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Kentucky Senator ‘Commemorate American History. One Sip At A Time’ – American Whiskey News

We don’t skip our history. We honor it. Each one of our releases carries the name of a Kentucky Senator and is aged at least six years (but often longer), the length of a Senate term, so the bourbon itself becomes a marker of time served. Our commitment to create the finest Kentucky Bourbon whiskey has earned us many awards. But our real motivation is being able to share our passion for history and whiskey with you.

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KENTUCKY SENATOR BUNDLE: BUNNING & EDWARDS AWARD-WINNING BOURBON

KENTUCKY SENATOR RELEASE #6 JOHN EDWARDS 7.5-YEAR 107 PROOF 750ML

KENTUCKY SENATOR RELEASE #7 JIM BUNNING 8.5-YEAR 107 PROOF BOURBON 750ML

LOUISIANA SENATOR RELEASE #1 HUEY P. LONG 8-YEAR 107 PROOF BOURBON 750ML

Distilled, aged and bottled in the Bluegrass State, each release is named for a U.S. Senator from Kentucky. Always bottled at the classic 107 proof, Kentucky Senator Bourbon is at least six years old, the length of a U.S. Senate term, with many of our releases clocking in with higher aging statements.

Adult Signature is required. UPS will make 3 attempts to deliver your package and a person over the age of 21 will be required to sign. If the package is returned a $20 reshipment fee will assessed if you would like to have the package reshipped. We do not ship to PO Box addresses. We are able to ship to most states plus D.C. Due to state regulations, we are not able to ship to Michigan, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah.

Killowen Barántúil – Sagaland Part V: The Young Son

Killowen Distillery is proud to present the fifth chapter in the Sagaland journey, Killowen Barántúil: The Young Son.

While whiskey-making is our craft, Sagaland allows us to tell stories that reach beyond the cask, blending Ireland’s mythological, culinary, and artistic heritage into one immersive experience.

For those following since Part 1, this release continues our collaboration with The Irish Mythology Podcast and FabCow / Fran Leavey, uniting story, sound, and visual art to bring Ireland’s ancient legends to life.

The Whiskey

Upon tasting this whiskey from the cask, the harmony between the spirit and cask finish meant it was a standout worthy of being part of the Sagaland series. Matured exclusively in a 200 Litre Appleton Estate 15 Year Old Black River rum cask, the influence of the cask was refined and measured, allowing the character of the spirit to remain at the forefront.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich tropical fruits and Irish Orchard fruits with demerara sugar. Complemented by notes of straw on harvest day.

Palate: A viscous, mouth-coating burst of apricots, orange peel and pineapple with a background of pot still spice, caramel, sultanas, and subtle Jamaican rum funk.

Finish: Long and warming, with notes of apricot, coconut peel, mango and passion fruit.

The Story

The Young Son. Each Sagaland release includes an insert card revealing the next chapter in the myth. Part 5 introduces you to The Young Son of The Dagda, the god Aengus, written by The Irish Mythology Podcast.

Scan the barcode on your insert to listen to the story and experience it as it was meant to be told.

The accompanying artwork by FabCow / Fran Leavey captures the energy, darkness, and beauty of Ireland’s oldest tales with remarkable depth.

For anyone who missed earlier chapters, a few of the leather books and previous insert cards are still available on our website, though in very limited numbers.

Release Details

Release Date: Tuesday 28th July @4pm (GMT – Killowen Time)
Price: £120

A heartfelt thank you to the Irish Mythology Podcast and FabCow for their creative partnership throughout the Sagaland series – and to all of you who continue to share this journey with us.

Stillhead Distillery is Back at Sunfest, Come Hang with Us! – Canadian Whisky News

Sunfest is just around the corner, and we’re looking for a few amazing people to join the Stillhead Distillery crew from July 31–August 2! As a part of the Stillhead community, you know we’re all about good people, great cocktails and having fun. Sunfest is our favourite event of the summer, and we’d love to share it with you.

