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DISCUS Leads Trade Mission with U.S. Distillers in Europe
November 7, 2025
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) led an American spirits trade mission last month to Germany and...
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Finished Whiskey Review: Penelope Rose Cask Batch 5
February 3, 2023
Penelope Cooper Series Rose Cask Finish 94 Proof, Batch 5, $80 About: Blend of three MGP mash bills: 45% wheat bourbon...
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Bourbon Review: Southern Cross High Proof
February 3, 2023
Southern Cross “High Proof Bourbon Whiskey” 100 Proof, $110 (Source on price: North Carolina ABC) The Skinny: Veteran Owned. 45%...
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Whiskey Reviews: Back To My Three Times Method
February 1, 2023
I am bringing back scores on this blog and in my YouTube reviews. I am also getting back to my...
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Elijah Craig Rye Review
February 14, 2020
Watch out Old Forester rye. There’s a new value rye in town and it competes with that sweet price point....
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Bourbon Review: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon
September 3, 2015
This review is based on a media sample. Color: Medium amber. I didn’t have a 12-year-old 100 proof product to...
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Bourbon Review: Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17-Year-Old
May 21, 2015
Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17-Year-Old (Media Sample) About this bourbon: Wild Turkey Master’s Keep hits stores in August with an...
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