The 15th annual Tales of the Cocktail —a bartenders’ convention in New Orleans—happens next week. Considering the high volume of professional cocktail-makers (and drinkers) in attendance, it’s the perfect chance for whisky brands to debut new expressions. And thus Redemption is launching its new wheated bourbon ( detailed here ), Kilbeggan has a single grain Irish whiskey coming out, and Auchentoshan The Bartenders’ Malt will make its first U.S. appearance. Plus, the first Maker’s Mark Private Select barrel in the state of Louisiana will roll out at Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House , the famous French Quarter seafood restaurant and bar....
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