Bourbon makes history this year with its Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Lineup. And for the first time, the ceremony is open to the public, with tickets available for purchase. On Sept. 14 at the Frazier Museum in Louisville, the following inductees join the hallowed … Continue readingHistoric Bourbon Hall of Fame Lineup
Who wants 12- to 13-year-old Knob Creek? If that’s you, well, you’re in luck: Beam Suntory is launching a limited edition Knob Creek 25th Anniversary cask strength and unfiltered bourbon. The single barrel product will consist of only 300 barrels, the company said. It hits … Continue readingNew Beam Suntory Whiskeys
After announcing a $99.99 SRP for Booker’s, Beam Suntory has decided to not drastically increase the price from $59. Instead, the company says it will gradually increase the price. I first learned of this through social media rumors and Below is the company’s full statement: … Continue readingBeam Suntory Backtracks on Booker’s Pricing
The recent social media rumors about Booker’s increasing MSRP are true. An official Jim Beam spokesperson confirmed today that Beam Suntory is increasing Booker’s from its national MSRP of $59.99 (sells in Ky. in mid $40 range) to $99.99 and will reduce in batch releases … Continue readingBeam Suntory Increases Booker’s SRP to $99.99
After Heaven Hill Brands announced it’s dropping the Elijah Craig 12-year-old age statement, various bloggers offered passionate commentary about Heaven Hill and age statements. (Read: Cowdery, Sku, RW&B and Bourbon Scout. ) Social media rumors also surfaced about the end of Knob Creek’s 9-year-old age statement. … Continue readingKnob Creek’s Aged Future
I frequently tell people that the bourbon business is the most charitable industry I’ve ever covered. They do a lot for veterans, medical charities and the Brown-Forman nearly preserved Downtown Louisville by itself. Now, Maker’s Mark is going on a coat tour, collecting used coats … Continue readingMaker’s Mark Wants Your Coat