New Craft Whiskeys You Should Add To Your Collection Right Now!

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New Riff, Chattanooga Whiskey, Balcones, Peerless, Woodinville are just a few of the names of craft distilleries that have made a huge impression on our whiskey shelves. But who are the next wave of distilleries you should be spending your money on? Find out here in this video!
Don't forget to leave a comment if you have another craft distillery I need to try! Cheers!
01:29 Frey Ranch
03:43 Driftless Glen
05:05 Still Austin
07:10 Spirits of French Lick
09:41 Leiper's Fork
11:14 ASW Distillery
12:58 Starlight Distillery
14:40 Middle West Spirits
16:32 Cedar Ridge
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@katierihn226 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to see Frey Ranch get a shout out here! As a Northern Nevada resident I was fortunate to take a drive out to the ranch last month and was not disappointed. They are currently offering complimentary tours and tastings and after having visited the distillery it really sparked an interest in bourbon for me. Love to see the sustainability and true farm-to-glass operation from them as well.

@scotchcornerwithunclenate 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly find me a more informative whiskey review channel and with this kinda flow and presentation.... I'll wait!

@joegrone9671 2 жыл бұрын

I have always said the true whiskey flex isnt pappy or btac but is finding that gem of a bottle from that small distillery that either has only very small distribution area or only sells out of the distillery itself. Just search distillery near me or by your state and start driving! Its really fun and you can get some amazing stuff! I did that and literally found one 10 minutes away i never heard of in orlando of all places.

@mohnjayer 2 жыл бұрын

Leiper’s Fork! They’re such an amazing hidden gem in Nashville. Been going to their distillery for a few years now and their stuff just keeps getting better.

@garyhovey9305 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! From cinematography to the history and storytelling……great job!

@scotchcornerwithunclenate 2 жыл бұрын

Great topic. Good stuff

@AlanSchmuck 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome recommendation

@gdvan01 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome reviews as always, thank you Sir.

@roblaird5503 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, something cool coming out of Wisconsin! Thanks for the heads up!

@gtmustang09 2 жыл бұрын

Another great series of reviews...

@BSims-MD410 2 жыл бұрын

Nice line-up Jason C...love the history too...cheers my man.

@ShivasIrons22 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Will keep an eye for the ones I haven't tried.

@foodandbourbon7737 2 жыл бұрын

Trying to get my hands on the Still Austin Cask Strength, and now look to get that Liepers Fork, sounds awesome!

@peterprescott4136 2 жыл бұрын

Being a Midwestern resident I echo the Cedar ridge and Driftless Glen sentiments. I was blown away by the DG offerings. Great work recognizing these hard working folks. Cheer!🥃

@stuffandwhiskey 2 жыл бұрын

Love this list and the stories behind the distilleries. We’ve only tried Leiper’s Fork which is definitely great. Had 60% of the others on our “buy on sight” list and will be adding the others we weren’t as familiar with. Great video Jason!

@terrancescott9414 2 жыл бұрын

Got me jonesing for that Middle West Dark pumpernickel rye. Great video!

@marcgoodman2727 2 жыл бұрын

Spirits of French lick my favorite distillery at the moment. The Maddie Gladden!

@karenbford 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jason! Loved the information and stories on each distillery. Have tried 5 of those on your list and have enjoyed all of them and keep going back to purchase and keep them on the shelf! Look forward to trying the rest on your list. Cheers!

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Leipers Fork. It's impressive stuff.

@NorthWestBourbon 2 жыл бұрын

I love the promotion of smaller craft distilleries! Keep it up!! We've been finding a lot of good stuff up here in the Northwest.

@charlestyree8275 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and informative video as always. I’m sipping on an EC BP A120 tonight… cheers bro

@azdorazio1 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Mattie Gladden from SoFL. Gorgeous and unique whiskey. Sweet tobacco comes through on the nose continues through to the palette. Amazing and worth a try. 🥃

@undefeated82 2 жыл бұрын

The Middlewest secret is out. I picked up their wheated when I was in the area. Really good. I should have looked for that rye. It sounds perfect for me. Now I need and excuse to go back to Obio.

