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WhistlePig Offers Sneak Peek Inside Forthcoming Louisville Outpost

July 18, 2025
WhistlePig Whiskey representatives, along with Research and Development Distiller Mitch Mahar, on Thursday escorted media through what will in a...
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ASCOT Awards Best in Show Winners Announced
June 24, 2025
The American Spirits Council of Tasters announced the Best In Show winners for the 2025 ASCOT Awards, including Lasso Motel...
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Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2024 Ranked
December 30, 2024
When assessing 2024’s American whiskey, I see so much growth from smaller distillers and non-distiller producers. This was clearly the...
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Van Winkle Whiskey Collection Returns for 2024
December 12, 2024
Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery and Buffalo Trace Distillery announced the return of the Van Winkle Whiskey Collection.  Renowned for...
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Ranked: Top 100 American Whiskeys for 2022
December 21, 2022
What a year! When I look back on the 2022 American whiskey scene, I saw so much promise from craft...
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Ian Somerhalder Interview
May 2, 2022
Over the years, Fred Minnick has tasted with hundreds of celebrities and notable humans. And while he’s discovered many fine...
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10 Best Bourbons Around $40, Ranked
March 20, 2022
Blind tastings are a lot like sports. You can predict how you think it will go, but you just never...
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ASCOT Awards Best in Show Winners Announced
June 24, 2025

Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2024 Ranked
December 30, 2024

Van Winkle Whiskey Collection Returns for 2024
December 12, 2024
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