Craft Distillers And Heavy Metal Bands Are Making Whiskeys That Rock

Hard rockers are turning to smaller distilling operations to create whiskeys that speak to a sense of community and craft.

Booker’s 2021-03 “Bardstown Batch,” Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Pittyvaich & More [New Releases]

Plus, an Irish single malt from Waterford, bottled in bond rye from Redwood Empire, and more.

Plus, a Redemption bourbon finished in cognac casks, the fourth iteration of Paul John’s Christmas whisky, and more.

Plus, an ice wine-finished Irish whiskey from Writers’ Tears and a cognac-finished straight bourbon from TX.

Plus, two new single malts from Benriach, High West’s A Midwinter Night’s Dram returns, and Westward adds a cask strength single malt to its lineup.

Plus, a 15 year old single malt from Highland Park, a Redbreast finished in Pedro Ximénez barrels, and the latest Big Peat Christmas Edition.

The acclaimed writer and director often portrays politicians, lawyers, and high rollers plotting and scheming with a whisky in hand.

Plus, a more widely available bourbon from Kentucky Owl, the latest 22 year old Blade & Bow, and more.

The new distillery addition will allow Dr. Bill Lumsden to push the boundaries of whisky making

Scotch master blenders offer insight into the key components, or heart malts, of their recipes and the flavors that each provide.

Every scotch blend starts with a base single malt that provides structure and the basis for flavor.

Plus, a straight malt from Laws Whiskey House in Denver, a wheat whiskey from Illinois-based JK Williams Distilling, and more.