VIDEO: Jefferson’s Ocean & Rye
This sommelier-led virtual tasting features two unique American whiskeys from Jefferson’s Bourbon that showcase how this brand uses experimental aging techniques and sophisticated barrel-finishing tactics.
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VIDEO: Maker’s Mark House Style with Bill Samuels Jr.
This virtual tasting features two examples of Maker’s Mark’s iconic house-style of red winter wheat whiskey: the long-standing flagship bourbon and its newest, and more limited, high-proof counterpart. With special guest, Bill Samuels Jr., founding family member of Maker’s Mark.
VIDEO: Explore Bottled in Bond
This virtual tasting features two examples of bottled in bond whiskey—that is, American whiskey from one distillation season and one distillery, aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, then bottled at exactly 100 proof.
VIDEO: BLACKENED Original & Cask Strength
This sommelier-led virtual tasting features two innovative American whiskies from Blackened that showcase how this brand uniquely utilizes black brandy finishing and Metallica-fueled sonic enhancement to create truly one-of-a-kind bourbon/rye blends.
VIDEO: A Double Dram of Dewar’s
This tasting features 2 distinctive blended scotch whiskies from Dewar’s that truly showcase how this brand uniquely utilizes multi-cask aging and maturation.
Shinji Fukuyo on Craftsmanship
“Add a very soft water to your whisky when doing a tasting, just like the water by the Yamazaki Distillery.”
Top-Flight Tasting: Maker’s Mark
Compare the House Style Inside Kentucky’s Icon
Denny Potter on Craftsmanship
“I am a huge proponent of blind tastings, because I want people to appreciate whisky that you think is good, not what someone else is telling you.”
Top-Flight Tasting: Jim Beam
Discover the House Style of Kentucky’s Legendary Noe
Fred Noe on Craftsmanship
“If you taste a bourbon and make a face it’s probably too strong. Start with something lower-proof and then work your way up.”
Top-Flight Tasting: Laphroaig
Understand the House Style of Islay’s Classic Seaside Distillery
John Campbell on Craftsmanship
“As you sip, pay specific attention to the earthiness, the peatiness, and those medicinal iodine notes. You’ll get a real sense of place.”