There’s something inherently thrilling about an Orphan Barrel release—a treasure hunt in liquid form, unearthing forgotten barrels from the depths of Kentucky’s rickhouses. As a longtime fan of their craft, I’m always eager to see what they dig up next, and their latest, Fanged Pursuit, doesn’t disappoint.
Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. has announced its first-ever Rye release, the Orphan Barrel Scarlet Shade, a 14-year-old whiskey that takes
The George Dickel 17-Year Old story goes something like this. While scouring the barrel warehouse for 9-year old whisky, George Dickel distiller Allisa Henley happened upon a row...
When thinking about tasting an exclusive whiskey such as The Gifted Horse, Orphan Barrel's seventh release, I could think of no better place than No Vacancy LA. The 3,400-square-foot, three-level bar that took over Janes House – the last standing Victorian home in Hollywood – has its fair share of charm.
The Orphan Barrel Project was started to celebrate the barrels that were long forgotten. The barrels later discovered in old rickhouses and distilleries, untouched and left to age.