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Press Release: Annual Cask Strength Bourbon Release From A. Smith Bowman Is Back With An Even Higher Proof

A. Smith Bowman Distillery, prior back-to-back “World’s Best Bourbon” winner at the World Whisky Awards, today unveils A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon Batch #2. Aged a minimum of 10 years with barrels hand-selected by Master Distiller Brian Prewitt and Distiller David Bock, the annual cask strength offering is bottled uncut and non chill-filtered to offer fans the purest whiskey-drinking experience. The second cask strength release from Virginia’s oldest distillery pushes the limits of high […]

December 6, 2022

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Press Release: Corazón Tequila Releases Expresiones del Corazón 2022 Collection

Corazón Tequila is thrilled to announce its Expresiones del Corazón 2022 Collection, featuring two limited-edition añejo tequilas aged in barrels formerly used to age Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbon and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey. Showcasing the extraordinary partnership between Casa San Matías, Mexico’s fourth oldest tequila distillery, and Buffalo Trace, the world’s most award-winning distillery, the annual collection celebrates excellence in distillation, aging and experimentation by marrying Corazón’s premium blanco tequila with barrels that […]

November 10, 2022

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Releases its 2022 Antique Collection Whiskeys

Fans of extra aged and uncut, unfiltered whiskies will be excited to see Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing its full lineup of Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) this fall, including perennial favorite George T. Stagg. Last year, Buffalo Trace opted not to release its uncut, unfiltered 15-year-old George T. Stagg Bourbon because it did not meet the Distillery’s standards for the Stagg brand. This year, the team is happy to report that the 2007 Stagg […]

October 27, 2022

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Press Release: Michter’s Releasing 20 Year Bourbon

Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved a release of Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Michter’s distributors and importers will begin to ship the 2022 edition in early November. “This is a whiskey that I really look forward to when Dan and Andrea decide to release it,” said Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco. “It’s remarkable that a 20 year bourbon can have so many wonderful qualities without […]

October 19, 2022

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Press Release: Blackened By Drew Estate Announced

During last night’s “Freestyle Live: Special Edition” broadcast, Drew Estate, joined by James Hetfield of Metallica and Rob Dietrich of BLACKENED American Whiskey, revealed the mystery cigar contained within the company’s latest Freestyle Live Event Packs … the all-new BLACKENED Cigars “M81” by Drew Estate, an exploration into the deepest, darkest and heaviest depths of the mystical Maduro leaf. BLACKENED Cigars “M81” by Drew Estate is a passion project that brings together three immensely talented […]

September 29, 2022

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Press Release: The Last Drop Distillers Introduce Release No. 28: Drew Mayville’s Signature Blend of Kentucky Straight Whiskeys

The Last Drop Distillers of London continues its quest for curating and creating the world’s rarest and most remarkable spirits with the release of its second Signature Blend: Release No 28: The Last Drop Signature Blend of Kentucky Straight Whiskeys. Created by Sazerac Master Blender Drew Mayville, a founding member of The Last Drop Assembly’s panel of spirits industry experts, this bespoke spirit comprises a blend of vintage straight bourbon and rye whiskeys. Impossible to […]

September 22, 2022

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Kentucky Governor Beshear Proclaims September as Bourbon Heritage Month

In recognizing the Commonwealth’s centuries-old distilling industry, its direct ties to agriculture and its monumental economic and tourism impact, Gov. Andy Beshear has proclaimed September as Bourbon Heritage Month in Kentucky. The Governor on Tuesday presented the formal proclamation to Kentucky Distillers’ Association President Eric Gregory during the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® induction ceremony in Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World. The proclamation, available here, highlights the state’s $9 billion Bourbon and distilling […]

September 15, 2022

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Press Release: Botran Rum Returning to US Market

Botran Rum, the top selling aged rum in Guatemala, has reentered the U.S. market after a three-year hiatus revealing a fresh look and touting new certifications. Enrobed in striking new packaging with iconography inspired by Guatemala’s many natural resources, Botran’s revamped look is a complete departure from the brand’s earlier, more traditional appearance. “The brand refresh is meant to invite consumers to experience the colorful, joyful and vibrant side of Guatemala while better communicating Botran’s […]

September 12, 2022

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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

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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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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!