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NEW RELEASE: Old Forester’s First Ever “Bottled-In-Bond Rye”, 117 Series

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Old Forester recently debuted its latest expression in the 117 Series: Bottled-in-Bond Rye – This release marks the first Bottled in Bond Rye Whisky handcrafted by Old Forester.  QUICK FACTS The 1897 Bottled in Bond Act required that each bottling be composed of barrels filled during a single distillation season. This small batch of Rye […]

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Samuel Maverick Texas Straight Bourbon Review (Batch 24E)

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By Douglas Fraser Rating: C The Samuel Maverick Distillery is named after Samuel Augustus Maverick (1803 – 1870), a lawyer and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. He is therefore one of those founders of a First Family of Texas. Just a few steps away from the historic Alamo site, the distillery is located …

Maker’s Mark Releases Next Installment In Its Wood Finishing Series

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Maker’s Mark has announced the next iteration of its Wood Finishing Series, The Keepers Release 2025, described as inspired by the warehouse team who ensure every barrel of Maker’s Mark matures consistently to the founders’ taste vision. Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series is a collection of one-of-a-kind expressions that use an innovative wood stave-finishing technique, …

NEW RELEASE: Maker’s Mark 2025 Wood Finishing Series “Keeper’s Release”

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Maker’s Mark just announced the latest installment of its Wood Finishing Series “The Keepers Release”. This limited-edition bourbon honors its dedicated warehouse team responsible for the process of barrel rotation, ensuring the consistent flavor profile that Maker’s Mark is renowned for. The inaugural Wood Finishing Series release debuted June 2024. Labeled “The Heart Release”, it […]

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“BBQ & BARRELS” May 9 – 10 (Owensboro, KY). Your Sensory Dazzling Weekend Awaits!

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Your kick off to summertime wanderlust destination dreams starts in Owensboro (KY), with a BBQ & Barrels immersed weekend experience you’re not going to want to miss! May 9 – 10 (Friday & Saturday), the riverfront city (~1hr 40 min west of Louisville) is hosting the 3rd Annual “BBQ & BARRELS”, a celebration and homage to the city’s sacred bedrock […]

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Van Winkle Bourbon Bottle Sets New Auction Record at Staggering $125,000 via Sotheby’s

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The dice were hot and rolling at a recent Sotheby’s Auction. Reported Friday, March 21, setting a new record for American Whiskey auction sale (post prohibition) at $125,000 for this lone bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle “Van Winkle Selection” Kentucky Bourbon Festival Master Distiller’s Auction 2007. Projected to fetch an estimate range of $30,000 […]

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets Go On Sale In April

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival announced tickets for the 2025 festival will go on sale April 17 with early-access for “Bourbon Insiders” on April 16. The festival will offer multiple ticket tiers, from Bourbon Taster general admission weekend passes to premium VIP experiences. The 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival is Sept. 5-7 in Bardstown, Ky., the Bourbon Capital …

The Joy of Wine: A Guide to Enjoying, Pairing, and Discovering New Favorites

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For centuries, wine has been more than just a drink—it’s been a symbol of celebration, culture, and craftsmanship. Whether it’s a bold red shared over a romantic dinner, a crisp white enjoyed on a summer afternoon, or a glass of sparkling wine raised in a toast, wine has a way of bringing people together and …

Wood, Steel, and Light: The Art of Custom Bar Construction

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So there I was, nursing a glass of whiskey at this new spot, when my buddy Mike wouldn’t shut up about the bar we were leaning on. Not the whiskey selection—the actual physical bar. “Dude, this is old-growth Douglas fir from the Stimson Mill,” he kept saying, running his hand over the surface like it …

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