“We are live!” The text sent chills down my spine. The longtime, tightly held dream came true. My magazine, Bourbon +, was available for subscription. And all the hard work, the risk and my belief that people want in-depth bourbon long-form stories….was about to be … Continue readingI’m Living the Dream
There’s not unanimous distiller support for House Bill 100, which would allow individuals to sell vintage spirits to licensed liquor dealers. Sazerac supports the idea of a Kentucky Vintage Spirits Bill, but not the proposed law’s execution, a company spokesperson said, calling it “unenforceable.” The … Continue readingWill vintage whiskey bill pass? Sazerac calls it ‘unenforceable’
Who wants bourbon from 1908? Soon, that dream may become a reality. The Kentucky legislature introduced legislation that would allow the legal sale of vintage spirits. The act defines vintage distilled spirit as “a package or packages of distilled spirits that: “Are in their original manufacturer’s … Continue readingKentucky Legislature Considers Vintage Spirits Law
It’s that time of year, where the Kentucky governor wears his “bourbon is awesome” hat and signs a piece of paper that declares September “Bourbon Heritage Month” in the Bluegrass. Okay, he didn’t actually where a hat. “Kentucky Bourbon is a thriving, homegrown industry that’s … Continue readingKy. Gov. Declares September ‘Bourbon Heritage Month’
This just in, bourbon is setting records. According to the Kentucky Distillers Association, distillers filled 1,886,821 barrels last year, the most since 1967. The previous all-time high was 1,922,009 barrels filled in 1967, the KDA reported. According to the group, Kentucky Bourbon production has skyrocketed more than 315 percent (455,078 … Continue readingBourbon Boom Sets Records
The Kentucky Distillers Association announced the return of its popular event the Kentucky Bourbon Affair. KDA also announced a partnership with WhiskyLive USA, an interesting addition that will allow Sazerac and non-Kentucky whisky brands to participate in the bourbon-centric event. Louisville will serve as the … Continue readingKentucky Bourbon Affair Returns, Adds WhiskyLive