May 1, 2021 – While Old Forester’s second annual “Kentucky Turtle Derby” has tongue firmly in cheek, this Bourbon-based variation on the Mojito is a… Read More
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April 27, 2021 – Mixed Martial Arts fighter Conor McGregor has already made millions of dollars from his Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey brand, and… Read More
Barley: Not Just a “Commodity” for Distillers (Episode 868: April 26, 2021)
In our last episode, we looked at how different types of Rye produce different flavors in whisky. While that’s relatively new understanding for Rye, it’s… Read More
Rye is Rye, Right? Not So Fast… (Episode 867: April 19, 2021)
Whisky lovers can probably name at least a few varieties of barley commonly used to make single malts, but rye? Rye doesn’t get the same… Read More
Aberfeldy’s Honey Highball
April 15, 2021 – Aberfeldy has been working with beekeepers and bartenders for more than a year now to preserve bee populations and create cocktail… Read More
Woodford Reserve’s Cherries & Cream Mint Julep
April 15, 2021 – Mint Juleps have been around for a long time, and this Derby Day recipe from Woodford Reserve for the 2021 edition… Read More
An Anniversary Celebration…One Year Late (Episode 866: April 12, 2021)
Bourbons Bistro had everything ready to go for its 15th anniversary dinner in April…of 2020. Of course, the Covid-19 pandemic forced the Louisville landmark to… Read More
A Sustainable Future for Whisky Distilling (Episode 865: April 5, 2021)
Distillers are always looking to the future. After all, many are laying down casks of whisky for future generations to bottle. Now, more distillers are… Read More
Live Whisky Events Are Returning…Are We Ready? (Episode 864: March 28, 2021)
Virtually every major whisky event worldwide in the past year has been cancelled, postponed, or gone virtual because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, live events… Read More
Is Whisky Art or Science? Roe & Co.’s Lora Hemy Says “Yes.” (Episode 863: March 21, 2021)
Distilling is one of the oldest chemical processes we know of, and many people have made great whiskies without formal training in chemistry. That doesn’t… Read More
A More Inclusive Whisky World? Not Quite Yet… (Episode 862: March 14, 2021)
Women make up a growing percentage of whisky industry leaders, from distillers and blenders to spirits company executives. However, a new study from OurWhisky.com shows… Read More
New Zealand’s Whisky Boom (Episode 861: March 7, 2021)
It’s been a year since we took WhiskyCast to New Zealand for the first time to do the show from Whisky Galore’s DramFest in Christchurch… Read More



