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NEW RELEASE: Maker’s Mark Announces 5th and Final Limited Edition Wood Finishing Series “BEP”

NEW RELEASE: Maker’s Mark Announces 5th and Final Limited Edition Wood Finishing Series “BEP” The fifth and final Limited Edition Wood Finishing Series (WFS) by Maker’s Mark has just been announced, no official debut time as of this moment. The…

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Big House Bourbon Review

Big House Bourbon Review Big HouseStraight Bourbon Whiskey Sazerac120 ProofMSRP: $30Review Please enjoy our Big House Bourbon 120 proof review by Ray Marcano Big House 120 Proof Bourbon A very nice bourbon with a nice spice kick at a very reasonable price…

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BOUGHT: Skrewball Flavored Whiskey Acquired by Major Global Spirits Powerhouse

BOUGHT: Skrewball Flavored Whiskey Acquired by Major Global Spirits Powerhouse Skrewball Whiskey launched in 2017, and apparently, the brand is doing anything but screw around. The “Original Peanut Butter Flavored Whiskey”, founded by married duo Steven and Brittany Yeng, surpassed…

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WORLD’S LONGEST BAR: ‘Humble Baron’ Grand Opening at Uncle Nearest Distillery Features Elite Cocktail and Culinary Program

WORLD’S LONGEST BAR: ‘Humble Baron’ Grand Opening at Uncle Nearest Distillery Features Elite Cocktail and Culinary Program Uncle Nearest Distillery (Shelbyville, Tennessee) is no stranger to setting records. Est 2017 by Fawn Weaver, the brand was the first African American…

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Bardstown Bourbon Company ‘Origin Series: Rye’ Debuts Friday March 24th at The Distillery

Bardstown Bourbon Company ‘Origin Series: Rye’ Debuts Friday March 24th at The Distillery Bardstown Bourbon Company is set to debut its Origin Series Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Friday, March 24 at their distillery, starting 9am. SRP being $69.99. This 6-year-old…

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REBEL WITH A CAUSE: ‘Rebel 100’ Straight Rye Whiskey Debuts at a Lovely Low Price

REBEL WITH A CAUSE: ‘Rebel 100’ Straight Rye Whiskey Debuts at a Lovely Low Price Lux Row Distillers (Bardstown, KY) recently announced the newest variant in the Rebel brand family: Rebel 100 Straight Rye Whiskey. Rebel 100 Rye is set…

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NEW RELEASE: Kentucky Peerless Inaugural “High Rye Bourbon” 108 Proof, Coming Soon

NEW RELEASE: Kentucky Peerless Inaugural “High Rye Bourbon” 108 Proof, Coming Soon Kentucky Peerless (Louisville, KY) recently announced the upcoming release of their High Rye Bourbon. The release will take place at the Peerless distillery at 120 North 10th Street,…

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Blue Run Spirits New Distillery Renderings Are Stunning, Slated for Georgetown, KY

Blue Run Spirits New Distillery Renderings Are Stunning, Slated for Georgetown, KY Direct Copy from Blue Run Spirits Press Release Blue Run Spirits recently revealed the first look at its planned whiskey distillery and headquarters in Georgetown, Kentucky, (just outside…

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Michter’s US*1 Rye Review

Michter’s US*1 Rye Review Michter’s US*1Kentucky Straight Rye WhiskeySingle Barrel84.8 ProofAge: NAS, but said to be 5-7 YearsMRSP: ~$45 retailReview Please enjoy our Michter’s US*1 Rye Review! Michter’s US*1 Rye packs quite a bit of flavor for its relatively low…

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Beam Institute Industry Conference Recap 2023

Beam Institute Industry Conference Recap 2023 The 4th Annual James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference took place March 13-15, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky. Read on for a recap of the events. The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits Is…

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Knob Creek 9 Year Bourbon Review

Knob Creek 9 Year Bourbon Review Knob Creek 9 YearSmall BatchKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyAged Nine Years100 ProofKnob Creek Distilling CompanyClermont, KentuckyMSRP: $35-$40 retail (may be found as low as $30)Review Please enjoy our Knob Creek 9 Year Bourbon Review! I…

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Jack Daniel’s Debuts 12 Year Aged Whiskey and 10 Year Aged Batch 2

Jack Daniel’s Debuts 12 Year Aged Whiskey and 10 Year Aged Batch 2 The Jack Daniel Distillery (Lynchburg, TN) announced this week the release of its new 12-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey along with Batch 2 of its 10-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey. The…

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