February 2019 In Review

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This month we posted 19 unique articles and saw 1500+ views, up from 1189 in January.

Month in Review

February 01 - Weller Antique 107 Bourbon Review

February 02 - Ohio Liquor Control Announces Elijah Craig Small Batch Barrel Selection

February 04 - Buffalo Trace Releases Two New Experimental Whiskeys

February 05 - Angel's Envy Releases Limited Edition Bourbon Finished in Sherry Casks

February 06 - 2019 Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Nine Gifts for the Bourbon and Whiskey Lover

February 07 - Four Roses to Introduce a New Spirit - Four Roses Small Batch Select

February 08 - Eagle Rare to Release 20 Year Double Eagle Very Rare Bourbon

February 09 - Kentucky Peerless Named Craft Producer of the Year by Whisky Magazine

February 11 - MGP Launches Eight & Sand Blended Whiskey Brand

February 13 - A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail Series

February 15 - Friday Bourbon & Whiskey Quick Hits

February 16 - Basil Hayden's Two-By-Two Rye Review

February 18 - Goodwood Brewing Introduces 12 Year Small Batch Spirit

February 19 - Devils River Whiskey To Expand Distribution - Ohio Included in Plans!

February 20 - A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail - The drive to Kentucky and the Liquor Barn

February 21 - Woodford Introduces 2019 Kentucky Derby Bottle

February 22 - Friday Bourbon & Whiskey Quick Hits - February 22

February 27 - A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail - Four Roses Distillery

February 27 - Ohio Liquor Control Announces 1792 Full Proof Barrel Release

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Ohio Liquor Control Announces 1792 Full Proof Barrel Release

The Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Liquor Control has announced the release of 1792 Full Proof Barrel bottles. 

A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail - Four Roses Distillery

Welcome to the second stop in our 'A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail' series. This post covers our time at the Four Roses Distillery. To view the entire series and follow along, click here.

After the night spent traveling and visiting the Liquor Barn, we recently made the short trek to Lawrenceburg to the Four Roses Distillery.

Four Roses rick houses and bottling are done at a separate facility so the Lawrenceburg tour covers everything from materials, to distillation, to filling and transporting out the product. The ticket also includes admission to the Warehouse and Bottling Facility Tour at the Cox's Creek, Kentucky location (within 60 days of your tour).

Grounds
Gift Shop
The Tour
Tasting
Summary

Friday Bourbon & Whiskey Quick Hits - February 22

Here is a collection of some of the bourbon and whiskey news that weren't big enough for their own stories, but still interesting to the bourbon and whiskey community. Let's get to it!

1. For the Game of Thrones lover... Diago and HBO announce the release of a limited-edition collection of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies celebrating Game of Thrones.

Woodford Introduces 2019 Kentucky Derby Bottle

In news near and dear to this site, Woodford Reserve has introduced their commemorative bottle for the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby.

A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail - The Drive to Kentucky and the Liquor Barn

Welcome to the first stop in our 'A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail' series. This post covers the drive from Ohio to Kentucky, as well as a stop at the Liquor Barn... one of the best liquor stores in Kentucky. To view the entire series and follow along, click here.

The Drive

The trip started after work on a Friday. We left Columbus with the final destination of Lexington. We got Tobey and Baby Leo ready for the sitter and were on our way.

Tobey and Baby Leo

Devils River Whiskey To Expand Distribution - Ohio Included in Plans!

Texas based Devils River Whiskey has announced plans to drastically increase their distribution. The goal is to go from the 12 states they serve now to over 30 by the end of 2019.

Goodwood Brewing Introduces 12 Year Small Batch Spirit

Goodwood Brewing, who is most well known for their Louisville Lager, Walnut Brown Ale, and Bourbon Barrel Stout beers, have introduced a new small batch 12 year bourbon called Goodwood Stout Barrel Finish.

Basil Hayden's Two-By-Two Rye Review

Welcome to the review for Basil Hayden's Two-By-Two Rye. This is Basil Hayden's attempt to combine their rye and bourbon whiskies from their aging stock to create a unique flavor. To accomplish this, they combine two of their bourbon whiskeys with two of their rye whiskeys to create this version.