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help us pour cocktails and chat with festivalgoers throughout the weekend. Whether you’ve volunteered with us before or this would be your first time, we’d love to have you on the team. In return you’ll get admission to the festival and camping if needed. We’ll supply food, drinks, t-shirt, and the most fun you could possibly have on BC day weekend! We’ve been told by the festival organizers this is going to be the biggest Sunfest weekend yet, with many ticket classes already or almost sold out!

It’s a fun, fast-paced environment where you’ll get to work alongside our crew, meet lots of great people, and be part of an incredible weekend of music, laughter, and community. We promise plenty of good vibes, lots of support, and a few stories to tell afterward!

If you can help with one or more shifts between July 31 and August 2, we’d be so grateful. The sign-up link is below. If you don’t have your Serving it Right, but would like to attend, we can arrange for you to take the course at our cost.

Sunfest Signup Form

Thank you for supporting our distillery. We truly couldn’t do events like this without the incredible people who step up to help, and we’d love to have you with us at Sunfest.

Cheers,

Brennan Colebank

Stillhead Distillery

5301 Chaster Road
Unit 105
Duncan, BC, V9L 0G4
Canada

 

Maltstock 2026 ‘Drinks with…” – Whisky Festival News

It is that time of year when we start announcing our Drinks with… sessions. Not all at once, to keep a bit of suspense, but a few at a time to give you a bit of a teaser of what is to come!! We will have a great selection of Drinks with… sessions this year! So many relaxed producers want to showcase their great spirits with us! Want to know more about it? Read more below!

Annette, Bob, Klaas, Stan, Teun

Drinks with…

On our relaxed Saturday we will be featuring 20 minutes sessions, starting every 20 minutes, throughout the afternoon, in 3 different locations. Our aim is to have small groups of you, our guests, in a more or less intimate, interactive and relaxed setting with the producers and/ or ambassadors to try their products, highlight tidbits, answer questions etc. These sessions are called “Drinks with…” …and of course these sessions are included in your ticket. No need to reserve or buy a an extra ticket, just turn up at the door well in time and enjoy the sessions!

Saburomaru @ Maltstock

Last year the theme for Maltstock arguably was ‘Japan’. And, although the emphasis this year is not that country and its great distilleries, a couple of them will be there featuring their great whiskies! One of these is Saburomaru. Last year they were at Maltstock for the first time and you were amazed at the quality and flavour of the whiskies they brought in! Not everyone present had the opportunity to attend their masterclass and Drinks with… sessions, so the more reason for them to be with us again! Saburomaru will present two sessions this year! A real relaxed treat you really want to enjoy!

Tickets for Maltstock 2026 

Get relaxed now and get your Maltstock tickets here:

https://www.maltstock.com/shop  

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Colorado Distillery Named ‘Craft Whiskey of the Year’ Following ‘America’s Greatest Whiskey’ Win – American Whiskey News

Talnua Distillery Earns ASCOT Award “Craft Whiskey of the Year” Following Last Year’s “America’s Greatest Whiskey” Win

Colorado distillery continues its award-winning streak with back-to-back top honors for its Bottled-in-Bond American Single Pot Still Whiskeys.

Arvada, Colo. — Talnua Distillery is proud to announce that its Bottled-in-Bond American White Oak Cask Whiskey has been named Craft Whiskey of the Year at the 2026 ASCOT Awards, one of the whiskey industry’s most respected blind tasting competitions.

The recognition comes just one year after Talnua’s Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Cask & Stave Series Whiskey was awarded America’s Greatest Whiskey at the 2025 American Distilling Institute (ADI) International Spirits Competition, marking two consecutive years that Talnua’s Bottled-in-Bond portfolio has received top accolades.

In addition to being named Craft Whiskey of the Year, Talnua earned Platinum, Double Platinum, and Gold medals across its whiskey portfolio, further recognizing the quality and consistency of its American Single Pot Still Whiskeys.

“Winning Craft Whiskey of the Year on the heels of last year’s America’s Greatest Whiskey award is an incredible honor,” said Patrick Miller, Co-founder and Master Distiller of Talnua Distillery. “For a small, independent distillery focused exclusively on American Single Pot Still Whiskey, this recognition validates not only the work our team pours into every bottle but also the potential of this emerging American whiskey category.”

