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Press Release: Evan Williams Announces 2023 Grant Recipients

As an American-made and owned Bourbon, Evan Williams is proud to give back to U.S. military veterans. Through their American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund, they’ve donated $600,000 to organizations benefiting the veteran community. Each year, the American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund awards one-time grants of $4,000–$6,000 to eligible 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) nonprofits that serve the veteran community. The 2023 grant recipients are Veteran Outreach, Infinite Heroes, Battle Dawgs, Heroes Water, HillVets, Azmuth Check Foundation, She’s the Veteran, Robin’s Home, […]

November 10, 2023

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Press Release: Wild Turkey Generations Now Available

Wild Turkey Generations marks the first time three generations of the Russell family have collaborated on a single whiskey, blending storied past with compelling present to honor the family’s remarkable legacy. With over 100 years of combined experience between Wild Turkey Master Distillers Jimmy Russell, Eddie Russell and Associate Blender Bruce Russell, this bourbon is a blend of hand-selected barrels unique to each of their tastes. Bruce, like his grandfather Jimmy, prefers bold bourbon flavors, […]

November 8, 2023

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Press Release: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Ships Yagua and Diamond Crown Black Diamond

This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping the second and final release of the year of its famous Yagua and Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars. A total of 1,200 boxes of Yagua and 600 boxes of Diamond Crown Black Diamond are being shipped to 396 premium cigar retailers in 46 states. “It continues to shock me that Yagua has developed a cult-like following,” said fourth-generation owner Drew Newman. “I didn’t make Yagua to sell. In fact, […]

November 8, 2023

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Press Release: Ferio Tego Adds Two Shorter Formats to Timeless Prestige for Winter Months

After a successful expansion to the Ferio Tego Timeless Prestige blend this summer with the Especiales, Ferio Tego is expanding the available experiences in the blend with two additional vitolas, the Divinos and the No. 4. The Ferio Tego Timeless Prestige Divinos is a beautiful short perfecto, tapered on both ends, and measuring 5” x 32/50/36. “This format is a favorite among cigar connoisseurs as it offers endless development of flavor from first puff to […]

November 8, 2023

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Press Release: Heaven’s Door Bootleg Series V 18-Year Bourbon Finished in Spanish Vermouth Rouge Casks

Heaven’s Door has announced the highly-anticipated annual Bootleg Series release for 2023. Bootleg Volume V is an exceptional 18-year-old straight bourbon whiskey secondarily finished in Spanish vermouth rouge casks. The Bootleg Series offers rare and unreleased whiskeys with special blends and barrel finishes that showcase Heaven’s Door’s innovative approach to whiskey making. Each bottle is adorned with one of Dylan’s original paintings on a hand-crafted ceramic bottle and presented in a bespoke leather journal. ABV: 57% […]

November 3, 2023

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Press Release: Don Doroteo Cigars Announces That the New “Salt of the Earth” Line Of Cigars Is Now Shipping Nationwide

Don Doroteo Cigars announces that the “Salt of the Earth” line of cigars is now shipping to retailers across the United States. The Salt of the Earth line boasts two blends, the Piedra Viva and the Piedra Angular. The Salt of the Earth blends proudly represent Dominican tobacco culture via the use of andullo. Both blends were showcased at the 2023 PCA in Last Vegas this past July. Juan Lugo, co-founder of Don Doroteo Cigars […]

November 3, 2023

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Press Release: J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Opens in Frankfort, Ky

Mattingly 1845 Distillery, created by Jeff Mattingly, a descendant of distilling pioneer John Graves Mattingly, opened its distillery today in Frankfort, Ky. The new distillery features 23,000 square feet, which includes a gift shop, tasting bar, a small pot still, and a premier custom bourbon blending experience. The distillery will offer tours, tastings and the custom bourbon blending experience every day but Sundays. Previously located in Georgetown, Ky., the new location at 20 Reilly Road […]

November 2, 2023

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Press Release: Lost Lantern Opens It’s First Tasting Room in Vermont

Lost Lantern Whiskey Co-founders Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski are thrilled to announce the opening of the award-winning independent bottler’s first tasting room. Located in Vergennes, Vermont (pop, 2,500), at 11 Main Street, the new space will open to the public on Friday, November 3, 2023, and will offer guests the opportunity to taste and purchase bottles of Lost Lantern, representing a wide range of whiskies from distilleries across the United States. Operation is limited […]

November 1, 2023

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Press Release: JC Newman Shipping The American Bison Cigar Case

Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping The American Black Bison Cigar Case. This limited-edition cigar case is unique because both the case and the special cigars inside are all-American. Both the case and the cigars were made in the United States using all-American components. J.C. Newman is releasing 350 cases with a suggested retail price of $300. “The American Black Bison cigar case celebrates the centuries-old tradition of American cigar making,” said Drew Newman. […]

November 1, 2023

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Press Release: Michter’s Named World’s Most Admired Whiskey

For the first time ever, an American distillery has taken home the highest honor in whisky. Michter’s, a Louisville, Kentucky-based bourbon and rye producer, eclipsed the biggest names from Scotland, Japan, Ireland, and beyond to rank first overall in the newly-released 2023 World’s Most Admired Whiskies top 50 list published by Drinks International on October 31, 2023. With this stunning recognition, Michter’s joins a winner’s circle of iconic brands including Yamazaki and Springbank. The results, […]

October 31, 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!