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I've Sampled Countless Whiskies. This Budget-Friendly Bourbon Stands Out as a Winning Bet

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While some distilleries promote experimental releases, the extent to which these spirits can be considered truly experimental varies widely. This is particularly evident at craft distilleries. Chattanooga Whiskey For instance, this collection boasts an extensive range of experimental releases that truly seem to fit the criteria. The whiskies are crafted using various mash bills, matured in differing barrel types, and feature infusions that deviate significantly from conventional methods. Next, some distilleries assert that a fresh batch was produced due to an unexpected twist of fate. However, it’s wise to approach these claims cautiously since beverage companies tightly manage their supplies of both newly distilled and aged whiskies. Occasionally, though, both elements may stem from actual occurrences. This could certainly apply to the recently launched Remus Bourbon Master Distiller Experimental Series, which marks the inaugural offering in a fresh lineup crafted at Indian...

Bourbon's Ease Revealed: The True Challenge in Crafting Top-Shelf Whiskey

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Back in 2012, Herman Mihalich spent enough late nights in his fledgling distillery that he had a routine. He killed time online and kept handy his trusty logbook, where he meticulously tracked recipes, times and temperatures. The recent evenings were when everything started falling apart, an occurrence that was more frequent back then compared to today. Mihalich is the creator of Dad's Hat Rye , which today puts out more rye whiskey than any other distiller in Pennsylvania, a state that once defined the category. Currently, Pennsylvania hasn't regained its former status, and rye continues to play second fiddle to bourbon, which largely defines American whiskey for most consumers. According to the industry association, approximately twenty times more bottles of bourbon are sold annually compared to rye. Distilled Spirits Council —though rye is growing faster from that lower base. Mihalich is a zealous promoter of rye whiskey who has won over many admirers—their ...