Haggis, poems and Scotch. Burns Night is Jan. 25
What are your plans for Burns Night, which is Friday, Jan. 25? Burns Night honors Robert Burns, a legendary Scottish poet and author of “Auld...
Category: Booze
Lawmakers in Texas, like N.C., feeling pressure to reform antiquated liquor distribution system
From Carolina Journal The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is scheduled to meet 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, to consider and adopt rules for spirits sold and...
New Basil Hayden’s offering has surprising hint of spice
By John Trump Basil Hayden’s 10-year-old, released last month, is, shall we say, comfortably consistent, albeit with a bit more spice. This bourbon is always...
Highland Brewing Co. to release Starchaser White
From Highland Brewing Co. Asheville’s Highland Brewing Co. is happy to announce the release of Starchaser White, the latest addition to the company’s year-round line-up....
Cruzan’s newest rum, which will benefit storm victims, is Hurricane Proof
Cruzan, St. Croix rum from the Nelthropp family, is taking its newest expression and using money from its sales to help fund hurricane relief efforts....
Canadian Club 41 Year Old Whisky is the brand’s oldest expression
Canadian Club 41 Year Old Whisky is the oldest expression released by the brand to date. Canadian Club has been producing whisky for almost 160...
Knob Creek introduces Twice Barreled Rye
Knob Creek has announced the launch of its most unique rye expression to date, Knob Creek Twice Barreled Rye, the distillery says in a news...
73 & Main: Small-town N.C. restaurant a must-visit for bourbon lovers
By John Trump Naming the best bourbon bar in your own defined universe is akin to choosing your favorite burger or brewery. It’s an...
Laphroaig 28 Year Old is an investment, but a remarkable one at that
More and more these days, buying a nice bottle of whiskey — or whisky — is an investment, more of a long-term project. Something to...
Conviction Bourbon ready to break out of Whiskey Prison
I never doubted Leanne Powell. Not for a second. I did think she was just a bit overly, well, optimistic. But I was terribly, horribly...