The Sazerac Company is purchasing 19 brands from Diageo. Brands being purchased by Sazerac include Seagram’s V.O. Seagram’s 83, Seagram’s Five Star, Myers’s, Romana Sambuca, Yukon Jack, Booth’s, Goldschlager, Popov, Relska, The Club, Black Haus, Peligroso, Grind, Piehole, Parrot Bay, …
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Dave Pickerell- Gone Too Soon, But Not Soon Forgotten
The passing of Dave Pickerell is sending waves of shock and sadness through the distilling community. A Master Distiller, consultant, and personality-at-large, Pickerell touched the lives and businesses of many. Details are not yet available on the cause other than …
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Buffalo Trace BTAC Lineup Released
Here’s what fans can expect to see captured in crotch shots all over Instagram.
Buffalo Trace’s Freddie Johnson Honored with Hall of Fame Induction
Freddie is pure magic and, if your haven't toured Buffalo Trace with him, you simply haven't lived your best life.
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Four Roses Workers Strike
Three unions including UFCW Local 10D, UFCW Local 23D and NCFO 320 went on strike today at the Four Roses Bourbon distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY. An estimated 53 workers are picketing after failed negotiations concerning increased benefits.
Nicole Austin Filling Distiller Shoes in Tennessee
Nicole Austin, an innovative, smart and feisty industry veteran, is taking over the helm at the distillery formerly known as George Dickel in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
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Heaven Hill Puts Bottled In Bond Back on Top Shelf
You could say that Heaven Hill Distillery is responsible for keeping the notion of Bottled in Bond spirits from going the way of the tax stamp that distinguished them.
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Hard to Swallow
So, Diageo is up to its dirty tricks again… After a failed attempt to lessen the definition of Tennessee whiskey, they’ve put out a Canadian “bourbon mash” whiskey (already discontinued), and now they’re attacking the standards of Scotch whisky with …
Tennessee Craft Whiskey Coming of Age
Davidson Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey from Pennington Distilling Co. Hits Shelves This Week On the third anniversary of its first barreling of Tennessee Whiskey, Pennington Distilling Co. celebrated with a re-branding, a huge party, an expansion announcement, and the launch …
Jack Daniels Gets On The Bottled In Bond Bandwagon
Book your international travel for now if you want to snag one of these “Travelers’ Exclusive” bottles from Jack Daniels! The newest line extension of the familiar Tennessee Whiskey, a Bottled in Bond expression, will ship to major international airports …
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