Craft Beer News

How Perennial Artisan Ales is bringing whiskey and events to St. Louis

Since 2011, Perennial Artisan Ales has been one of my favorite craft breweries in St. Louis. Earlier in 2024, the brewery ventured into the world of whiskey with its latest project: Common Ritual. While many […]

Spirits

New app turns Missouri distillery tours into a gamified adventure!

Missouri has carved a unique niche in the U.S. distilling market by spotlighting local craftsmanship, regional flavors, and a revival of traditional methods. Craft spirit enthusiasts can now dive deeper into the state’s rich distilling […]

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Switchgrass Distillery shines at San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Switchgrass Distillery has earned silver medals for their Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon and Rye at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition.  The competition saw nearly 5,500 entries this year, including over 500 Bourbons, making Switchgrass’s achievement […]

Events

Wood Hat Spirits delebrates founder’s 80th with special whiskey release and festivities

Wood Hat Spirits was born from the vision of its founder, Gary Hinegardner. With Missouri’s abundant forests of white oak, crucial for barrel aging in the whiskey industry, and a rich supply of locally grown […]

Events

St. Louis Bourbon Society launches exclusive pre-sale for 3rd Annual Bourbon and Brews Festival, Monday!

Someone wise once told me, “Drinking whiskey in winter: is the only time it’s socially acceptable to hug your glass for warmth.” And with the temps in the single digits, we could all use something […]

Spirits

New local gin collaboration debuts Thursday in St. Louis

This summer I’ve rediscovered the beauty of “sippin’ and strollin’.” So far the highlight of my summer of sippin’ has been my evening enjoying the night glow of the Chihuly in the Garden 2023, where […]

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Lux Row Distillers introduces Rebel 100 Rye

Lux Row Distillers announced the newest variant in the Rebel brand family: Rebel 100 Straight Rye Whiskey. Rebel 100 Rye is set to reach retail shelves across the country later this month at a suggested […]

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Withered Oak set to release two new 5-year bottles

There is much to be excited about when it comes to whiskey and distilling both locally here in St. Louis and all across Missouri. My recent visit to The Craft Spirits Conference and Expo 2022 […]