transparency as their headwind and the first estate distillery in Illinois, Whiskey Acres is a true seed-to-spirit From the spirits distilled on-site to the grain grown in the fields surrounding the distillery, Whiskey TL;DR: a true seed-to-spirit pour that many ought to explore Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of The grain in the glass is not shy or hidden and stands strong for what it is: a true seed-to-spirit sip why I adore Whiskey Acres, these 7-year bourbon releases reaffirm my affection for estate distilled spirits

I recently had a chance to compare two different barrels with my friend Jason Kass. The two were wildly different profiles. That's the beauty of single barrels. bottled in 2026 Nose: On first lifting this glass, I find a rich wave of caramel and butterscotch, two

We picked this one for its rich candied fruit, vanilla and baking spice profile coming from a great Spirit It comes from a Spirit Legacy by Canton cooperage featuring 5 year American staves with 4 year Hungarian In two words: Just. Delicious. Rating: Two Thumbs Way Up In an effort to continuously bring Amongst the Whiskey readers honest reviews

Following this traditional distillation process, the spirit is placed into 53-gallon barrels made from to embark on a journey through history, savoring the legacy of Monongahela Rye while embracing the spirit libertypolespirits.com or contact Jim Hough at jim@mingocreekcraftdistillers.com About Liberty Pole Spirits Liberty Pole Spirits is an 8-year-old family-owned distillery dedicated to crafting extraordinary whiskeys Company on Label: Liberty Pole Spirits (Mingo Creek Distillers) Whiskey Type: Pennsylvania Straight Rye

-Raymond Chandler Irish whiskey, believed to be one of the earliest distilled spirits, likely originated All these categories are capable of producing great flavor, but those two typically tickle my fancy. Two preconceived notions were broken by this pour for me. This bottle single-handedly proves that one, high-proof Irish whiskey can be delicious, and two, 30 years

I have been happily exploring it as a spirit category since roughly 2012, some of my favorites being The result is a new breed of Irish whiskey—an unconventionally styled, yet true Irish spirit markedly Triple Dog Irish Whiskey is an Irish spirit born of, and celebrating, daring individuality. Each bottle contains a spirit aged at least four years in French oak casks. Company on Label: Distilled Resources for O'Shevlen Spirits Whiskey Type: Irish Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages

The fact that Cedar Ridge landed two consecutive spots on this list should be telling. After tasting the exceptional spirits listed above, our answer is a resounding yes.

Glen Elgin has three wash stills, which each have a capacity of 7,000 litres, and three spirit stills Glen Elgin’s wash and spirit still set up is a unique part of the distillery’s identity. All six have an unusual “small tall” shape, although the spirit stills have a flatter pot than the wash

The limited edition release,  Trouble in Blues,  is inspired by the soul of blues and the heart of Chicago

If you're still pondering, you're likely thinking back to the old and slow way of distilling spirits. Compared to the continuous distillation process of a column still, pot still spirits are often heavier Royce, who is the lead distiller and possibly the youngest distillery owner in the world, makes his spirits Roy and Royce uphold that same quality in the authentic spirits they distill today.

Demand for aged whiskey cratered as public sentiment shifted towards clear spirits like vodka and gin All that said, I also compared the 2025 release to two other Pappy 15 year bottlings.

Batch 038 captures the spirit of modern bourbon, distilled across four states, masterfully blended by Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys Mash Bill