As established by Congress in 1964, Bourbon is a unique product of the United States, making it more American than apple pie and Coca-Cola. These are the stories of today’s bourbons. For yesterdays, read my book, Bourbon: The Rise, Fall & Rebirth of An American Whiskey. For a tasting guide and in-depth production guide, read Bourbon Curious.
The Speed Art Museum’s annual bourbon auction, which takes place 7pm-8:45pm EST, Sept 23, will auction off some of the world’s most hard-to-find whiskeys. Among the bottles is a rare, numbered $12,500 Van Winkle Family Reserve 15-year from the 1990s. This year’s “Art of Bourbon” shelves … Continue reading1990s era Van Winkle Reserve Headlines Art of Bourbon
Peoria-based JK Williams Distilling recently was named “Best in State” for its Gold Zephyr Bourbon in the American Craft Spirits Association (ASCA) Heartland Whiskey Competition. Gold Zephyr Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a four-year bourbon made with using an 80% local corn, 10% wheat, 10% malted … Continue readingJK Williams Takes ‘Best in State’ in ASCA Heartland Whiskey Competition
Last month, I recorded a YouTube video about scams taking place online and in social media. Now, Buffalo Trace has issued a press release, warning fans of an increasing number of consumer frauds that are making their way across social media and the internet. Here … Continue readingBuffalo Trace Warns of Consumer Fraud
Responsibility.org announced Campari Group has joined its list of member companies. As the sixth largest spirits supplier in the world, Campari Group will support the organization’s mission to end impaired driving, eliminate underage drinking and promote responsible consumption. “We are proud to welcome Campari Group … Continue readingCampari Group Joins Responsibility.org
Last week, White Dog Trading became the newest member of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. This is the first time a bourbon broker that helps clients source whiskey has become a member. How does White Dog benefit from joining and vice-versa? Union strikes are not uncommon … Continue reading323 – A Broker Joins the KDA, Union Strikes, and Best Bourbon Marketers on Bourbon Community Roundtable #61
The Speed Art Museum’s annual bourbon auction will auction off some of the world’s most hard-to-find whiskeys, among them a rare, numbered, $12,500 Van Winkle Family Reserve 15-year from the 1990s. The online auction takes place 7pm-8:45pm EST, Sept 23. This year’s “Art of Bourbon” … Continue readingSpeed Art Museum’s Annual Bourbon Auction, Sept. 23, Features Vintage Pappy, Birthday Bourbon, More