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By Syndicated Content Courtesy of Iron Smoke Distillery Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci is launching his own signature bourbon brand. The 120-proof whiskey is dubbed Rock the Barrel, and was created in collaboration with the Iron Smoke Distillery in Fairport, New York. It’s described as bridging “strength and smoothness with a whisper of apple wood smoke sweetness.” “As soon as I tasted Iron Smoke’s Cask Strength, I knew I wanted to partner with this distillery,” Petrucci says. “I take a craftsmanship approach with everything I do — wheth...

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Chick’nCone, 1919 North Shepherd, has partnered with local celeb Slim Thug to raise funds that will support youth in low-income Houston communities, creating the ‘Still Tippin’ Cone” inspired by the artist’s favorite Kickin’ Ranch flavor and Mac & Cheese topping. The restaurant will donate $1 for every cone sold to the Boss Life Foundation, Slim Thugs’ nonprofit that focuses on education programs for young men ages 8 to 24. Slim will make appearances at the Heights restaurant for a f...

Tomatin 10yo – 53.7% Caol Ila 15yo – 54.6% Each of the above casks will be bottled and these will be available for sale immediately following this tasting. People who have bought packs for this tasting will have first access to purchase these bottles – with a public sale at a later date (subject to availability). Price of Pack: £40.00 Wednesday 12th May – Springbank: New and Forthcoming Releases Tasting Enjoy Springbank’s New and Forthcoming Releases in the company of David Allen and Grant Macpherson. The tasting will include samples of new and forthcoming releases of Springbank, L...

TWO STACKS: THE INNOVATIVE LINE BRINGING A FRESH FACE TO IRISH WHISKEY The team at Two Stacks has been hard at work developing a dynamic line that brings their whiskey to the front of the rapidly growing market.  With the evolving face to the whiskey market Irish Whiskey brands have to work harder than ever to stand out. In spite of this added challenge, Two Stacks has rocketed onto the market and captured the attention of a growing audience. The brand currently has 6 expressions: The First Cut – Complex Blend, The Blender’s Cut – Cask Strength, and Smoke & Mirrors.  They also carry f...

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by Walsh Whiskey. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link towards the bottom of this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs. Supposedly, writing and whiskey go hand in hand. There are stacks of books written by notoriously drunk authors, and the tales of their drunken debauchery are much taller. Creating a fine whiskey is similar to crea...