Just caught wind of this sweet auction, selling a boatload of vintage whiskey that includes a nice collection of 1970s Van Winkles. It’s the estate of Janet Fosskuhl in Floyd Knobs, Indiana. From their estate…. VINTAGE BOURBON & SPIRITS Old Rip Van Winkle 1977 10-Year Old … Continue readingVintage Whiskey Auction Tomorrow
As firefighters bravely fight the blaze of two Jim Beam warehouses, where some 45,000 barrels are at risk, the bourbon industry’s soul hurts, as it endures another tragedy. Beam reports initial reports suggests it’s a lightning strike that caused the flames. Jim Beam Statement: We … Continue readingJim Beam Fire: Burns More Than Barrels. Statement: 45,000 barrels, ‘young whiskey’
Barton 1792 announced its latest limited edition release– 1792 12-year-old, 96.6 proof. The high rye bourbon serves as master distiller Danny Kahn’s first major release since taking the position last year. Follow my YouTube Channel to see a 1792 tasting next week. The 1792 Aged … Continue reading1792 Adds 12 year High Rye
If you’re in an industry that’s growing leaps and bounds and you have a popular product that’s selling for $12 and critics say it’s every bit as good as your $40 competitor, what do you do? A) Keep it inexpensive and be the People’s Champion. … Continue readingWelcome to the Business of Bourbon: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond
Catoctin Creek Distillery has collaborated with neighboring brewery, Adroit Theory to produce its second batch of Día de los Muertos, a malt whisky. Catoctin Creek’s oldest whisky release to date, the company said, Día de los Muertos is limited, with 147 bottles available at the … Continue readingCatoctin Creek, Adroit Theory Brewing launch $160 Whiskey
Pernod Ricard has acquired the majority of Rabbit Hole Whiskey. The deal was signed yesterday. The sale price was not disclosed. Founder Kaveh Zamanian wrote me indicating he’s keeping his shares and will remain the leader of the company. “I’m keeping the majority of my … Continue readingPernod Ricard Acquires Rabbit Hole Distillery