Author name: Seth Thompson

LIMITED EDITION: Woodford Reserve Releases 2022 “Batch Proof Series”

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Woodford Reserve Batch Proof Series

PRESS RELEASE FROM WOODFORD RESERVE Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression – Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. At 118.4 proof, this expression is part of the annual Master’s Collection series, which celebrates Master Distiller Chris Morris and Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall and their commitment to craftsmanship. Batch Proof is a celebration of […]

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NEW RECORD: $19.2M for a Single Whisky Cask

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Ardbeg Distillery Scotland

The “WHinsanity” of whisk(e)y buying continues…Are you ready for this? $19.2 MILLION. For one cask. That’s one barrel of whiskey. YOUR NEW RECORD. Unbelievable but actually kinda sorta believable in the current climate where just earlier this year, the former record for a whisky cask (Scotch) was set at $18M. The new record cask goes […]

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NEW RELEASE: Old Forester’s 117 Series “Whiskey Row Fire”

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Old Forester 117 Series - Whiskey Row Fire

A catastrophic fire followed by a ground breaking ceremony, in that order, just a few weeks apart. 2015 was a particularly busy year for Old Forester. I remember attending the official ground breaking ceremony in downtown Louisville that year for what is now the Old Forester Distilling Co, a $45M+ 70,000 sq. ft. visitor experience […]

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BREAKING: Bardstown Bourbon Company is BUYING Green River Distillery (Owensboro, KY)

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Green River Distillery

This is interesting. Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo) has announced their plans to buy Green River Distillery (Formerly O.Z. Tyler) in Owensboro, KY. BBCo, est 2014, leaped directly out of the gates with a business plan for contract distilling, meaning they will work with you and make your whiskey to the mashbill and specs of your […]

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Stellum Spirits Debuts 2 New Specialty Releases

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Stellum Spirits Debuts Stellum Black

(LOUISVILLE, KY) – Stellum™ Spirits is debuting its Stellum Black specialty blends, a new evolution in the brand’s portfolio. These specialty blends are ongoing limited releases which incorporate rare barrels to create limited edition bourbons and ryes that deliver robust flavor alongside profound complexity, per the brand. Stellum Black specialty blends offer consumers more in […]

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New Riff Distillery Breaks Ground On Barrel Warehouse Site

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New Riff Ground Breaking

(NEWPORT, KY) New Riff Distilling broke ground this week on its new barrel warehouse facility in Silver Grove, Kentucky, a short drive from the distillery and existing warehouse. The 10 acre site will be capable of holding more than 40,000 barrels of whiskey with room for future expansion. The distillery is an anchoring member of Northern Kentucky’s Bourbon Experience […]

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Playboy Debuting “Rare Hare 1953” 17 Year Bourbon Release

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Rare Hare 1953 Bourbon

Before the golden age of internet, Playboy had one heck of a run. Founded by the infamous silk robe encased opulent flaunting Hugh Hefner in 1953 with a $1,000 loan from his mother, the brand empire would grow to a value of $1B by 2000 (per Wikipedia). Featuring America’s provocative darling Marilyn Monroe on its […]

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Michter’s 10 Year Rye: 2022’s ONLY RELEASE Hitting in July

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Michter's 10 Year Rye

(LOUISVILLE, KY) This July Michter’s will ship its first and ONLY 2022 bottling of 10 Year Rye. Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee commented, “Given that we’re holding back our 10 Year Bourbon until 2023, I’m especially happy to be releasing our 10 Year Rye this summer. It’s one of my very favorite releases.” When remarking […]

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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces BIG Leadership Change

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Heaven Hill Distillery: Max Shira, Kate Latts, Allan Latts

THE BIG CHEESE IS STEPPING DOWN.                 (BARDSTOWN, KY) Max Shapira is a well known name in the Bourbon industry, for good reason. He has been in the leadership role of the family owned/operated Heaven Hill Distillery (HH) since taking the reigns after his father Ed’s passing in 1986, acquiring […]

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Rebel 100 and Ezra Brooks 99 Go Bigger: 1.75L Starting This Month

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Rebel 100 ezra 99 go biggerThe more the merrier…. Lux Row Distillers – the Bardstown, Kentucky, home of the Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Daviess County, David Nicholson and Blood Oath bourbon brands – has added two SKUs to its repertoire of offerings at retail. Beginning in June, the distillery’s Ezra Brooks 99 and Rebel 100 brands will be available in 1.75L […]

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