2026 ASCOT Awards
Craft Whiskey of the Year & Double Platinum – BiB American White Oak Cask Whiskey
Platinum – BiB Bourbon Cask & Stave Series Whiskey
Gold – BiB Sherry Cask Finished Whiskey

Bottled-in-Bond
American White Oak Cask Whiskey

Base Whiskey: Talnua Single Pot Still Whiskey (50% Malted Barley, 50% Raw Barley) triple distilled in copper pot stills

Maturation: Char 2 new American white oak barrels aged for 4 years

ABV: 50%
Proof: 100
MSRP: $75

For more information about Talnua Distillery, upcoming releases, and tasting experiences, visit Talnua.com

Now Available: The Macallan Rare Cask 2026 Release – Scotch Whisky News

Now Available: The Macallan Rare Cask 2026 release

A WHISKY OF DISTINCTIVE, DISTINGUISHED DEPTH

RARE CASK, 2026 RELEASE

We are pleased to announce that The Macallan Rare Cask 2026 release is now available for purchase from our Online Boutique and The Macallan Estate Boutique, with limited availability.

The Macallan Rare Cask 2026 release reveals an intense raisin sweetness – rich, elusive and patiently discovered – layered with depth, warmth and a velvety finish that lingers long beyond the final sip.

Only a small fraction of casks at The Macallan Estate display the rich raisin sweetness sought for the Rare Cask releases. Carefully identified and selected by our Whisky Mastery Team, these exceptional casks are exemplars of this distinctive character. A rare whisky to savour, share or gift.

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The Macallan Rare Cask 2026 release continues to showcase this intense raisin profile – an exquisite result of maturation in sherry seasoned European oak. Its remarkable depth of flavour and burnished mahogany colour are entirely natural. Each facet a reflection of meticulous craftsmanship and mastery.

COLOUR Ruby Mahogany.
AROMA Soft notes of vanilla with rich raisin, followed by a sweet fusion of fresh apple, lemon and orange.
PALATE An intense sweet raisin dominates before giving way to vanilla and dark chocolate, with layers of light citrus zest.
FINISH Long, rich and velvety.
ABV 43%

Aultmore 2010 15 Year Old, Chorlton Whisky at Tyndrum Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

 

Aultmore 2010 15 Year Old, Chorlton Whisky

A chance to experience unsherried Aultmore, a style particularly favoured by Chorlton Whisky. Distilled in 2010, this single malt was bottled just shy of its 16th birthday due to a leaky cask. Matured in a refill barrel, this release highlights the distillery character without the influence of sherry casks, making for an excellent example of Aultmore’s spirit-driven style. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 58.1% ABV, with an outturn of just 160 bottles.

£72.50

Nose: The nose is bright and fruity, with honeydew melon, lime & honey, dandelions, vanilla slice and pine branches.
Palate: The palate is malty and sweet, with maple syrup cut through with lime leaves and spearmint.
Finish: The finish has brioche and pops of red berry fruit (dried cranberry muffins) in the aftertaste.

TyndrumWhisky.com
The Green Welly Stop
Tyndrumwhisky, Tyndrum
Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8RY
United Kingdom

Benbecula Private Cask Offering – Scotch Whisky News


PRIVATE CASK OWNERSHIP

Own The Spirit of the Hebrides

Following two successful releases, Benbecula Distillery’s third Private Cask Offering is now open. With only a limited number of casks available, this is a rare opportunity to own the Spirit of the Hebrides and become part of the distillery’s story at an early stage.

Founded by Angus MacMillan, with production led by Master Distiller Brendan McCarron, Benbecula is creating a spirit unmistakably its own—defined by Hebridean smoke, blackcurrant, floral notes and a pronounced coastal edge. Each cask has been selected to complement this distinctive character and shape the spirit’s journey into Benbecula Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

More than whisky in maturation, a Benbecula cask offers a lasting connection to the distillery, its people and the Outer Hebrides.

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