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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Bourbon Distillers Prepare to Shut Down

June 9, 2016

Bourbon distillers are about to go into shutdown mode. At least once a year, distilleries shut down for anywhere from...

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May 16, 2016

About once a week, I’m asked: “When is this bourbon bubble going to pop?” My canned answer offers an optimistic...

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March 23, 2016

It was beautiful. The spice, rich caramel, long-and-fruity finish: The Best Bourbon was everything you want in bourbon, and it...

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August 19, 2015

While at Four Roses yesterday, interviewing the new CEO and distiller, I noticed a sample bottle at the round, rotating...

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April 20, 2015

Not too long ago I was having drinks with a whiskey industry person, and he asked: “Why do all you...

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March 6, 2015

If you’re a Four Roses fan, you’ll want to take note. A couple weeks ago at the Bourbon Classic, Four...