Blue Run Spirits Adds Rising Whiskey Star from Wild Turkey Read Post »
Shaylyn Gammon joins Blue Run Spirits as new Whiskey Director after departing Wild Turkey and Campari Group.
161: Mashbill Matchup – Blanton’s Bourbon vs E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Read Post »
Buffalo Trace’s mashbills #1 and #2 go head-to-head in this week’s episode. We taste two solid single barrels; Blanton’s and E.H. Taylor Single Barrel. Find out our thoughts on the house styles of Buffalo Trace Distillery and two hard to get bottles of bourbon. Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure
NASCAR Team Partners With UFC President and Kentucky Bourbon Read Post »
Howler Head Kentucky Banana Bourbon, the official flavored whiskey of the UFC (co-owned by Dana White), will be the primary sponsor for Ross Chastain’s No. 1 Chevrolet in Sunday’s Busch Light Clash at the L.A. Coliseum.
Heaven Hill Expands Whiskey Portfolio with Widow Jane & FEW Spirits Read Post »
BARDSTOWN, KY – Heaven Hill, America’s largest independent, family-owned and operated distilled spirits supplier, has today acquired Samson & Surrey, including its portfolio of brands and facilities. The acquisition of Samson & Surrey further extends Heaven Hill’s portfolio with six high-growth, super-premium brands in several of the industry’s fastest growing categories. “Throughout our 86-year history,
160: Are These the Best 12 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbons? Read Post »
We’re heating things up with 3 barrel proof bourbons that each are a dozen years old. We also discuss storing opened bottles long term and the bourbon and American Whiskey export market. Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength goes up against Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Lux Row’s Limited Edition 12 Year Double Barrel. How
159: Is Bottled in Bond Important to the Modern Bourbon Drinker? Read Post »
We’re discussing Bottled in Bond bourbon this week, including whether this designation is still important in today’s whiskey world. Whether the distillery is a major producer or a craft whiskey maker, the reasons for labeling their spirits as “bonded” will differ. But is this important for the consumer? We also line up 3 Bottled in