@raymondreyes5850 2 жыл бұрын

Nice episode! I got introduced to Frey Ranch, tried their bourbon and rye and I was impressed. Got the single barrel on the mail and is worth every dollar!

@jasonford8176 2 жыл бұрын

Finally… Wisconsin gets a shoutout!!!

@pauleddy5146 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're up to speed on Cedar Ridge! Been selling them for a year and a half. Each batch gets better and better. The Quintessential is a great, although still young, single malt. As you stated, solera process with a continuous mother batch. Can't wait for 10 to 15 years . . .

@speedrakk 2 жыл бұрын

awesome as always

@mikezupancic2182 2 жыл бұрын

Just opened a bottle of the straight wheated bourbon from Middle West. Nice to have a good distillery so close to home.

@ralfgrundheber9700 2 жыл бұрын

Jason, thanks a lot for the new video. I like the way you present new brands. I love Indiana, was two times there. Greetings from Germany

@ryanjames8933 2 жыл бұрын

Great video BTW! I've seen a few of these randomly but hesitated to pull the trigger. Now that I know they have a decent review (yours), I can tell that they might be in my wheelhouse! Next time I come across them I'll definitely try! Thanks

@looneybazoony673 2 жыл бұрын

great video. ive been on that frey ranch wagon for a while thanks to my brother. great gift a while back that i had to gift him a bottle of eagle rare and i dont think thats an even trade. lol

@BourbonandaBaby 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video buddy! I absolutely love what Middlewest has been putting out lately, next time I'm in the area I'm going to have to hit you up and grab a pour!

@adamseaman7306 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jason! J.Carver out of Minnesota is putting out some amazing stuff. Cheers

@williamwiley5531 2 жыл бұрын

Me being from Georgia it was great to see ASW in this video. I have 12 different bottles from ASW and they are great. If you can not find something you like from ASW with all of their different expressions you probably shouldn't be drinking!!! I currently am in love with Soloist, Georgia Heartwood, and Druid Hill.

@jimmymundt5369 2 жыл бұрын

Was in Vegas this week and snagged the Frey Ranch at Total Wine for $37!!! Really good stuff!!!

@rstar88105 2 жыл бұрын

Toured the Detroit City Distillery a couple weeks ago and had a taste of a 3 year rye the tour guide pulled from behind the bar that was delishous. Some of thier best is still aging so keep an eye on them over the next couple years. Butcher's Cut bourbon single barrels are starting to get good and I cant wait for thoughs rye barrels to get released as store picks. 😋

@stogied1157 2 жыл бұрын

Visited Spirits of French Lick last week. Really like the William Dalton and Lee W. Sinclair. Good price point too! $45 - $50.

@geoffreyrios2250 2 жыл бұрын

Frey Ranch batch # 1 was amazing. Batch 2 on shelves now. The secrets out

@williamleidy6713 2 жыл бұрын

Already a big fan of Starlight.

@BourbonBytes 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, Jason. Many of these are new to me so I'm going to have to seek them out. I see that Middlewest Dark Pumpernickel Rye is on sale at my local shop so just placed an order for it. Can't wait to try it. Cheers! 🥃

@Who_JJonnnnnes 2 жыл бұрын

ASW ftw! Atlanta’s on the map. I’m proud of these guys

@alanpawlowski1202 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to see someone tackle this subject this way rather than the usual "been burned on this one, burned on that one" diatribe we get from the whiskey media. SoFL is the 🐐! Love Driftless Glen, Cedar Ridge and Frey Ranch. I also enjoy Finger Lakes. The others you reviewed I've been looking for for a few months. Home run on focusing on the good little guys and gals out there! 🤘🥃

@89sooner 2 жыл бұрын

Literally got my shipment notification from Frey Ranch this morning for both core bottles...excited! Toured Still Austin in November (it has a great parking lot neighbor in St. Elmo Brewery, a fave of mine)...love the Cask Strength, but so far, I am the contrarian that may prefer the Straight Bourbon to it...but I will keep testing. I normally am not a huge fan of Texas whiskey, but I love both bottles. I still need to try Iron Root Harbinger, but it can be hard to track down.

@andyenochs1145 2 жыл бұрын

This episode was a blast. Shout out to Huber. A super cool place. Got a distillery only peach wood smoked single malt. I hope they release it again it was amazing.

