Bourbon

Beam Announces Release of Booker’s By the Pond Batch

July 8, 2025

The James B. Beam Distilling Co. announced the release of Booker’s Bourbon 2025-02 — the By The Pond Batch. This...

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Kirin on Constellation Acquiring Four Roses: ‘Rumor’

February 2, 2017

For sometime, there have been widespread rumors that Constellation Brands plans to acquire Four Roses. Yesterday, these rumors resurfaced in...

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October 19, 2016

Since Jim Beam workers went on strike, I receive a common question: “Will this lead to other distilleries going on...

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September 22, 2016

In celebration of #BourbonRebirth, I’ve named the 15 most-important brands (not distilleries) for bringing bourbon back. My criteria for creating...

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September 14, 2016

Several bourbon industry stalwarts were elected into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, and one bourbon giant earned the even...

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August 31, 2016

In my new book, Bourbon: The Rise, Fall & Rebirth of An American Whiskey, I pay tribute to the men...

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June 28, 2016

Michter’s announced it will not release its annual limited edition Michter’s US 1 Toasted Barrel Bourbon. The company cited a lack...