A 20-Year Journey with Highland Park
Martin Markvardsen joined Highland Park as a brand ambassador in 2006. Since then, he’s traveled the world touting the virtues of his favorite whisky. He’s… Read More
Denny Potter
Archiving 180 Years of Dewar’s History
Dewar’s celebrates its 180th anniversary this year, going back to 1846 when John Dewar opened his wine and spirits shop in Perth, Scotland. Jacqui Seargeant… Read More
Potter Jane Distillery Media Day
I had the honor of being invited to the Potter Jane Distillery Media Day the other day. Denny Potter and Jane Bowie are two of the nicest people in the distilling industry. They have built a distillery that is normal… Continue Reading →
On the Road at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
This week, we’re in Bardstown, Kentucky for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which brings together more than 6,000 whiskey lovers from around the world. We’ll… Read More
Campbeltown’s Role in Scotch Whisky History
At one time, Campbeltown, Scotland was the heart of the Scotch Whisky industry with around 30 working distilleries. Over the years, all but two disappeared,… Read More
Ironroot Republic Celebrates 10 Years
Many craft distilleries that came to life in the early 2010’s are marking their 10th anniversaries, and this weekend, the folks at Ironroot Republic Distilling… Read More
An Exercise in Whisky Blending
Anyone can blend one whisky, but to blend a whisky with long-term consistency between batches takes a true talent. This week, we’ll share an informal… Read More
Jane Bowie and Denny Potter Update: NEW DISTILLERY in The Works!
Back in August, shock waves ripped through the Bourbon industry with the news that Maker’s Maker Master Distiller, Denny Potter, and Master of Maturation, Jane Bowie, were departing the iconic red wax wheated Bourbon makers. Today, we were informed by Jane and Denny that there next move….drum roll….their very own distillery in Washington County, Kentucky! […]
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Two Big Names at MAKER’S MARK are DEPARTING
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month as you may have noticed the flood of fantastic upcoming Bourbon releases that commence along with it. Admittingly, we could not have predicted this news bit – Maker’s Mark Master Distiller, Denny Potter, and Master of Maturation, Jane Bowie, have announced they are departing their longtime employer this Friday, […]
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Spirit of Collaboration
Each time I visit Kentucky, I return with a greater sense of self. Though I’ve lived in South Carolina my entire life, Kentucky feels like home. Be it Lawrenceburg, Louisville, or miles of borderless farmland, I always feel welcome, as if I belong. I s…