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February 2, 2023 By Dow Scoggins

6-bottle Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon collection being auctioned for NE Ohio Ronald McDonald House Charities(Febuary 2) – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio is launching its first raffle of rare Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon. The raffle for a six-bottle collection runs through Friday, March 31. Complete Story

Boondocks Just Dropped an 18-Year-Old Bourbon Collectors Will Clamor For(Febuary 1) – Just when you think you’re out, they pull you back in—so goes the Mafia, and so goes the whiskey industry. At least that’s the case with ex-Woodford Reserve distiller David Scheurich, who founded Boondocks American Whiskey in 2016 after four decades in the business. Complete Story

Shortbarrel Bourbon Acquires Atlanta’s Old Fourth Distillery(February 2) – Atlanta-based Shortbarrel Thursday the acquisition of Old Fourth Distillery — the “oldest continuously operating distillery in Atlanta and a pioneer in Atlanta’s recent craft distilling movement.” With the closing of the deal, Shortbarrel has acquired the rights to the Old Fourth brand, existing product inventory, and 1,000 barrels of fine-aged whiskey. The value of the acquisition was not disclosed. Complete Story

Making memories at Buffalo Trace Distillery(February 2) -Along the banks of the Kentucky River is one of the oldest Kentucky traditions. “1786 was when the site was first created. In the early 1800s, Taylor introduced a new process for making whiskey here using column stills,” said Freddie Johnson, a tour guide and ambassador for Buffalo Trace Distillery. Complete Story

The Bottled In Bond Act Of 1897 Established Quality Bourbon In The US(February 1) -Along the banks of the Kentucky River is one of the oldest Kentucky traditions. “1786 was when the site was first created. In the early 1800s, Taylor introduced a new process for making whiskey here using column stills,” said Freddie Johnson, a tour guide and ambassador for Buffalo Trace Distillery. Complete Story

The Absolute Best Scotch Whiskies Between $40-$50 ranked UPROXX Magazine(January 17) – The beauty of Scotch whisky is that it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune to enjoy. There are plenty of modestly priced (in the grand scheme of things) bottles that absolutely rock. In fact, some great Scotch whiskies are priced under $50. The best part? You can usually find these lower-cost gems on the shelf around the country without too much effort. Complete Story

‘The damage was done’: Why Bourbon Haus 1841 in Covington is permanently closed(January 16) – Bourbon Haus 1841, located at 522 Main St. in Covington, announced its closure earlier this month via Facebook. The bar was previously featured on the B-Line, Northern Kentucky’s Bourbon trail, and named one of America’s best bourbon bars by Bourbon Magazine. Complete Story

Tequila overtakes American whiskey in US(Jananuary 13) – Mexican spirit Tequila has surpassed American whiskey in value terms to become the second most valuable spirit category in the US. Furthermore, IWSR Drinks Market Analysis said Tequila was set to overtake vodka in 2023 to be the biggest category by value. Complete Story

Here’s 8 distilleries near Louisville that you may not know about(January 6) – Southern Indiana has a rising distillery culture. There are at least eight distilleries in Southern Indiana within a two-hour drive of Louisville ― and three of those are even closer to Derby City than taking a quick jaunt down to Bardstown. Complete Story 

Here’s Why You Could Soon Be Drinking Whisky Made With Grains That Have Been Extinct for Hundreds of Years(January 4) – Researchers at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, are working on reviving extinct heritage barley varieties, which could be used to make whisky, BBC reported this week. Complete Story

Bulleit’s Former Whiskey Blender Goes to Dread River to Launch Her Own Bourbon(January 3) – Back in 2019, we had the chance to speak with Eboni Major, who at the time was the Whiskey Blender at Bulleit, which falls under the corporate umbrella of spirits giant Diageo. In 2020, Major left Diageo and pursued a racial discrimination lawsuit against her former company (though her attorney voluntarily dismissed that suit in July of last year, a Diageo rep tells us). Now, Major — who was the first Black blender at a major distiller, according to the New York Times – has struck out on her own, releasing her first bourbon since leaving Bulleit. Complete Story

The 2022 Best Whiskey Awards by Whiskey Raiders: Which Brands Came Out on Top This Year? (December 31) – 2022 was a fantastic year for whiskey, and we want to make sure the producers who put out delightful releases over the course of the year get their due. Thus, we’re introducing the 2022 Best Whiskey Awards by Whiskey Raiders, in which we give credit to the best brands and whiskeys of the year. Complete Story

These Women Distillers Are Rising With the American Whiskey Boom(December 29) – It’s been quite a decade for American whiskey — just ask Andrea Wilson and Nicole Austin. Ten years ago, Ms. Wilson was working for Diageo, the spirits giant, overseeing its North American distillation program. And Ms. Austin had just jumped from a consulting job in waste management to Kings County Distillery, a tiny start-up working out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Complete Story

Georgia has a distillery and it’s becoming Legendary!(December 28) – Along with their Vodka and Gin, altogether Legends Distillery has racked up 42 awards including Double Platinum’s at the 2021 & 2022 Ascot Awards with the prestige of being voted the “Best Wheated Bourbon In The Country”, Platinum Best In Class, and 2022 Consumer Choice Award at the SIP Awards and the Vodka achieving the accolade of “Vodka of the Year”, making Legends Distillery Georgia’s highest awarded spirits producer thanks to their patented “Quantum Purity” process that reduces impurities and enhances flavor for a smooth and pure finish. Complete Story 

St. Cloud’s only distillery set to open in early January(December 27) – A new business set to open here in early January will pay homage to the city’s industrial east side and the region’s heritage as a liquor-making hub. Iron Street Distillery will be the city’s only distillery, surprising given the boom in the industry in the state in recent years and given the area’s history. A century ago, farmers in rural Stearns County became nationally known for making some of the highest-quality moonshine available during Prohibition. Complete Story

Round Barn Winery, Distillery, & Brewery looks to add new location(December 26) – The Round Barn Winery, Brewery, and Distillery in Niles is looking to add its next location in the city limits. Plans were disclosed tonight for a restaurant and pub that is centered around community enjoyment. Located at 501 Grant street, the Moersch Hospitality Group plans to renovate a church that dates back to the 1950’s. Complete Story

 

 

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