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Press Release: Bourbon Women, Kentucky Distillers’ Association Honor Beloved Industry Author & Champion

Award-winning author and Bourbon columnist Susan Reigler received the ninth annual “Lois Mateus Networking Award” Friday night honoring her distinguished contributions to the legacy of Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and spirits industry. A former restaurant critic and beverage columnist for the Louisville Courier-Journal, Reigler is Bourbon columnist for Food & Dining and Covey Rise magazines and also writes for Bourbon+, LEO Weekly, and American Whiskey Magazine. Reigler accepted the award recently at the Bourbon Women SIPosium […]

September 2, 2022

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

Old Forester has been on the market continuously for longer than any other bourbon and was the first bourbon sold exclusively in sealed bottles. The brand was first bottled and marketed in 1870 by the former pharmaceutical salesman turned bourbon-merchant George Garvin Brown — the founder of the Brown–Forman Corporation. During Prohibition period from 1920 to 1933, Brown–Forman received one of only six licenses authorizing lawful production for medicinal purposes. Today the company is still managed by his […]

August 28, 2022

Press Release

Press Release: Kentucky Bourbon Benefit Raises More Than $1.4 Million For Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief

The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit auction of rare and signed bottles, private barrel selections and more raised over $1.4 million to help ease suffering and restore hope for Eastern Kentucky residents whose communities were ravaged by historic flooding last month. The Kentucky Distillers’ Association partnered with the Bourbon Crusaders charitable organization, Bourbon curator Fred Minnick and Louisville-based Westport Whiskey & Wine on the 10-day auction at www.kybourbonbenefit.com. All proceeds are going directly to the state’s official […]

August 24, 2022

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Press Release: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash 2022 Announced

In September 2022, Michter’s Distillery will release its US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey. This whiskey was released once before in 2019. In September 2022, Michter’s Distillery will release its US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey. This whiskey was released once before in 2019. When Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash, the base of this Toasted release, was selected by The Whisky Exchange as “Whisky of the Year” for 2019, it marked the first time that any […]

August 23, 2022

Rum Review

Rum Review: Coconut Cartel Special

Everyone in Miami seems to have a hustle and for brother and sister Dani and Mike Zighelboim their hustle began in 2013 when they would begin smuggling coconuts. Their first smuggling operation came with a suitcase full of cocunotes from El Salvador to Miami International Airport. Born in Miami to Latin parents, the Zigs grew up between Miami, Guatemala and El Salvador; often spending weekdays in Central America and weekends in Miami. These two drastically different, […]

August 21, 2022

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Press Release: Andrea Wilson To Be Inducted Into The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame®

Michter’s is proud to announce that its Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson will be inducted into The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame®. In 2009, Andrea “broke the glass ceiling” when she became the first woman to ever Chair the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. Andrea is Michter’s Master of Maturation as well as its Chief Operating Officer. As Michter’s Master of Maturation, Andrea manages barrel specifications, barrel procurement, heat cycling and temperature monitoring during aging, tracking maturation […]

August 18, 2022

Press Release

Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces Auction to Benefit Kentucky Flood Victims

In late July, record rainfalls in Eastern Kentucky led to catastrophic damage and the loss of at least 37 lives. Unfortunately, some of Buffalo Trace’s team members in the area did experience the ultimate loss of extended family members. To help raise funds for disaster relief, Buffalo Trace is partnering with Menish Productions on six very rare and unique whiskey packages, including a VIP tour of Buffalo Trace Distillery, available via online auction starting Aug. […]

August 16, 2022

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Broken Barrel Whiskey Cask Strength Bourbon Finished With Broken Barrel Staves

When you think of infused alcohol, you most likely think of Vodka. Infused Bourbon might not even be on your radar. Broken Barrel looks to change that with the introduction of Bourbon infused with Broken Barrel Staves. After a minimum of two years in new charred oak barrels, the bourbon is dumped to steel tanks, where each batch of Broken Barrel is hit with new French oak staves, ex-bourbon barrel staves, and a blend of ex-sherry […]

August 14, 2022

Scotch Review

Scotch Review: Ardbeg Uigeadail Islay Single Malt Scotch

Ardbeg Uigeadail comes from the Ardbeg Distillery and their story is chronicled on their website, but in short it is full of ups and downs. During their history that dates back to 1815, Arbeg went out of business twice. The company finally found stability in 1997 when purchased by Glenmorangie. The distinct Ardbeg taste comes from the malted barley received from Port Ellen and is peated to a level of 50 ppm (parts-per million). It is […]

August 7, 2022

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Traverse City Whiskey Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey Barrel Poof

Travers City Whiskey Co. began as an idea between 3 friends (Chris, Jared and Moti) in 2011. Chris discovered his grandfather’s old patents for distilling whiskey on the family’s farm, it created a spark among three friends to build something close to their hearts — a small batch whiskey company that bottled not only the best whiskey around, but also the friendly, adventurous spirit of “Up North” Michigan. The company was kind enough to send […]

July 31, 2022

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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!