Four Roses Bourbon Celebrates 135 Years
Back in 1888, Paul Jones Jr. started selling Bourbon under the Four Roses brand. 135 years later, the brand is stronger than ever, and to… Read More
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FIREBALL has a LIMITED EDITION Release for Father’s Day. Rob Riggle is the Honorary Master Distiller. This Is Real.
OK Fireball, we know what you’re up to here. We see what you’re doing. You’re having FUN! In the intricate world of Bourbon collectors, hey, this subculture of fanatics can sometimes take itself perhaps a little too #amn serious. There…we said it. And don’t get us wrong, we love the passion. It’s interesting, ironic, and […]
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“Bourbon Capital of the World” Hits the Brakes on New Whiskey-Related Projects (Episode 1003: May 7, 2023)
Bourbon’s construction boom in Central Kentucky is raising concerns in Nelson County, home to Bardstown, the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” County officials have reached a compromise with whiskey makers for a 90-day moratorium on planning approval for new warehouses in agricultural zones. Nelson County Judge Executive Tim Hutchins wants a review of current ordinances allowing virtually unfettered development of warehouses without public input, while allowing projects in areas zoned for industrial use to move forward. We’ll talk with Judge Hutchins on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth about the moratorium and the impact of losing millions of dollars in barrel tax Read More »
Sazerac Faces Lawsuit Over Fireball Product Not Containing Whisky
Sazerac Company, Inc. – the makers of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky – are facing a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the branding of its Fireball Cinnamon beverage is misleading, as it is nearly identical to the branding of the company’s signature Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, except the Fireball Cinnamon product does not contain whisky. The labeling […]
Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Law Update – Sazerac Hits Republic National with Friday the 13th Lawsuit.
News broke on January 3 that Sazerac was terminating its distribution relationship with Republic National Distributing Company and moving to numerous smaller distributors in about 30 states. This was such a massive change in the industry that a few days later, we covered it…
$78M Investment for Sazerac Owned “Northwest Ordinance Distilling”
Northwest Ordinance Distilling, a member of the Sazerac family, announced its intention to once again expand its production facility in New Albany, IN, at the former General Mills Pillsbury plant. The $78 million expansion will better allow the company to meet market-demand for their product, and will also bring an additional 50 full-time employees to […]
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Sipp’n Corn Book Review – Lawyerly Libations
I found a new book to add your personal collection or holiday gift list—Lawyerly Libations, Concoctions for the Counselor, Apéritifs for the Attorney, Elixirs for the Esquire, and Additional Alcoholic Anecdotes: A Cocktail Compilation for the Burgeoning Barrister’s Bar, by Michael J. McCormick. While…
Sazerac Co. Investing $600M in Laurel County, KY; RECORD BREAKING Kentucky Distilling Related Investment
Investment in Kentucky’s Bourbon Industry is as strong as the proof of George T. Stagg. In what is being called the largest distilled spirits-related investment on record in Kentucky, the Commonwealth’s Governor’s Office announced Sazerac Co. (owners of Buffalo Trace Distillery) will spend a colossal $600 million to expand into Laurel County. Sazerac Co. is […]
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Thomas S. Moore Extended Cask Finish Bourbons, 2022: Part 2
I’d like to thank the folks at Sazerac for providing these review samples with no strings attached.
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