Potential Solutions for Kentucky’s Private Barrel Selection Program Legal Dilemma: SB 160 & HB 500
The words “quick action” and “legislation” don’t normally go hand-in-hand. But in the land of Bourbon, hey, desperate times call for desperate measures. Earlier this month, we splashed a story on how Kentucky’s entire “Private Barrel Selection” (PBS) program was called out at a Fall 2021 legislative session by the state regulatory eyes under the […]
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I 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. […]
Dripping 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 […]
The 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 […]
The 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 […]
Monday, Dec 20th, at 9am EST – Buffalo Trace Distillery has teamed up with the Van Winkle family to unleash 2 extremely sought after collections for an online auction benefitting the recent victims of the deadly tornados in Western Kentucky. Entire 5 bottle BTAC lineup including 2020 George T Stagg: Eagle Rare 17 Year George […]
Tragedy and devastation have struck Western Kentucky with a crippling force equal to that of the historical tornadoes that ravaged the Bourbon State. Kentucky’s signature industry is not laying low. The Bourbon community has rallied with its own all powerful counterforce of compassion to raise money for the countless people who have been absolutely upended […]
The growth just can’t stop, won’t stop in Bourbon Country. Good news from Danville, Kentucky this week as Wilderness Trail Distillery has announced plans to increase its daily production of Bourbon and rye whiskey via expanding its fermentation capacity. Wilderness Trail Distillery is new relatively speaking, est. 2012, but they are making some serious noise […]
I know. It’s corny. It’s cliché. But…it’s the holiday season! When you get a shot to incorporate Christmas Vacation, you kinda have to take it, right? At this week’s “rose cutting” ceremony for the brand new Visitor Center Experience at Four Roses Distillery (Lawrenceburg, KY), nothing could capture the profound joy, glory, and essence of […]