Let's get started with the details!

Manufacturer: Beam Suntory (Jim Beam)

Age: Unknown

Location Produced: Basil Hayden's Distillery, Clermont, KY

Mash Bill: Unknown (however, the ratio is near 20% bourbon to 80% rye)

Friday Bourbon & Whiskey Quick Hits - February 15

Here is a collection of some of the bourbon and whiskey news that weren't big enough for their own stories, but still interesting to the bourbon and whiskey community... including everyone's favorite...... Financial Reports!

1. For the ice cream lover... Häagen-Dazs Announces New Spirits Collection Hitting Shelves Across the US... including.... Bourbon Vanilla Bean Truffle and Bourbon Praline Pecan! They come in a 14oz carton at a suggested retail of $5.29... Products contain less than 0.5% alcohol so even our contributors who are on a bourbon hiatus can partake! (source)

A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail Series

We recently took a weekend trip down the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and are proud to announce a new weekly series that details out the trip. Articles will drop every Wednesday on the following schedule:

February 20 - The Drive to Kentucky and the Liquor Barn

February 27 - Four Roses Distillery

March 06 - Wild Turkey Distillery

March 13 - Woodford Reserve & The Stave Restaurant

March 20 - Boone County Distillery

Be sure to check back each week for the full recaps!

MGP Launches Eight & Sand Blended Whiskey Brand

MGP has announced the creation of a new brand called Eight & Sand inspired by the American railroad. The name originates from the eighth notch on a locomotive's throttle and the sand used on the wheels to prevent slipping.

"To wish a train crew an "Eight & Sand" is akin to 'smooth sailing.'"

Kentucky Peerless Named Craft Producer of the Year by Whisky Magazine

Whisky Magazine has named Kentucky Peerless as their Craft Producer of the Year. They beat out 20 other distilleries across the globe for the designation.

Eagle Rare to Release 20 Year Double Eagle Very Rare Bourbon

Buffalo Trace owned Eagle Rare has announced the release of an ultra-rare, 20-year-old bourbon called Double Eagle Very Rare.

Four Roses to Introduce a New Spirit - Four Roses Small Batch Select

Four Roses Distillery has announced a new spirit to their permanent lineup of brands with the introduction of Four Roses Small Batch Select, their first new permanent product in over 12 years.

2019 Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Nine Gifts for the Bourbon and Whiskey Lover

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we thought it would be helpful to post some gift ideas for the whiskey and bourbon lover in your life. For even more gift ideas, check out our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide.

Our favorite recommendation is if your significant other loves bourbon, you should open the bottle that you have been saving for a special occasion and enjoy the time together. However, we also have nine great recommendations below.

1. Barrel Art - Etsy - $10+ - This store has a ton of handmade items made from used bourbon and whiskey barrels. One of our favorites is the Professional Whiskey Flight pictured below for $63

Angel's Envy Releases Limited Edition Bourbon Finished in Sherry Casks

Louisville based Angel's Envy has announced their first new release since 2013 in a limited edition run of their Angel's Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks.

Buffalo Trace Releases Two New Experimental Whiskeys

Buffalo Trace has announced the release of  two new experimental bourbons that have been aged for more than nine years in barrels made from oak staves (planks) seasoned for 36 and 48 months respectively.

Ohio Liquor Control Announces Elijah Craig Small Batch Barrel Selection

The Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Liquor Control has announced a partnership with Heaven Hill Distillery to select 15 select barrels of Elijah Craig that have been aged from 8 to 12 years. The small batch bottles will be available beginning at 9am on Friday, February 8th at the below locations. Each store will receive 80 bottles (on average) and will retail for $27.99 + tax. The small batch is 94 proof and features a woody taste with accents of spice, smoke, and nutmeg.

Weller Antique 107 Bourbon Review

Welcome to the review for Weller Antique 107. This is exciting because it is the first time we've tried a Weller product. They are definitely not easy to find in Ohio! The fun rumor about Weller 107 is people say you can mix it with Weller 12 year and you will get a poor man's Pappy Van Winkle.