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Core Line Update For Yellowstone With American Single Malt! Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Yellowstone American Single Malt is a huge addition to the core line up of Yellowstone Select, Yellowstone Limited Edition, Minor Case Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin. If you haven’t tried the expressions coming out of Limestone Branch, then you are missing out. I cannot wait to get our hands on […]
When Is The Last Time You Thought Of Wheat Whiskey? Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts: When is the last time you thought about picking up a true wheat whiskey? While wheated bourbons, such as Heaven Hill’s Old Fitzgerald and Larceny, have become all the rage, wheated whiskey may sometimes take a backseat. While Bernheim Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is on almost every liquor store shelf, it might
Woodford Reserve Names Elizabeth McCall Master Distiller Read Post »
Woodford Reserve has announced that Elizabeth McCall is the new Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve. McCall is primed for this position as she previously served as Master Taster and Assistant Master Distiller alongside Chris Morris, Master Distiller. She is the third Master Distiller in the brand’s 26 year history. Chris Morris hands over the reigns
2.1 Million Visitors on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® in 2022 Read Post »
The boom for Kentucky Bourbon and American Whiskey is showing no signs of letting up. Today, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced that a 38% increase in visitors over its previous (Pre-Pandemic) record from 2019. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® saw 2,135,555 total visits. If you haven’t hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® yet, we recommend planning your
Blue Run Lets You Mark Your Barrel CHOSEN With New Single Barrel Program Read Post »
Blue Run Spirits Launches the Ultimate Private Whiskey Barrel Program, Doubling Down on Commitment to Ultra-Premium Consumer Experiences Innovative Program Designed with Engaging Parallels Between America’s Native Spirit and its Greatest Pastimes GEORGETOWN, KY (February 2, 2023) – Blue Run Spirits is taking the wraps off its first Private Barrel Program – and it is unlike anything
Shortbarrel Bourbon Acquires Atlanta’s Old Fourth Distillery Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts We have heard great things about Shortbarrel Bourbon from our friends in the peach state for many months, but that interest has been peaked a little more with the acquisition of Atlanta’s Old Fourth Distillery. They have been known for creating great pours of bourbon and whiskeys, with this opportunity they will
