The Heartbeat - May 15th, 2024
Wish your whiskey took less time to mature? You're in good company. Distillers have been trying to shorten the time it takes for spirits to reach maturity for as long as demand for aged spirits has existed. Chemist Dr. Gary Spedding digs into the distant history of accelerated maturation in his latest for Distiller, which examines the techniques and methods used by 19th-century distillers to hurry things along in the warehouse. This ongoing series offers a uniquely in-depth look at past and present accelerated maturation techniques, providing valuable insights for today’s distillers interested in pushing the boundaries of traditional aging. Discover how cutting-edge research and centuries-old knowledge might combine to shape the future of craft distilling.
Voices of Distilling: Dan & Nancy Garrison
Garrison Brothers Distillery success stems from their strong core values: faith, family, country, and friendship. In this episode, host Ronnell Richards sits down with Dan and Nancy Garrison to celebrate how they have changed the landscape of American whiskey and put Texas on the map in a major way.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 20 into law, making cocktails-to-go a permanent offering in the state, supporting local businesses, and providing convenience for adult consumers.
Drinks sales in Great Britain's on-trade venues have fallen for the fifth consecutive week, with spirits experiencing the most significant decline of 19% in the week ending May 4, attributed to poor weather and challenging year-on-year comparisons due to last year's sunny conditions.
Ohio launches the Ohio Distillery Trail, coinciding with National Craft Distillery Day on May 22, offering whiskey and spirit enthusiasts guided tours, workshops, and tastings at 37 distilleries showcasing the state's distilling heritage and innovation.
Dark rum's popularity in Great Britain's on-trade sector surged in 2023, with its value increasing by 5%, outpacing the growth of white rum, while golden rum continued to dominate the market, according to CGA’s latest On Premise Measurement Solution data.
New Release Roundup
Finnish Long Drink Peach - a crushable, low-proof RTD and Finland’s traditional drink, heavy on juniper berries and ideal for gin lovers. Their first new expression in over four years is Peach. At first a limited edition flavor, it’s now launched as part of the permanent line due to its popularity. For those who love peach, it’s bright with ripe peach and floral peach blossoms, but the juniper berry still comes through.
Meikle Tòir The Original 5-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky - this whisky strikes a winning balance of bold peat contrasted by nutty spice, pear, leather, ginger, earthy chocolate, and espresso. The nuttiness is warm, while the bold yet not overwhelming smoke finish is long and elegant. This is under-the-radar Scotch is well worth seeking out.
Westland Distillery Solum 2nd Edition American Single Malt - aged 53 months in Cooper’s Reserve and Select New American Oak. Solum exhibits all that gorgeous balance of fruit and smoke inherent in their standard American Single Malt. But the higher proof and oak combination exudes more robust notes of rosemary and sage, tobacco, tea tannins, and balanced peat.