@jims261 2 жыл бұрын

been to leipers fork awesome place and great whiskey great review thanks

@plev10 2 жыл бұрын

Great work sir! Hopefully some of these will find their way to Rhode Island.

@arnold931 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Cedar Rapids, IA. I agree Cedar Ridge is great!

@steveamsp 2 жыл бұрын

Great list. Big fan of Driftless Glen and Still Austin in particular, with Cedar Ridge following close behind. (haven't had much exposure to the rest yet)

@frankd.506 2 жыл бұрын

Had Driftless Glenn while at Wisconsin Dells and I enjoyed it ,a little young but it's been years ill have to pick up another one, your choices lead me to believe you're a midwesterner, Besides Cedar Ridge (Iowa) Cody Road does some fine work and so does Whiskey Acres ( DeKalb Illinois) Few From Evanston not bad and Koval has some interesting juices but not always Bourbon but interesting nevertheless, They're from Chicago Cody Road has a pretty decent rye if you like the occasional rye, have a great weekend.

@levi9515 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great content. Being from French Lick it was nice to see French Lick spirts as well as Starlight on your list!

@tipsywhiskeyshenanigans9229 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, if your ever in Arizona check out adventurous stills and del bac! They have a lot of great stuff they just have smaller distribution. We have a few videos up regarding them and will have a few more up in the near future.

@bobbriante2385 2 жыл бұрын

Just tried the rye and American Single Malt from Corsair Distillery in Nashville. Nice little distillery and the single malt is called Triple Smoke. It was surprisingly good.

@kencase7058 2 жыл бұрын

Great information here. Surprised to not see Leopold Bros make the list.

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

Just havent had enough of their stuff yet. Only that 3 chamber rye,

@drgallup 2 жыл бұрын

Most of these are new to me but I will say Spirits of French Lick 4 grain Sinclair is very good. I've got a cask strength release from Seelbachs, drank one and have one left. I've heard a lot of good things about Frey Ranch too and it seems to be more available than most of the others.

@RonMcClarin 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Frey Ranch is great and I can find it for $40 out here in California.

@michaelespinosa9168 Жыл бұрын

Here in Northern Nevada at Lee's Liquor in Reno : Buy one Frey Ranch get one for 1 Penny!

@WhiskeyFancies 2 жыл бұрын

We love reviewing smaller distilleries for our channel. Just added three more to our list. Thank you. Cheers!

@richardbrandl7832 2 жыл бұрын

Have a bottle of Middle West and agree with you. A fine product with good depth of flavor. I've had chances to pick some Cedar Ridge and haven't yet...it's from Iowa. Guess I'd better give it a shot. Great review of some great craft distilleries.

@thefourroses1108 2 жыл бұрын

Stumpy’s Spirits in Columbia, IL is definitely a distillery on the rise making outstanding whiskey.

@ericbishop4192 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked up a Flying Ace American made, bottled in Holland Michigan. Pretty solid.

@smac2047 Жыл бұрын

This would be a great video to revisit. Give an update and then some more new craft options.

@TheMashandDrum Жыл бұрын

It's happening! Working on it

@K0okyKats 2 жыл бұрын

Just cleared the shelves at Starlight (IN). Their stuff is pretty complex and refined.

@sundayeveningscotch4978 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man! Lots of things here I need to try. I was just looking for some Spirits of French Lick the other day, but couldn't find it at a particular store. Will have to go down to Total Wine soon and grab a few things. Also love hearing some love for Starlight in there!! You gotta come over here and do a pick there sometime! That pumpernickle rye sounds interesting af!! Cheers, buddy.

@garypointer3496 2 жыл бұрын

A few others that I would suggest are Distillery 291 and Mythology Distillery

@iane9552 2 жыл бұрын

Middle west make really good Gin too. Vim and Petal is an excellent American botanical gin.

@jamestaylor9258 2 жыл бұрын

Midwest four grain straight bourbon whiskey showed up in North Carolina, and it is delicious.

@onefordaddyO 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, I'm a Columbus native and was there in June visiting. I picked up a bottle of Middle West and High Bank cast strength. Even the Russells 13 was sitin on the shelf at Krogers! Can't wait to go back. I actually thought The Mash and Drum was a local bar that I could got to. LOL . Could you do something on High Bank and their cast strength?

