Brown-Forman announced its longtime master distiller, Jeff Arnett, is “stepping down.” In an email, Arnett revealed he left on his own accord. “It was fully my decision to resign from Jack Daniel’s and I have big plans for the future that I‘d love to share … Continue readingBREAKING: Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Jeff Arnett ‘Stepping Down’
Buffalo Trace has continued progressing in its $1.2 billion expansion even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a press announcement today, the distillery has installed four new cookers, four new fermenters, opened a new high speed-bottling hall, and completed construction on three more barrel warehouses … Continue readingBuffalo Trace Continues $1.2 Billion Expansion
A couple weeks ago, I tweeted an admission that I never thought would come from my account. I love canned cocktails. That tweet led to dozens of canned cocktail companies reaching out, and I was stunned by some of the people who were connected to … Continue readingThe Pandemic Has Me Drinking Canned Cocktails
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously decided to cancel this year’s Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame induction and ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Created by the KDA in conjunction with the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in 2001, the … Continue readingBREAKING: Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Cancelled
Who needs bourbon? Fortunately, the world’s leading bourbon personalities are hosting Whiskey From Home, a free worldwide virtual event with seminars, tastings, food pairings and cocktails. It’s May 2, starting at 12 p.m ET. Whiskey From Home lasts five and half hours and streams whiskey-soaked … Continue readingThis Will Be Fun: Whiskey From Home Conference (press release)
Fake News hit the alcohol industry this week, as memes and websites claimed alcohol sales are ceasing or liquor stores are closing in Indiana, Georgia, Illinois, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and others. Facebook flagged these as false to slow the spread of the fake news, … Continue readingFake News Hits Alcohol in Pandemic