Johnnie Walker is a Scottish whisky that originated in the burgh of Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire. John Walker established the brand in 1825 when he worked as a grocer on High Street. In 1860, the Spirits Act allowed the blending of grain whiskies with malt whiskies, which began the era …
Virginia Black American Whiskey was established in 2016 by Brent Hocking (who founded DeLeón Tequila) and Drake (American rapper and songwriter). Virginia Black is a collection of Bourbon Whiskey offered in two, three, and four years old, and focuses on high-rye content. Virginia Black whiskey is sold in Canada, the …
TX Whiskey is a premium branded Bourbon produced by the Firestone & Robertson Distilling Company located near downtown Fort Worth, North Texas, just over 35 miles West of Dallas. Their artisanal distillery currently occupies 112 acres of ground that used to be a country club and golf course. This is …
Speyside is a small area in Scotland located near the Highlands. It is famous for producing more than sixty percent of all the single malt scotch available in the global market. Alcohol from Speyside is an ideal selection of scotch for a beginner because of its age and the diverse …
Remy Martin and Hennessy have been around for over 200 years, which makes them absolute veterans in an industry where most companies are lucky if they last another decade. Both are fiercely protective of their reputations – their blends are some of the best-known in the world, and their advertising …
Putting out a product with a simple label can be seen in a few different ways. One way to view a simple label is to think that the brand has no identity. Another way is that they are confused about their identity. Maybe they went big and got burned so …
Woodford Reserve is the “World’s Finest Bourbon.” That’s the slogan and the phrase that shows up when you go to their official website. It’s quite a bold statement, don’t you think? A declaration like that can come off as downright arrogant. That is if your product can’t back up the …
There are some drinks that you can order at any bar, restaurant, or event that will not be followed by any questions. These are iconic drinks that everyone knows, everyone knows how to make, and you know what to expect every time. Even some very popular drinks have variations that …
The world is not short on weird and unusual combinations. Combinations that make you raise your eyebrow when you first hear about them. Chicken and waffles, cheddar cheese and apple pie, bacon and chocolate, and the list goes on. But guess what these odd combinations all also have in common? …
Some spirit brands set out to be everything to everyone. Their goal is certainly to make something good but more importantly something that appeals to the masses. When making a product like this it’s important to tone down the flavor and keep the alcohol percentage moderate. Why not also throw …
