As bourbon continues to boom, whiskey enthusiasts are clamoring for unique tasting experiences worthy of discussion and debate. To satisfy these drinkers and collectors, the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company has released Rhetoric 21-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Full story
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Diageo defends its “Craft” bourbon credentials
Diageo has defended its right to market its products as “craft spirits”, arguing that “not all small distilleries are craft, and not all craft distilleries are small”. Full story
Orphan Barrel introduces Rhetoric Whiskey
US-based Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling has introduced a new limited craft bourbon Rhetoric Whiskey to its product portfolio. Full story
Orphan Barrel Project Shows Diageo Disrespects American Whiskey
Chuck Cowdery comes out swinging against Diageo and the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company. Full story
Decisions, decisions. What should I have tonight?
I’m thinking, drink the beer and have a little of the Four Roses 125 and Barterhouse. Win, win, win.
Big league bourbon: Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. releases commanding high prices for super-old spirits
Leaving whiskey unused in a barrel isn’t like your or I forgetting about a case of booze on a cobweb-covered shelf in the cellar. That’s bought and paid for. It could sit there forever and no one would care. Full story
Orphan Barrel removes the limits from limited production
A look at the “limited” amount of Orphan Barrel bottles hitting the market and Diageo’s spin on that number. Full story
Orphan Barrel removes the limits from limited production
Stitzel-Weller was closed in 1991 for distilling, but is still used for warehousing, which is a big deal in Bourbon country because the heat and humidity of the warehouse have a strong influence on the flavor. Barrels of whiskey get put in there that don’t end up making it into the blend of Old Fitzgerald or Bulleit, and they just sit there getting older. They are “orphans.” Full story
Diageo announces restoration project at Louisville’s historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Diageo today announced that it plans to invest an initial $2 million to develop the Stitzel-Weller Visitor Center at Louisville’s legendary distillery. The company will renovate the original administrative building to bring to life the history of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery through artifacts from the site’s archives; a whiskey education section; an homage to the people, land and water of Kentucky; and a celebration of the heritage, brands and people behind Diageo’s award-winning collection of American whiskeys. Read the full press release
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