Chuck Cowdery is regarded as one of the top Bourbon writers around, and is one of the few writers to be inducted into the Kentucky… Read More
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Scotch Whisky Avoids Russian Trade Sanctions For Now
August 8, 2014 – The escalating battle of economic sanctions between Russia and Western nations over the situation in Ukraine has already seen restrictions on… Read More
Episode 489: July 25, 2014
Tasmania’s distillers have been making some unusual and incredible whiskies in recent years, but many of them are flying under the radar of whisky lovers.… Read More
Maker’s Mark Honors Another Cardinal
July 22, 2014 – Maker’s Mark plays both sides of the Bluegrass State rivalry between the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville down… Read More
Kentucky Bourbon Inventory Reaches 5 Million Barrels
July 22, 2014 – For the first time since 1977, Kentucky’s Bourbon distillers have more than 5 million barrels of maturing whiskey stored in their… Read More
Episode 488: July 18, 2014
Celebrity-branded spirits are a big trend these days, and the whisky world is no exception. Last week, we reported on the lawsuit filed by John… Read More
Episode 487: July 11, 2014
Glenmorangie’s Bill Lumsden wanted to push the envelope 16 years ago when he got his hands on some French Oak barriques from an undisclosed Bordeaux… Read More
Bourbon Capital To Get Another Distillery
June 26, 2014 – Bardstown, Kentucky claims the title of “Bourbon Capital of the World”, with the trademark to prove it. Now, Bardstown will be… Read More
Jim Beam Releasing New Signature Craft Bourbons
June 25, 2014 – Jim Beam is putting more emphasis on its Signature Craft line of premium Bourbons with plans to roll out six new… Read More
Episode 484: June 20, 2014
Distilling is serious business, and safety is paramount. Brianna Bailey of The Oklahoman can testify to that…she was an eyewitness to an explosion inside Twister… Read More
Diageo’s Kentucky Distillery Gets Planning Approval
June 18, 2014 – Diageo’s planned $115 million dollar Bourbon distillery has received approval from the Shelby County Planning Commission following a hearing Tuesday in… Read More
Maker’s Mark Testing Cask-Strength Version
June 11, 2014 — Maker’s Mark is working on a limited-edition cask-strength version of its popular Bourbon, with plans to make it available for sale… Read More