We have written many happy things about the whiskeys of Tuthilltown Spirits—see here, and here and here. Nobody denies that these folks make fine products. Here, though, there is a rudimentary question: why make corn whiskey? Is it as aContinue readingTuthilltown Spirits New York Corn Whiskey
This Bourbon is made from 100% and is aged in a small barrel—just 3 gallons. The distiller used a pot still to produce it, if you can believe it. (Most american whiskeys, of course, are made in hulking patent stills,Continue readingTuthilltown Spirits Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey
This is an interesting product. Bourbon, according to law, must contain at least 51% corn in it mashbill. (The mashbill, put simply, is the grain recipe used to produce the whiskey.) Many distillers use much higher portions of corn, andContinue readingTuthilltown Spirits Hudson Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey
The New York Times has caught up to an interesting development in the whiskey world—unaged whiskey is being brought to market. Sure, moonshiners have plied their trade for centuries, but here I am talking about legally produced spirit. While “whiteContinue reading5/2010 Moonshine (Legal) Comes to Market
Wow, wow, wow! This is a superb rye whiskey. Amateur drinkers and rye newbies keep back—this is a BIG rye. Just pour a wee bit in a glass and take small sips and you’ll be impressed with the viscosity ofContinue readingTuthilltown Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey