What They're Saying
From bourbon journalists, podcasts, and the bourbon community itself.
Articles & Features
The Henderson story, the partnership with Jacob Call, and how a 100+ year silence finally broke.
"Henderson brand Silk Velvet Whiskey back on shelves after a century."
Coverage of the official launch in Henderson, Kentucky. The day the brand came home, more than 100 years after Prohibition silenced it.
Watch the segment"Bourbon brand makes 100-year comeback in Henderson."
The local TV story of the revival, the trademark search, and the family that brought a Henderson original back to the bottle.
Read the story"Silk Velvet Whiskey Is Back. How the Hargis Family and Jacob Call Made It Happen."
The full feature on the partnership: trademark research, master distiller selection, and the first hand-picked barrels.
Read the feature"A Henderson, Kentucky Bourbon Legacy Restored."
The original revival announcement. Silk Velvet, crafted since 1880, returns thanks to the dedication of the Hargis family.
Read the article"Henderson family reviving vintage Silk Velvet whiskey."
Hometown coverage of the Hargis discovery, the trademark process, and what the revival means for Henderson, Kentucky.
Read the article"A Kentucky bourbon legacy, smooth as silk."
A long-form essay on the brand's resurrection, the family ties, and the philosophy behind every barrel pulled.
Read the essayVideo Reviews
YouTube reviewers and bourbon channels weigh in on the pour.
"Funky Flavors, Bold Notes — Silk Velvet."
The most-listened bourbon podcast walks through Silk Velvet on camera. Mash bill, profile, and where it sits in today's market.
Watch on YouTube"Favorite Bourbons of 2025."
Silk Velvet earns a call-out in Bourbon Pursuit's annual favorites roundtable. Jump straight to the conversation.
Watch the segment"A 107-Proof Bourbon for Under $50."
Why this is being called a Buy All Day Long pour. A deep dive into the Small Batch Select expression.
Watch the review"How Did Silk Velvet Come Back After 100+ Years?"
The brand's own short-form telling of the revival. Watch the whole arc, from family find to filled bottles.
Watch the story"The Unveiling and Epic Dinner Pairing."
The official launch night in Henderson. Pours, plates, and the moment Silk Velvet returned to the public table.
Watch the night"Best Bourbon Under $50 in 2025."
Quick-cut tasting takes naming Silk Velvet on the short list of best value bourbons of the year.
Watch the shortPodcast Appearances
Long-form conversations with the founders and the master distiller.
"Zach Hargis & Jacob Call on the Revival."
The founders sit down for the long version of the Silk Velvet story. From Henderson cellar to Kentucky shelf.
Listen / watch"Inside the Single Barrel Program."
How a barrel gets picked, what makes a Hargis selection, and why every single barrel is a single bottle of itself.
Listen on YouTube"Silk Velvet Bourbon Awakened."
An episode dedicated to the revival, the family history, and the modern partnership that put liquid back in the bottle.
Listen to the episode"A Long-Form Conversation."
Another seat at the table. The Silk Velvet story told in full, with room for the questions that don't fit a soundbite.
Listen to the episodeAccolades & Rankings
Silk Velvet keeps showing up on year-end lists and best-of rankings from the people who taste everything.
"Top 10 Elevated Everyday Bourbons."
Silk Velvet takes the number one slot on AbandonedBourbon's elevated everyday list. The pour you reach for again.
Watch the reel"Top 5 NDP Bourbons."
Ranked among the best non-distiller producer bourbons of the year. The proof that hand-picking matters.
Watch the reel"Top 10 Bourbon Whiskeys of 2025."
One of only ten bourbons named to a year-end best-of list. A nod to consistency, character, and value.
Watch the reel"Best Value Bourbon of 2025."
Named the year's best value pour. 107 proof, hand-picked barrels, and a price point you can defend at the register.
Watch the reel"The KBF Hype Is Real."
Live from the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The line at the Silk Velvet booth and what the noise is about.
Watch the reel"Silk Velvet at KBF."
Cuts from the festival floor: the pour, the founders, and the story being told one glass at a time.
Watch the shortWriting about Silk Velvet?
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