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238: The Past, Present, & Future of Smooth Ambler

238: The Past, Present, & Future of Smooth Ambler Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27672597/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1085999/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Our guests for this episode are Smooth Ambler Founder, John Little, and Travis Hammond, Site Director and current Head Distiller. This wide-ranging conversation is one of the most open discussions we’ve had with a distillery.  We appreciated their openness and honesty as we discussed

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Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Blue-Collar Bourbon Review – Five Nine Bourbon by Troll Co.

Blue-Collar Bourbon Review – Five Nine Bourbon by Troll Co. Read Post »

Today, we are reviewing Five Nine Bourbon Whiskey from Troll Co., the lifestyle brand that celebrates blue-collar America. This bourbon, known as “the tools-down whiskey” was released back in November 2022. The name, Five Nine, comes from the hours many blue collar workers work – from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., instead of the nine to

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Kentucky Distillers’ Association Adds Louisville’s Barrels & Billets as New Member

Kentucky Distillers’ Association Adds Louisville’s Barrels & Billets as New Member Read Post »

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) just announced Barrels & Billets in Jefferson County as the newest and 54th distilling member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry.  Owned by Hillerich & Bradsby Co. (H&B), Barrels and Billets is open to the public and offers guests a

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Partnership Announced for First Tribal-Owned Distillery in Arizona

Partnership Announced for First Tribal-Owned Distillery in Arizona Read Post »

Heritage Distilling has announced a partnership with the Tonto Apache Tribe to develop a spirits distillery adjacent to the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. Heritage Distilling Company, Inc. (“HDC” or “Heritage”), a leading craft distiller of innovative premium brands, today announced a partnership with the Tonto Apache Tribe to develop a spirits distillery and tasting room

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Exciting New Ross & Squibb Distillery Barrel Program Coming Soon

Exciting New Ross & Squibb Distillery Barrel Program Coming Soon Read Post »

Ross & Squibb Distillery Re-energizes Barrel Program for 2023 with New Packaging, In-distillery Private-Selection Option Revamped barrel programs showcase the depth and breadth of the Lawrenceburg, Indiana, distillery’s collection of high-rye bourbon and rye whiskey ST. LOUIS (August 3, 2023) – Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery announcedenhancements to its barrel programs for 2023. New

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