Distillers explore multiple avenues in broadening bourbon’s boundaries
December 21, 2020
As the bourbon boom continues, the trajectory isn’t just up but outward as distillers and blenders seek novel ways to innovate. From rare, limited-edition bourbons (with prices approaching that of exclusive Scotch), to cask-finished bourbons, one-and-done blends, and collaborative partnerships, here are several recent highlights.
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Angel’s Envy 2020 Cask Strength
In 2012, hall-of-fame master distiller and Angel’s Envy co-founder Lincoln Henderson, son and co-founder Wes Henderson, and grandson Kyle Henderson selected and set aside several barrels of exceptional bourbon from their stocks. They crafted a flavor-forward blend and finished the whiskey in Portuguese port wine casks, as are all Angel’s Envy bourbons. For this family project, however, they bottled it at cask strength. Lincoln Henderson passed away in 2013, but Wes Henderson and his sons carry on the annual tradition wi
Four Roses Reveals Plans For Massive Expansion of Distillery Visitor Center
Four Roses Reveals Plans For Massive Expansion of Distillery Visitor Center
Four Roses, the Kentucky-based distillery that has been providing the world with quality bourbon since 1888, recently announced a major expansion to their current home in Lawrenceburg. Plans include an expanded visitor center with tasting rooms that will allow them to double the number of visitors they can usually serve.
The planned 14,446-square-foot center will include four new seated tasting rooms, a state-of-the-art bar for cocktails and exclusive product tastings, an updated gift shop, and a 3,850-square-foot outdoor covered patio with cocktail bar. Also in the works in this regard are “interactive, educational experiences dedicated to the rich 132-year history of the Four Roses brand, including an interactive display showcasing archived Four Roses bottlings, vintage advertisements and other memorabilia.”