@TEbourbon 2 жыл бұрын

Was in Evansville and found the new bottle Spirits of French lick out about 3 weeks ago called “The Morning Glory” it uses the Kasha grain. It definitely has a unique flavor profile. I ran across a very small operation out of DC call the lost whiskey club. The bourbon is just ok , but the rye is like drinking a caramel sauce , I like it and would love to see someone on you tube give it a review.

@faintestcarpet 2 жыл бұрын

Being from Columbus, I have yet to try anything from Middle West. Now I feel that I HAVE to check them out. Thanks for the informative content as always.

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

There stuff has definitely gotten better with age. Early on not so much. The pumpernickel rye and wheat whiskeys are great.

@timsprunger1398 2 жыл бұрын

Old 55 in Newtown IN is another one that should get way more attention than it gets.

@chrissgreene 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully shot and edited video. Great content and you have put me on the hint for a few of these. Another one I am fond of is Legends Bourbon from Spirits USA out of Cumming, Georgia. The Legends Barrel Proof Wheated Bourbon is amazing... Bringing home best Wheated Bourbon in Fred Minnick's Ascot Awards this year..

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. That's one I have yet to try.

@dmar929 2 жыл бұрын

hey great channel, reviews are spot on....so many great craft distilleries emerging, and love that they are not sourcing...The bourbon market is about to get flipped upside down in another 5-10 years when we see a lot of these same bourbons mature and reach some double digit age statements(I know thats not a guarantee of a good bourbon, but most likely).... peeps going to be like Buffalo Trace who?

@BretSimmons 2 жыл бұрын

Frey Ranch! Wait until you try their Rye (100% Rye) and single barrel store picks.

@bryonfaber4392 2 жыл бұрын

Found A driftless glen single barrel in jersey good stuff

@Rafael-jj1ye 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if Westland is still considered craft but it’s one of my favorites

@DogsareGodsChildren 2 жыл бұрын

Good times

@jonathanflowers472 2 жыл бұрын

Was catching up on the summer vPubs on Whisky Central. Decided to hop over to your channel. Love the content. I need to get you a Dettling SiB. Crazy good stuff from here in Alabama (Daniel, Rex and Fred Minnick agree!). It's not often Alabama gets to be fancy

@alexb3280 2 жыл бұрын

Was just wishing for an updated craft video for 2021, you read my mind Jason!

@michaellanglie5502 2 жыл бұрын

of that list I've only seen 2 in my area of Mpls. Driftless Glen and Cedar Ridge. I've had them both in my hands, but now they will be in glass soon.

@Hankywood 2 жыл бұрын

Tom's Foolery in Ohio should definitely be on this list, so good! They're very transparent, a whiskey nerds dream.

@Jaybear669 2 жыл бұрын

Check onto Indian Creek Distillery near Huber Heights Ohio. Great history

@willcrouch2834 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s go leiper’s fork. They just released their first batch of bottled in bond bourbon as well

@murduk88 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a bottle of Still Austin's The Musician and can't believe they're charging just $35 for it. Can't wait to try the cask strength. Thanks for including them!

@petersmit7223 2 жыл бұрын

Dude the cask version is so good, under $50 too

@100puremustard5 2 жыл бұрын

I've only had Frey Ranch. Actually it's a barrel proof store pick, 5yr 126.36%abv. The oak notes are impressive for the age\youth. Yes it's a little hot but once you get past that it's a solid BP bourbon. Would love to try this with another 3-5yrs age on it. I've seen some Driftless Glenn Rye store picks I'd like to try. But I've not seen any of these other whiskeys in NorCal. One of our local breweries, Bear Republic (Racer 5 IPA), apparently has a 12yr bourbon they've been working on! I live about 10 minutes from Redwood Empire but that cats already out of the bag! Cheers!

@Steamie0625 2 жыл бұрын

You should try Indian Creek over in New Carlisle. Was there on Sunday they are making some really great juice.

