Archives for May 2025

B.R. Distilling Company Launches Limited Release Blue Note Special

May 18, 2025 By Dustin Scoggins

Memphis, TN (February 10, 2025)– Blue Note Bourbon, the award-winning whiskey portfolio which is artfully crafted to honor the rich blues music that is synonymous with Memphis, has launched its second-annual Special Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Crafted in Memphis, the limited-release is a blend of 10 casks from Kentucky and Tennessee – cognac, madeira, sherry, port, triple sec, madeira, apricot brandy, amontillado, vanilla cognac and vino de Naranja – ranging in age from four to 19 years with varying mashbills. The new expression was bottled at 116.3 proof (58.15% ABV), unfiltered.

In addition to last year’s Special Reserve, Blue Note has introduced several other highly awarded limited-release offerings, which include Premium Small Batch, Single Barrel Reserve, 17-year, and most recently a Honey Rye and Honey Bourbon Cask.

About B.R. Distilling Company
Founded in 2014 in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, B.R. Distilling Company holds the city’s oldest distillery license and is renowned for its award-winning Blue Note Bourbon portfolio – a soulful tribute to the iconic Memphis blues music scene. Blending Kentucky distillation heritage with Memphis character, these premium whiskeys are aged in the humid heat along the Mississippi River, delivering bold, rich flavors of caramel, oak, vanilla, spice, and deep soul that shine neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. The lineup features flagship expressions like Juke Joint, Crossroads, Uncut the Barrel, and Straight Rye, alongside exciting limited releases such as Single Barrel selections, Special Reserve, and innovative Honey Cask finishes – perfect for bourbon lovers seeking smooth yet powerful pours with multiple Double Gold and Platinum accolades from top competitions.

Address: 110,000 sq ft production facility on Royal Avenue, just north of downtown Memphis, TN (tasting room and tours available)
Website: https://www.bluenotebourbon.com

Goodwood Brewing Launches Unique Beer Barrel-Finished Rye Whiskey in Kentucky

May 12, 2025 By Dow Scoggins

Goodwood Brewing Releases Rye Whiskey Aged in Stout Barrels — Goodwood Brewing Releases Rye Whiskey

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – In a move toward diversifying its portfolio and reaching spirits consumers, Goodwood Brewing Company announced a foray into the crafts spirits space with the launch of a Premium Bourbon aged in stout barrels in 2019. A year later, they are adding a Rye Whiskey to their lineup.

The 90 proof, small-batch rye is the fourth product to be launched under the Goodwood Spirits line. As with all Goodwood Brewing products, an emphasis was placed on quality and craftsmanship, with months of preparation and experimentation going into the spirit.

Goodwood Rye Whiskey is aged for two years, before being finished in Goodwood English Mild beer barrels, for a special flavor that can only develop from this process. Tasting notes of caramel and vanilla fade to a complex spice and smoky body.

Goodwood Rye will be released in early May in select retail stores and exclusive accounts throughout the Louisville area, and will enter the rest of Kentucky in the near future. Goodwood Spirits can also be purchased at the Goodwood Brewing Taproom in Louisville, KY.

Other spirits in development from Goodwood Brewing and Spirits include a Walnut Brown and an Imperial Stout.

ABOUT GOODWOOD BREWING
Goodwood Brewing and Spirits, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, continues to blend the rich traditions of Kentucky bourbon culture with innovative craft brewing. Known for its signature wood-aged beers crafted with pure limestone water—the same source that makes Kentucky bourbon world-famous—Goodwood produces a range of flavorful offerings, including bourbon barrel-aged ales, stouts, and seasonal specialties. The brewery’s commitment to quality extends to barrel-finished spirits and house-made food, creating unique experiences at its taprooms where guests enjoy made-from-scratch dishes paired perfectly with fresh brews.

With multiple locations across Kentucky, including flagship spots in downtown Louisville and Whiskey Row, as well as expansions into neighboring states, Goodwood Brewing and Spirits fosters community through live music, events, and a welcoming atmosphere for beer enthusiasts and whiskey lovers alike. Whether savoring a classic Bourbon Barrel Ale or exploring rotating small-batch creations, visitors discover why Goodwood believes what’s good for bourbon is even better for beer. For more information, visit goodwoodbrewing.com.

Copperworks Distilling Release: Rare Limited-Edition American Single Malt Whiskeys

May 11, 2025 By Dustin Scoggins

Seattle-based Copperworks Distilling Co. has announced its highly anticipated second annual Archive Release, giving American single malt whiskey enthusiasts and collectors a rare opportunity to own some of the distillery’s most historic and limited bottles from previous years.

This exclusive collection features ultra-rare expressions with extremely low bottle counts, perfect for fans of award-winning American single malt whiskey.
Highlights include:

Release 001: The distillery’s very first American single malt whiskey, crafted from 100% pale malted barley and aged for 2 years and 6 months in charred new American oak barrels. Only four bottles remain available – a true piece of whiskey history.
Release 003: The inaugural whiskey using Copperworks’ signature Five Malt recipe, with just two bottles left in existence.
Release 012: An award-winning standout named “2018 Best American Single Malt Whiskey” by Tastings.com, scoring 96 points and earning a Platinum Medal. Eight bottles are available for collectors seeking top-rated spirits.

The archive also showcases Copperworks’ innovative spirit through specialty cask-finished American single malt whiskeys. A standout is the Black is Beautiful American Single Malt Whiskey, produced in collaboration with Garden Path Fermentation to support the Black is Beautiful initiative. For every bottle sold, $40 is donated to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
These rare American single malt whiskeys are available exclusively through Copperworks’ online store while supplies last. Whiskey lovers searching for limited-edition single malts won’t want to miss this opportunity.

About Copperworks Distilling Co.
Copperworks Distilling Company, a pioneering craft distillery in Seattle, Washington, was founded in 2013 by experienced brewers Jason Parker and Micah Nutt. With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest’s craft beer scene, the founders aimed to explore the flavors of malted barley by distilling high-quality, hop-free craft beer washes into premium spirits. Located on the vibrant downtown waterfront, Copperworks quickly became a leader in the emerging American single malt whiskey category, earning “Distillery of the Year” in 2018 from the American Distilling Institute. Their brewer’s mindset emphasizes extended fermentation for rich, fruit-driven new-make spirit, distilled in custom Scottish copper pot stills, setting them apart in the world of American single malt whiskey.

Copperworks specializes in small-batch American single malt whiskeys made exclusively from 100% malted barley, often sourced from Washington State’s Skagit Valley and other local farms. Signature expressions include their flagship releases using a multi-malt recipe blending pale and caramelized malts for complex, malt-forward profiles with notes of honey, caramel, fruit, and oak. The distillery offers a range of aged whiskeys in charred new American oak, innovative cask finishes (like port or sherry), and limited single-cask bottlings that highlight experimentation and terroir. Award-winning and highly sought after, Copperworks American single malt whiskey appeals to enthusiasts seeking vibrant, approachable yet sophisticated drams that showcase the potential of this growing U.S. whiskey style. For more information please visit https://copperworksdistilling.com/

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