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Give 270 Surpasses $2 Million in Charitable Giving
December 31, 2025
Kentucky non-profit Give 270 has officially surpassed $2 million in charitable giving, reaching the milestone following a recent $62,500 donation...
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Bourbon
Diageo ‘reviewing’ relationship with Hilhaven partner Brett Ratner
November 2, 2017
Brett Ratner is the latest Hollywood veteran accused of sexual harassment. The reason I bring it up here, a drinks...
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Bourbon
Former MGP master distiller releases Old Elk
November 2, 2017
When Greg Metze resigned from MGP Ingredients in June 2016, the long-time distiller told me he planned to enter the...
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Bourbon
Federal Guidelines (sort of) on Vintage Whiskey Bottles
November 1, 2017
Earlier this year, Kentucky passed a vintage spirits bill that will allow individuals to resell spirits to licensed retailers and...
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Bourbon
No Van Winkle Rye This Year
October 26, 2017
Sazerac announced its annual Pappy Van Winkle releases today, but said 2017 will have no rye whiskey for the brand....
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Bourbon
Why Woodford Reserve Just Won Kentucky
October 25, 2017
For years, I’ve unofficially tracked bourbon sales in Kentucky liquor stores. Anecdotally, store managers and owners have told me their...
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Bourbon
Craft Moves $3 billion in case sales, report shows
October 24, 2017
Things are looking up for American craft spirits producers. This past week two major reports were released showing that they’re...
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Featured Articles
Forthcoming Fred Minnick Book ‘Bottom Shelf’ Drawing Praise
October 9, 2025
ASCOT Awards Best in Show Winners Announced
June 24, 2025
Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2024 Ranked
December 30, 2024
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