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Whisky Auctioneer is known for putting rare bottles back into circulation, spirits ranging from the pre-prohibition era to the present day American whiskey and bourbon. One of their more recent auctions came to a close with “unprecedented and record breaking results.”
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Beverage expert Oliver Stern takes an innovative approach to spotlight the beauty and craftsmanship of Bulleit Bourbon
By Janu Yasotharan |
June 14 is practically Christmas for bourbon drinkers, as they raise a glass to National Bourbon Day. And there’s no better way to celebrate than with a frontier spirit like Bulleit Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
The production, representing the latest technology in warehousing and distillation, starts at the new Bulleit distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky, designed with enhancements that help conserve and reuse resources, resulting in improved efficiency and less impact on the environment.
A high-rye mashbill delivering an extra helping of bold spice notes leaves Bulleit Bourbon with a distinctively smooth, clean finish. Kentucky limestone-filtered water lays the foundation for the bourbon’s character, while aging in charred American oak barrels lends a smoky backbone to this spirit. Select Bulleit Bourbon b
Luxco releases Ezra Brooks 99 7th January, 2021 by Nicola Carruthers
American spirits producer Luxco has expanded its Ezra Brooks whiskey range with the launch of a higher-ABV Bourbon.
The new Ezra Brooks 99 is a higher-ABV version of the brand’s core variant
The latest addition to the range is Ezra Brooks 99, a Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey bottled at 49.5% ABV. The flagship Ezra Brooks Bourbon is bottled at 45% ABV.
The expression has been charcoal filtered and features the brand’s signature ‘spicy, rye Bourbon mash bill taste’, which has been ‘enhanced’ by the higher ABV.
“With Ezra Brooks 99 our goal was to create a higher-proof Bourbon without sacrificing the rich notes Ezra Brooks is known for,” said John Rempe, master distiller at Lux Row Distillers. “And we achieved that with 99. The result is a smooth, drinkable Bourbon with hints of caramel, vanilla, chocolate and spice.”
Whiskey Review: Michter’s 25 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Whiskey Review: Michter’s 25 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
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It was dark, rainy and the coffee shop had closed hours earlier. This, though, was a special occasion. So on a recent Saturday night, owner Kevin Bates let us inside the building and locked us in to discuss, debate and drink whiskey.