Author name: Seth Thompson

History Revived: Green River Distilling Bourbon Returns after 100+ Year Drought

Green River Distilling BourbonWho doesn’t love a good comeback story?  This particular one is 100+ years in the making.  Owensboro, Kentucky sits on banks of the Ohio River just over 100 miles west of Louisville.  Once upon a time, it was a thriving metropolis of whiskey making with 20+ commercial distilleries in the 1800’s – early 1900’s.  It […]

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Is Kentucky’s Entire Private Barrel Selection Program in Jeopardy?

Private Barrel SelectionI saw the headline this week “Private Barrel Kentucky Bourbon In Legal Jeopardy” from Whiskycast’s Mark Gillespie (very good guy btw who runs a terrific show). I immediately thought to myself “Oh sh**, there’s no way”.  But when it comes to booze and laws, hey, anything can happen. Look at Prohibition.  A tingle of fear slowly crept in.  […]

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LIMITED EDITION: KY Owl’s St. Patrick’s Bourbon Whiskey

KY Owl St. Patrick's BourbonQUICK NOTES Hitting shelves nationwide now and throughout the month Blending collaboration between KY Owl’s John Rhea and J.J. Cory Irish Whiskey’s Louise McGuane Used barrels of this limited ed Bourbon will later age J.J. Cory Irish Whiskey 6,500 cases 100 Proof/750ml $135 MSRP It’s never too early to prepare for everyone’s favorite boozy holiday […]

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LIMITED RELEASE: Woodford Reserve Doubled Double Oak 2022 “Distillery Series”

Distillery Series Doubled Double OakJumping into February with both feet! Today, 10am EST, Woodford Reserve is releasing Doubled Double Oak 375ml “Distillery Series” at its distillery in Woodford County, Kentucky. What is Doubled Double Oaked? Double Double Oaked is the result of finishing mature Woodford Reserve Double Oaked for an additional year in a second, heavily toasted lightly charred […]

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Mark of Distinction – Maker’s Mark becomes Largest Distillery Globally to achieve “B-Corp” Status

Maker's Mark DistilleryDripping with goodness. Oozing with…well…a desire. A desire to make their surroundings a better place. To be a better partner to both humanity and Mother Earth. In both its internal working culture and the outside neighboring communities. To be better… In a nutshell, this is my interpretation of being B-Corp certified. Maker’s Mark Distillery in […]

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Buffalo Trace Distillery sets new TOURISM RECORD, exceeds pre-pandemic visitation

Buffalo Trace DistilleryThe surprises and good vibes just keep rolling along in Bourbon Country. Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort, KY) announced today a new ALL TIME RECORD was set in 2021 for its distillery visits as 340,000+ guests walked the enchanting hollow grounds of amber. It’s a 160% increase of visits vs 2020 and a 16% bump up […]

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Buffalo Trace Distillery going BIG on CHARITY in 2022

It’s always good to start the new year off on a giving note. Buffalo Trace Distillery (ya know, the folks that make the mythical BTAC, Blanton’s, Pappy, Elmer, E.H. Taylor, et et) is going all-in this year with a barrage of big sexy chips for the charitable table. Drum Roll……In 2022, they are giving away […]

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KY Bourbon 2021 Economic Report: The Good and The Challenges

KY Bourbon Economic ImpactThe Bourbon State’s signature industry is riding high as the proof of a George T. Stagg bottle. Translation – it’s doing well, very well. Today in the capital city of Frankfort, KY – Governor Andy Beshear, members of Senate and numerous dignitaries gathered to unveil the findings of an economic report detailing the growth, surrounding […]

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Top 10 Best Selling Brands of American Whiskey per “Drinks International”

{Lists and images provided by Drinks International} It’s the age old instinct of curiosity burning in us all. We wanna know what’s doing the best! “Drinks International” media engine has composed the Top 10 hitter for Best Selling Brands of American Whiskey and also “Most Trending” which notes the brands that are on noticeable uptick […]

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NEW RELEASE: 16 Year Cask Strength 2022 “Gray Label Seagrass” by Barrell Craft Spirits

Barrell SeagrassPRESS RELEASE PROVIDED by BARRELL CRAFT SPIRITS Matured for 16 years Distilled in Canada Rye whiskey finished in Martinique rhum, Madeira, and apricot brandy casks Aged in the US and Canada​ Crafted and bottled in Kentucky 130.82 proof cask strength bottling Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS) launched Barrell Seagrass initially in March 2021, a blend of […]

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