Collaborations with innovative and well known heritage and craft brands

Selecting single barrels from more than 75 distilleries a year

Creating new whiskeys (and more!) each year via partnerships or passion projects. 

Occasionally, online only releases of The Reveries will be available on T8KE.com

New Reviews

New Reviews Across the World of Spirits

Real tasting notes from a real person featuring real whiskey (and more!) – never any AI 

The Schtick: Distilled, aged and bottled by Bruichladdich, this release is a 14yr […]
The Schtick: This release is distilled in Indiana by MGP using a 75/21/4 […]
The Schtick: Distilled by Ardbeg, this Eureka release celebrates the 25th Anniversary of […]

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New Press:

Press Releases and New Announcements From The World of Spirits

BrewDog
The Spirits Business reported that BrewDog, a beer brand based in Scotland, is […]
Johnnie Walker
Drinks Intel reported on Jan. 21 that Diageo, the parent company behind brands […]

Recent Exclusive Releases

Working with brands to release exceptional single barrels, formulate custom releases and bring entirely new whiskeys and more to market. 

 THE INFINITE COLLECTION

A partnership with Barrell Craft Spirits that pushes the boundaries of what age statements can deliver. 

RARE CHARACTER KOA SINGLE BARREL

High Proof but Moderately Aged, KOA represents the best of Rare Character’s Single Barrels. 

FOUND NORTH EXCLUSIVE BLENDS

Blenders of the best Canada has to offer, our exclusive Blends are one of my favorite releases every year. 

COMPASS BOX TRANSATLANTICISM

A Transatlantic melting pot of European and American blending talent brings the first custom Compass box.

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About T8KE

Whiskeymaker, Writer & Curator

I’m Jay West, better known as T8ke. I’m the Principle Whiskeymaker for THE REVERIES & 1787 Provenance Bourbon, run a sprawling Private Selection and Barrel Selection Program and pen reviews of spirits from across the globe each week. 

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