@bradhester9923 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered a bottle of Leipers based on this video and I love it. I am NOT an ) an expert and I have no bone fides in terms of tasting, he’ll I don’t even know what I’m doing, but I have drunk my share of bourbon (and red wine) over the years, and here are initial thoughts on my first pour of the Leipers: toasted marshmallows; slightly burnt peanut brittle; cardboard?; vanilla, definitely; toasted, chocolate fudge Pop Tarts. Delicious.

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

Your better than you think you are. Marshmallow and fudge I definitely get. I'm pouring some now looking for pop tarts. Haha

@ryanparker4775 2 жыл бұрын

Old 55 is another Indiana whiskey to check out.

@scannon90 2 жыл бұрын

Cedar Ridge was a good call. They make an excellent wheat whiskey that is really bready and a lot more flavorful than Bernheim's, and their malted rye whiskey is an unusual product that actually tastes very good and is not just a novelty whiskey, which is frequently what I feel is a shortcoming with some of the oddball whiskies put out by Koval and other craft distillers.

@kyletaylor13 2 жыл бұрын

Litchfield, 1-8 and Ragged Branch need a shoutout here!!!

@LeatherDaddy97 2 жыл бұрын

Jason you dont have to make us all feel inferior with that b-roll. Also great list. Personally i feel like oppidan doesnt get all the credit they deserve, but im not sure how their distribution is.

@stevenrussell9890 2 жыл бұрын

You need to check out King’s Family Distillery of Pigeon Forge, TN! They have some awesome products, my favorite is their “Ryeconic” rye!

@StAustin101 2 жыл бұрын

I am big fan of the ASW Rye, I was able to pick up a special cask strength they released in June. I haven't opened it yet. This was a great video. I am all about supporting small distilleries. Have you tried Roaming Man Tennessee Whiskey? When I travel now instead of craft breweries I look for distilleries.

@ricardoherrera4727 2 жыл бұрын

Garrison Brother’s out of Hye, TX. Give them a try! Awesome video.

@maddie4077 2 жыл бұрын

They're my favorite bourbon at the moment. Love their single barrel. Have balmorea opened now.

@rugbyfan113 2 жыл бұрын

I've yet to find Texas whiskies that I enjoy but I keep hearing about Still Austin so I definitely need to check them out. Awesome video!

@89sooner 2 жыл бұрын

As a regional guy who does wanna buy local-ish, It’s literally the first Texas whiskey that I have enjoyed. I do have my hopes up for Iron Root Harbinger though.

@rugbyfan113 2 жыл бұрын

@@89sooner I tried it right after this and I fell in love with them! They make phenomenal juice and their cask strength is just as good too

@89sooner 2 жыл бұрын

@@rugbyfan113 No argument. It’s a fun little distillery and tasting room/lounge/huge patio (sharing a parking lot with St. Elmo for tasty beers) as well.

@chrisbuzulencia1774 2 жыл бұрын

Heading to OYO in September going to have to make middle west a stop on my list

@christopherfield2886 2 жыл бұрын

OYO is the vodka line of middle west. I also suggest Watershed. It’s also in Columbus OH

@JR-tg1vg 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Jason. Any favorite bottle or company of all these listed? I agree with most all of these being awesome. I’m really digging Wilderness Trail, and I’ve also had some solid rye offerings from Catoctin Creek-Private Triple Cask(Virginia) and McClintock-Bootjack (Maryland). Cheers! 🥃🍻

@G0by0ne 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Westland out of Seattle. You mentioned Woodenville and they are good. But the cask releases and limited releases are amazing of Westlands. Owned by the big guys now, but I always grab a bottle from them on release day.

@philc1884 2 жыл бұрын

Honey, pack up the mini-van. We have to visit several states to buy niche bourbon that can't be found in or near NY. Don't worry, we'll find stuff for the kids to do. It'll be fun, I promise. 😁

@christopherpate7204 2 жыл бұрын

I live close to french lick.

@TheNewMailman 2 жыл бұрын

Wooo

@grahamhannah2108 2 жыл бұрын

The Driftless Glen has a decent bourbon, their Rye is not as good as I had hoped. North Carolina has some decent selections with the Southern Star and Conviction brands. The Southern Star is a high rye bourbon,it’s a little pricey, but very drinkable . For a bourbon aged less than 2 years, the Conviction is surprisingly good, their Double Oak is really good.