Sazerac acquired an equity stake in the popular Indian whisky company John Distilleries Private Limited (“JDPL”), the companies jointly announced today. JDPL had FY17 gross revenues of over INR 28 billion in FY17. With sales of more than 13 million cases, JDPL’s portfolio includes Original Choice Whisky, the … Continue readingSazerac acquires equity stake in Indian whisky company
Bourbon distillers continue getting more involved in the concert business. The latest to offer a concert series is Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville, Ky., which announced its “Summer Jams” last week. The first is this week with Jason Sinkhorn 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July … Continue readingWildernerness Trail Jumps Into Music Scene
Since its founding a few years ago, the Kentucky Bourbon Affair has given whiskey lovers some amazing experiences. This year, it’s June 6-11 and tickets are still available for once-in-a-lifetime events: compete in the Jeptha Games, where folks are throwing axes (seriously, I’m going just … Continue readingKentucky Bourbon Affair Brings Axes, Education in 2017
When this pitch came across my desk, my blood started boiling. “Island Company Rum is a new ultra-premium liquor that was created to appeal to both rum lovers and vodka lovers alike. It is a blonde rum with virtually no burn and has even less calories than your favorite liquor. …” Ugh. Vodka. … Continue readingNo, Rum is Not Vodka
The $15 million under-construction Rabbit Hole Distillery has bigger plans than its 24-inch column still may suggest. The distillery tapped Proprietors LLC, owner of the famous New York bar Death & Co., to create a $1.5-million restaurant and bar. Rabbit Hole said there’s no name … Continue readingRabbit Hole Goes Big
I am excited to announce my involvement with the upcoming Bourbon & Beyond event, featuring Stevie Nicks, the Steve Miller Band, many other great bands, iconic chefs and me. Along with celebrity chefs Ed Lee and Chris Cosentino, I’ll be curating the bourbon bar and … Continue readingBourbon & Beyond, and Me