American Malt Whiskey’s Time Has Finally Arrived!
The resurgence of bourbon began in the late 00s and surged through Covid and into the 20s. Bourbon is at its all-time peak of popularity right now which is absolutely remarkable considering its condition around the turn of this past century. It’s been a most amazing turnaround! Rye languished behind bourbon for years but a […]
An Evening with Michter’s Distiller Dan McKee
In the past year we’ve been able to meet and speak with some incredible stars in our brown spirit world but I was extra excited to get to sit with Master Distiller Dan McKee last night from Michter’s Distillery! The master class took place in North Fort Lauderdale and sold out quick. Wayne, I and […]
A Shout Out to the Colonel!
In the storied and fascinating history of bourbon perhaps my favorite character in the whole country is the one and only Edmond Haynes Taylor! Often referred to as the Father of Modern Bourbon, perhaps no one had been more essential to the growth and development of the bourbon industry. What many people might not realize […]
Back to School!
Just a quick reminder that my favorite whisky class, Scotch 101, is this Saturday at 3pm in the Warren Whisky Library! We will be featuring amazing and unique tastings from all six (yes, I say there’s six, not five. More to taste for you!). Let us help demystify this often misunderstood spirit and have you […]
Yes, I’m Still Obsessed With Scotland!
The debate continues on whether there are actually 5 or 6 definitive Scotch producing regions in Scotland. The SWA, the Scottish Whiskey Association, says 5. (claiming the Islands to be an extension of the Highlands). Most Scotts (and your Warren Spiritual Advisor) claim 6. That vast amount of tiny islands (mostly uninhabited) simply has to […]
The Rise of Rye and wait for it… North American Single Malt!
While bourbon began enjoying a resurgence as early as the teens, Rye continued to languish far behind as the forgotten and unwanted American whiskey. Outside of a couple distilleries (Stranahan’s & Westland) American single malt fared even worse in failing to interest the mainstream. But times have changed for both!! With Rye, legendary distiller Dave […]
Welcome to September at Warren! It’s Bourbon Heritage Month!
Each September we celebrate America’s native spirit at Warren American Whiskey Kitchen with special tributes to the distilleries, distillers, blenders and all the people who bring bourbon to a thirsty, waiting world! Brown spirits are at an all-time peak in popularity and bourbon reigns supreme! This year we’ve assembled a very special flight featuring outstanding […]
Demistifying the Often Misunderstood Whisky Regions of Scotland
While bourbon still reigns supreme in the brown spirit world I have been turning my attention back a bit to one of the birthplaces of whisky and perhaps the most intriguing whisky nation of the world: Scotland! In a country that is roughly the size of South Carolina, there are not only six distinct and […]
The Tale of Nikka’s Masataka Taketsuru: Godfather of Japanese Whisky. (Nikka Tasting at Warren Next Week!)
In 1918, a young and unassuming young man from Japan decided he wanted to study and earn his college degree abroad. Masataka Taketsuru study in Edinburgh and earned his degree in chemistry and engineering. While he was in school, his classmates took him out to some local pubs and introduced him to scotch whisky. He […]
There’s Only Four Roses But There’s Five Different Yeast Strains!
While most distillers focus on the grains, the wood and the water used to make their spirits, there is a quietly growing trend to focus on one more variable that can significantly affect a whiskey’s flavor: the yeast! Four Roses distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY, is one such producer that for years has known and unlocked […]