kentucky

A Visit to Old Commonwealth’s New Site – Lawrenceburg, KY

A restored historic distillery reviving long-lost Kentucky whiskey brands with uncommon care. On a cold, icy Kentucky morning, I made the drive to Old Commonwealth’s new site, tucked into the rolling backroads of Anderson County. The winding, hilly approach eventually opened into a clearing where the distillery appeared—an old building reborn in matte black, stamped

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H.K. Young High Rye Toasted Bourbon – “ShortStuff Bourbon” Single Barrel Review

A first of its kind in hybrid mashbill and barrel type, this is also one of the most balanced H.K. Young Single Barrels I’ve tasted yet. About H.K. Young “By meticulously selecting and blending whiskeys finished in our unique toasted barrels, each crafted to enhance specific notes, we create distinctive batches that showcase the extraordinary

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Good Times Chocolate Mint Cask Finished Rye (116 Proof) – Cox’s Creek Distilling Review

A nostalgic hot-cocoa-meets-rye experiment that somehow delivers exactly what it promises without tipping too deeply into gimmick territory. About Cox’s Creek Distilling “Our mission is simple: to craft exceptional bourbon for everyone…” – Cox’s Creek Distilling website Cox’s Creek Distilling Company, located in its namesake, Cox’s Creek, Kentucky, is host to a number of non-distilling

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Old Zach 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon (132 Proof) – Cox’s Creek Distilling Review

A tannic, oak-driven powerhouse that rewards patience with a finish full of spice, depth, and surprising sweetness. About Cox’s Creek Distilling “Our mission is simple: to craft exceptional bourbon for everyone…” – Cox’s Creek Distilling website Cox’s Creek Distilling Company, located in its namesake, Cox’s Creek, Kentucky, is host to a number of non-distilling producer

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