Chattanooga Whiskey Founder’s 11th Anniversary Blend Announced
“Founder’s is a great example of how we continue to take the road less traveled. Having 3 Solera Barrels is completely unique to the industry…”
The White Oak Shortage That Could Ruin the Bourbon Industry
A crucial aspect of making bourbon is under threat.
Buffalo Trace Distillery Introduces Old Charter Oak: Spanish Oak
We specifically wanted to test Spanish Oak as part of this collection because of its connection to sherry, which is known to be a nuttier, fruitier spirit. We were curious how those flavors would impact the taste of whiskey, and we are very pleased with the result.
Heaven’s Door to Open Distillery in Kentucky
Heaven’s Door Spirits, the celebrated whiskey brand founded by Bob Dylan, announced today its plans to open a new distillery in Pleasureville, Kentucky. Located on over 160 acres of rolling hills astride Six Mile Creek, the picturesque property was once owned by Squire Boone.
Bourbon Could Be Worth $12.8bn By 2031
The Bourbon market was found to be worth US$7.8 billion in 2021, and is estimated to rise by value to US$12.8bn by 2031, after increasing by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%.
American Whiskey Set Fetches $187,245
Sotheby’s has sold a five-bottle set of American whiskeys from closed distilleries for US$187,245, the rarest lot of its kind to be offered at auction.
DIAGEO Welcomes The Latest Distillers Edition Collection
DIAGEO North America announces the launch of its newest Distillers Edition bottlings in the U.S. – an annual release of limited-edition Single Malt Scotch Whiskies that are double-matured in different types of cask wood, chosen to complement the characteristics of each mature whisky.
Buffalo Trace Reintroduces Special Seasonal Arboretum Tour
Buffalo Trace Distillery, the world’s most award-winning distillery, today announced the re-introduction of their popular Blanton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Tour and Tasting.
Breckenridge Barrel Pick Update – A Non-Decision Decision
This past weekend 10 of us met virtually to pick a replacement barrel of Breckenridge bourbon.
Bourbon & Banter Anniversary – 11+ Years And Counting
Eleven years ago today, I published the first post on Bourbon & Banter titled, “Welcome, Fellow Bourbon Lovers.” A mere seven months before, we started the Bourbon & Banter Facebook page, the first digital property associated with a bourbon c…