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Bourbon, Podcast May 29, 2020May 29, 2020

Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More Tastes Elijah Craig BP and Talks Greta Van Fleet and White Claw

Listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Google Podcast and TuneIn. Fred and the talented Jonny Hawkins, front man for Nothing More, taste their way through Old Schenley Rye, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof bourbon, Foursquare Rum, High West Bourye and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof whiskey. Along the way, they talk Greta … Continue readingJonny Hawkins of Nothing More Tastes Elijah Craig BP and Talks Greta Van Fleet and White Claw

Bourbon May 29, 2020May 29, 2020

Distillery Heroes: They Fix Stills And Stuff

This article originally appeared in Whisky Magazine in 2016. It takes a lot to run a bourbon distillery. You must acquire corn, rye or wheat, and barley, mill the grains, store them, then cook and ferment to create the rudimentary beer that is distilled and … Continue readingDistillery Heroes: They Fix Stills And Stuff

Bourbon May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

MGP Acquires Prominent Craft Whiskey, Gin

Okay, this is old news. But in my defense–Covid. And during this Covid crap, I missed this press release. That said, I think it still warrants some coverage from me… even though it happened March 2, especially since I am tasting Green Hat Rye against … Continue readingMGP Acquires Prominent Craft Whiskey, Gin

Bourbon May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Wilderness Trail Releases 6 year bourbon

One of the most highly anticipated bourbon geek bourbons is finally here. The Wilderness Trail 6-year-old Wheated bottled-in-bond is $75, and Wilderness is taking orders online only. To order, click here. The distillery reopens June 8. The other releases by the Danville distillery, owned by Shane … Continue readingWilderness Trail Releases 6 year bourbon

Bourbon May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Avenged Sevenfold: Johnny Christ Sips Lagavulin 16 Year Old, Stagg Jr., Rare Breed 291 Colorado Whiskey and More

Fred sits down with the supremely talented Johnny Christ over a good dram. They’re sipping: 291 Rye, Lagavulin 16 year, Stagg jr., Rare breed, and Maker’s private select. This simulcast was recorded before a live streaming audience, with listeners asking questions of the two. Listen … Continue readingAvenged Sevenfold: Johnny Christ Sips Lagavulin 16 Year Old, Stagg Jr., Rare Breed 291 Colorado Whiskey and More

Bourbon May 19, 2020May 23, 2020

New: Weller Single Barrel

Buffalo Trace announced a 97-proof, $49.99 single barrel offering of Weller today. Weller Single Barrel joins the Weller line up of Weller Special Reserve, Weller Antique 107, Weller 12 years old, Weller Full Proof, Weller Craft Your Perfect Bourbon, and William Larue Weller, which … Continue readingNew: Weller Single Barrel

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Author: Fred Minnick

Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More Tastes Elijah Craig BP and Talks Greta Van Fleet and White Claw

Distillery Heroes: They Fix Stills And Stuff

MGP Acquires Prominent Craft Whiskey, Gin

Wilderness Trail Releases 6 year bourbon

Avenged Sevenfold: Johnny Christ Sips Lagavulin 16 Year Old, Stagg Jr., Rare Breed 291 Colorado Whiskey and More

New: Weller Single Barrel