We’re kind of in the lull of whiskey releases this time of year. There are no major U.S. festivals or holidays to tie new releases to so it’s been pretty quite. I only have two lined up for you.
“?” Maker’s Mark
Timeframe: TBD/June
ABV: 47%
Price: TBD
This is pretty major news in terms of bourbon. Fans have been chomping at the bit to get something new from Maker’s for a long time. We don’t have too many details yet beyond the proof. They haven’t even come up with a name yet. I heard rumor of a June release but John Hansell said that Master Distiller Kevin Smith is still tinkering with the final iteration so who knows.
Knappogue Castle 1994 Vintage Irish Whiskey
Timeframe: TBD
ABV: 40%
Price: $100
This is a special 15 year old release from the Bushmill period of Knappague. It should be interesting.
That’s all that’s come across my desk in the last month. There are always a whole bunch of things that you can’t get here but I try to focus of U.S. availability. That seems to be a rarity in whiskey blogging for some reason. As always, if I missed something please let me know.
Drink wisely my friends,
Richard