I continue to look forward to each of the three yearly releases of Larceny Barrel Proof. The second release of 2021—B521—is a little higher in proof that A121, and the third release (C921) is slightly higher. I remember that the first release of the…
Who 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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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. […]
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The Jim Beam Distillery reopened at the end of last year, revealing a new era for the Beam Family: a modern take on serving bourbon to the millions of whiskey lovers who flock to Kentucky each year. As a premier bourbon destination, this updated complex reads like an adult version of Disneyland with interactive exhibits, …
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Jumping 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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2022 is the 10-year anniversary of Heaven Hill’s Elijah Craig 12-Year Barrel Proof. Over these years it has given us so much reason to celebrate and it helped lead the trend to barrel proof bourbon. And I look forward three times every year for…
There’s no better time to start planning your next getaway, and our historic Bourbon Manor Bed and Breakfast is one of the best places to stay in Bardstown KY! Not only will you be in the perfect location to check out all of the incredible Bardstown bourbon distilleries our area is known for, but you’ll …
Evan Williams is insanely popular worldwide, and now Heaven Hill has released a newly-redesigned 1783 Small Batch, along with a bump in proof. The name 1783 comes from the year Evan Williams first opened his distillery on the Ohio River in Louisville, when Kentucky…
As part of the grand opening of the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown, Kentucky, Heaven Hill has released a new Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to celebrate the five Shapira brothers, who admittedly “didn’t know a barrel from a box,” but nevertheless started a…
Heaven Hill celebrated the grand opening of the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown, Kentucky last month. This $19 million expansion and renovation of the Bourbon Heritage Center transformed it into a state-of-the-art visitor center. Heaven Hill President Max Shapira and Kentucky Governor Andy…
