillery to open in the city after the prohibition. Natives of Detroit, David Landrum and Peter Bailey were old friends separated by relocation. Initially an art history and studio art major, David Landrum became interested food and beverage. After …
Bowmore have been producing some of the most sought after whiskies since 1779, distilling rich peat smoked single malt scotch whiskies on the island of Islay. One of only a few distilleries that still malts their own barley the grain is turned by hand every four hours, it is then …
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made history when they became the first reigning monarchs to visit Canada in 1939. After hearing the historic news, a Canadian spirits entrepreneur set out to create a whisky suited for the royal couple. He meticulously trialed more than 600 blends before outfitting the …
It was a more complex time fifty years ago for whisky. The yeast and barley were far more inefficient, fermentation times were longer, and distilleries were sprawling with a variety of different maltings but this all led to a distinct flavor, a more complex flavor. The whiskies were subtle and …
Maestros del Ron Cubano meaning “Masters of Cuban Rum” are the brains behind Havana Club Rum. Don Jose Navarro, Juan Carlos Gonzalez, and Asbel Morales have all devoted their working lives to produce authentic Cuban rum. They are responsible for the whole entire process of making the rum, from sugar …