The Definitive Timeline of Bourbon ‘Taters’

As far as I know, no one has ever definitively determined the etymology of the word “tater” as it applies to the bourbon industry. Surely, it must have originated on straightbourbon.com, the ...
As far as I know, no one has ever definitively determined the etymology of the word “tater” as it applies to the bourbon industry. Surely, it must have originated on straightbourbon.com, the ...
2024 was a tough year for the American whiskey industry. For the second year in a row, volumes declined, indicating that things might be slowing down for the sector following the ...
On Monday, the James B. Bean Distilling Company announced the release of its small-batch, highly coveted Little Book series: Chapter 9, “None for Granted.” This year’s edition of Little ...
Whether it’s a bartender’s post-shift, wind-down drink, or a dive-bar-dwellers go-to to kick-start an evening, there’s a humble, “no BS” vibe to a beer and a shot that’s earned the pairing a ...
The highly sought after Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old bourbon is back and boozier than ever before. On Monday, the Lawrenceburg, Ky.-based brand announced that the beloved 13-year-old ...
Back in the late 1800s, American whiskey was booming. Alongside distilleries, there were rectifiers — non-distiller producers that mixed low-quality spirit or minimally aged whiskey with ...
On Monday, Stitzel-Weller Distillery announced the launch of Stitzel Reserve, a new collection of rare, one-of-a-kind, distillery-exclusive whiskeys. The inaugural release? A 24-Year-Old ...
“I knew we’d find it.” Hunched over, torso parallel with the floor, Penelope Bourbon co-founder Danny Polise is examining barrel heads. He points to a cask of 11-year-old corn whiskey at the ...
“Have you tried this?” is one of the sweetest phrases a bourbon fan can hear for several reasons. First, it means you’re probably hanging out with another person who’s into the category. ...
For the first time since 2006, the highly-coveted Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BATC) is expanding its iconic lineup. The collection typically includes five bottles — Sazerac 18, Eagle ...
When two heritage giants like Jameson and PUMA collide, you know something special is coming your way—and this collab is no exception. Merging Irish whiskey’s smooth sophistication ...
If the journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step, then the journey toward becoming a whiskey enthusiast begins with a single dram. This initial pour can be critical to defining how ...