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MGP Ingredients to Acquire Penelope Bourbon

MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI), a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions, today announced that its Luxco, Inc. subsidiary has reached a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of Penelope Bourbon LLC (“Penelope Bourbon” or “Penelope”) and its related assets. Founded in 2018, Penelope Bourbon is a family and founder-owned and operated American Whiskey company with a diverse portfolio of high-quality whiskeys in the premium-plus price tiers. The […]

May 9, 2023

Other Review

Tequila Review: Herradura Double Barrel Resposado

Founded in 1870 by Felix Lopez, Herradura is one of the oldest producers of Tequila. The Double Barrel Reposado is aged for 11 months in oak barrels then aged another month in a toasted oak barrel. Herradura invented Resposado Tequila in 1974 and was home to the first female master distiller in the Tequila industry, Teressa Lara Lopez where she worked for 30 years. Tequila Review: Herradura Double Barrel Resposado ABV: 40% (80 Proof) Age: 12 […]

May 7, 2023

Press Release

Press Release: NH Liquor Commission Launches First-Ever Scotch Whisky Raffle to Support Animal Rescue & Therapeutic Organizations

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) is giving one whisky lover a chance to win a prize package of some of the world’s rarest Scotch whiskies, including The Macallan 25-Year-Old, Balvenie 25-Year-Old Single Barrel, Johnnie Walker King George V and Orphan Barrel Muckety Muck 26-Year-Old, to benefit local animal rescue and equine therapy organizations. NHLC is aiming to raise as much as $150,000 for The Animal Rescue League of NH, Friends of the Manchester Animal […]

May 2, 2023

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

According to the Yellowstone Select bottle, “In 2010 Stephen B. Beam and his family founded Limestone Branch Distillery with the intention of crafting only the finest whiskey and the dream of restoring Yellowstone brand to its former glory. In the spring of 2015, over a century after their great-grandfather, M.C. Beam sold his distillery to Yellowstone, that this dream came true. To celebrate the family reunion of sorts they bring us Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.” […]

April 30, 2023

Press Release

Press Release: Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces Peated Bourbon As Its Latest Experimental Collection Bottling

Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced Buffalo Trace Experimental Peated Bourbon, an innovative Kentucky straight bourbon made with smoked peated malt, as the latest innovation from their ongoing Experimental Collection. As the world’s most award-winning distillery, Buffalo Trace Distillery is deeply committed to honoring traditional production techniques while embracing change and pushing the limits of innovation in American whiskey. The Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection, which debuted in 2006 and is celebrating the Peated Bourbon as its […]

April 28, 2023

Press Release

New Release: Michter’s 10 Year Rye

Michter’s addresses shortages with capacity investments and announces its new release of Michter’s 10 Year Rye. As Michter’s continues to face inventory constraints due to strong demand, the company is taking steps to expand capacity responsibly. In recent years, Michter’s has grown fermentation capacity by adding six 18,000-gallon fermenters made by Louisville-based Vendome Copper & Brass Works. In late 2022, Michter’s transitioned its core Shively distillery to a 24/7 operation. Additionally, Michter’s has made significant […]

April 25, 2023

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey Uncut

According to the website, “In June of 2019, the rickhouse that stored much of Blue Note’s inventory collapsed in a terrible summer storm, spilling thousands of barrels and millions of dollars into the muck and mud. Most of the barrels were destroyed by the incredible force of nearly 10 million pounds crumbling six stories to the ground. We thought all was lost, but a special few somehow survived the disaster. Surviving the collapse, however, turned […]

April 23, 2023

Press Release

Press Release: Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces Old Charter Oak: Spanish Oak

Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its exploration into oak tree varietals with the latest release in its Old Charter Oak collection, Spanish Oak Bourbon. Harvested from the forests of northern Spain, the trees used in this year’s experiment were made into staves that were seasoned outdoors before becoming the barrels that aged this unique whiskey. Spanish Oak Bourbon joins the four previous releases in the Old Charter Oak series, including Chinkapin Oak, Mongolian Oak, French Oak, […]

April 21, 2023

Tennessee Whiskey

Whiskey Review: George Dickel No. 12 Sour Mash Tennessee Whisky

Born early in the 19th century, 40 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence George A. Dickel was an established Nashville merchant when he entered the whisky business. Dickel grew his reputation for selling the smoothest, most mellow spirits in the region. Geo. A. Dickel & Co. was born and when the Cascade Hollow Distillery opened in 1878 when George Dickel bought a large share. George Dickel followed in the Scottish tradition of spelling […]

April 16, 2023

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey

I was first enthralled with the story of Horse Soldier when I got together with some guys from Montana over cigars and bourbon. Being in a state controlled liquor state the bottle wasn’t available at the time but it’s been on my radar since that day in September of 2022. According to the website, “The Horse Soldier brotherhood was forged in fire during the first days after the 9/11 attacks. Immediately following this affront on […]

April 9, 2023

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It all started in 1998 when I walked into a cigar shop for the first time in Brooklyn, NY. A desire to try something new led to life long friendships and a career in the cigar industry. I served as a shop manager, blogger, shop owner, writer, marketing coordinator, sales and was an award winning podcaster. After 25 years, I decided it was time to leave the cigar industry. Cigars are still as a passion of mine as is bourbon so I continue the legacy with this website.... Cheers & Long Ashes!