S03E03 WftA – The Whiskey Value Conundrum

S03E03 WftA – The Whiskey Value Conundrum

In this, the third episode of Series 3, Hannah, Elora and Brian discuss how they go about placing value on the whiskies they pour. They also discuss some great values product, and when (if ever) they might pay a little bit more for something special. And of course there will be some Whiskey News, and a brief overview of the rest of this series.

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S03E03 – WftA News

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American Single Malt: What’s the delay?
Simmons, T. (2024, April 10). American single malt: what’s the delay. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 10).

The Digital Distiller: AI Transforms The Time Honored Art Of Whiskey Making
Sahota, N. (2024, March 27). The Digital Distiller: AI Transforms The Time Honored Art Of Whiskey Making. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/ (Retrieved 2024, May 11).

NEW WHISKIES TO SCAVENGER HUNT

Jack Daniel’s and McLaren Racing Just Unveiled a New Limited-Edition Bottle
Flicker, J. (2024, March 28). Jack Daniel’s and McLaren Racing Just Unveiled a New Limited-Edition Bottle. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 10).

Overholt Honours Pennsylvania Roots with New Whiskey
Simmons, T. (2024, April 10). Overholt honours Pennsylvania roots with new whiskey. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 10).

One of America’s Best Craft Distilleries Just Dropped a New 100% Wheat Whiskey
Flicker, J. (2024 May 09). One of America’s Best Craft Distilleries Just Dropped a New 100% Wheat Whiskey. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2024, May 10).

High West Unveils First Ever Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey
Friedmann, C. (2024, April 13). High West Unveils First Ever Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey. Men’s Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 14).

Old Forester Relaunches Limited-Edition High Angels’ Share Whiskey
Friedmann, C. (2024, April 14). Old Forester Relaunches Limited-Edition High Angels’ Share Whiskey. Men’s Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 14).

Heaven Hill Just Dropped a 25th Anniversary Edition of Its Old Fitzgerald Bourbon
Jonah Flicker, J. (2024, April 03). Heaven Hill Just Dropped a 25th Anniversary Edition of Its Old Fitzgerald Bourbon. Yahoo.com. https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 10).

DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS

Stranahan’s Increases Grain Capacity
Simmons, T. (2024, April 25). Stranahan’s increases grain capacity. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 25).

Beam Suntory Rebrands to Suntory Global Spirits
Suntory Global Spirits Press Release. (2024 April 30). Beam Suntory Rebrands to Suntory Global Spirits. Suntory Global Spirits. https://www.suntoryglobalspirits.com/ (Retrieved 2024 April 30).

WHISKEY ECONOMICS

Heaven Hill Offers Buyouts at Bardstown Bottling Plant Amid ‘Softness’ in Bourbon Demand
Otts, C. (2024, May 04). Heaven Hill offers buyouts at Bardstown bottling plant amid softness’ in bourbon demand. WDRB. https://www.wdrb.com/ (Retrieved 2024, May 03).

WHISKEY LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Judge: Kentucky Distillery Influenced Union Vote with Free Bottles of Bourbon
Patton, J. (2024, April 10). Judge: Kentucky distillery influenced union vote with free bottles of bourbon. Kentucky.com https://www.kentucky.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 10).

Woodford Reserve ‘Undermined’ Union Efforts
Carruthers, N. (2024, April, 16). Woodford Reserve undermined union efforts. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 16).

NEW PRODUCT RELEASES

Bulleit Brings Back its 12YO Rye
Simmons, T. (2024, April 12). Bulleit brings back its 12YO rye. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 13).

WHISKEY INSIGHTS

What’s the Difference Between Column and Pot Stills?
Ettinger, D. (2023, October 31). What’s the Difference Between Column and Pot Stills. Liquor.com https://www.liquor.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 10).

5 Ways to Use Whiskey in the Kitchen
Mumford, J. (2024, April 11). 5 Ways to Use Whiskey in the Kitchen. Insidehook. https://www.insidehook.com/ (Retrieved 2024 , April 11).

For Whiskey Geeks, “Sourced” Is No Longer a Dirty Word
Flicker, J. (2024, April 11). For Whiskey Geeks, Sourced Is No Longer a Dirty Word. Insidehook. https://www.insidehook.com/ (Retrieved 2024 , April 11).

Bulleit And The Rise Of ‘Kentucky Style’ Single Malt Whiskey
Perugini, C. (2024, April 11). Bulleit And The Rise Of ‘Kentucky Style’ Single Malt Whiskey. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 12).

Understanding Oak Barrel Maturation
Rocky Mountain Barrel Company.  (2023, November 21). Understanding Oak Barrel Maturation. Rocky Mountain Barrel Company. https://www.rockymountainbarrelcompany.com/ (Retrieved 2024, April 12).

Standard Drink Equivalence
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. (2024, April 28). Standard Drink Equivalence. Distilled Spirits Council. https://distilledspirits.org (Retrieved 2024, April 28).

The Murky History Of Larceny Bourbon
Welaxh, M. (2024, April 29). The Murky History Of Larceny Bourbon. The Tasting Table. https://www.tastingtable.com/ (Retrieved 2024, May 03).

Distilled Spirits Council Issues New Barrel Handling Safety Guide Available to All Industry Members
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. (2024, May 05). Distilled Spirits Council Issues New Barrel Handling Safety Guide Available to All Industry Members. Distilled Spirits. https://www.distilledspirits.org/ (Retrieved 2024, May 06).

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S03E02 WftA – Rating Whiskey and the Flavor Wheel

S03E02 WftA – Rating Whiskey and The Flavor Wheel

In this Series 3 episode, we discuss some Whiskey News, and in our feature, share how each of us go about reviewing and scoring new whiskies in our bunker. During the feature, we also talk about our Whiskey for the Ages Traits and Flavor Wheel, how it can be used to coax out those difficult to discern aromas and how you can download a wheel for yourself.

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