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DISCUS Warns Against Threatened Trump Tariffs

December 2, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico and Canada immediately after he takes office next month. The...

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Best Bourbon? Or Bourbon Pride? The story of ’18 San Fran Spirits Comp

April 19, 2018

Coming into the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, my mind raced with many wonderful personal and professional things. Jaclyn is...

Bourbon

April 27, 2017

Has bourbon lost its way? The past couple years I’ve been asking this question a lot, as fewer American whiskeys...

Bourbon

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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March 27, 2015

At this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition, I tasted bourbons that absolutely wowed me. This competition restored my faith...

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March 31, 2014

On the plane to San Francisco, I pondered the past year in bourbon and the trends that could impact my...

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March 27, 2013

All lined up, shimmering in charred oak glory with uniquely rich noses, packing those patented smells of caramel and vanilla,...