Local “craft” distillery takes on leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits as investor. Source: Constellation Ventures Invests in Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery | Wine Industry Insight
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Louisville to Host Whisky Live at the Kentucky Bourbon Affair
Whisky Live added to KY Bourbon Affair line up! For Immediate Release – November 24, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Affair fantasy camp will return to Louisville in June 2016 and will host Whisky Live, an international …
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Pappy is coming soon, but not much of it will hit the shelves | Examiner.com
In a press release from Buffalo Trace today, the distillery announced that the much sought-after Van Winkle Bourbons will be available starting in November, although an exact date was not specified. Source: Pappy is coming soon, but not much of …
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Heaven Hill Recreates the Loaves & Fishes Miracle with Stitzel-Weller Era Bourbon
Yet another magical incarnation of the famed Stitzel-Weller bourbon will be labeled by Heaven Hill this fall. With only 3,000 bottles of the 90 proof John E. Fitzgerald Very Special Reserve being released, demand is sure to be as high …
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Four Roses releasing tribute to retiring master distiller Jim Rutledge in September
Word on the street (from Rutledge’s lips) is that this is one of the best Four Roses Limited Editions he’s ever released. As always, they’re not joking about the limited part- get on the good side of your local retailer …
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“I, Whiskey,” The Film This Spirit Deserves, Is Crowdfunding
Lawson Bader, president of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, is urging enthusiasts of the brown water to contribute to his Indiegogo campaign. “It’s the craft of rebels and scientists. It’s the quest of criminals and statesmen, holy men and bootleggers.” Check …
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Old Forester construction kickoff unveils new sign and opening date – Insider Louisville
Brown-Forman’s dynasty expansion continues, even post catastrophic fire. Old Forester construction kickoff unveils new sign and opening date – Insider Louisville.
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Kentucky bourbon icon, “Mr. Four Roses” Jim Rutledge, announces retirement
Kentucky bourbon icon, “Mr. Four Roses” Jim Rutledge, announces retirement – Nashville whiskey | Examiner.com.
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Brown-Forman Spending $12 Million On Whiskey Barrel Facility
The multi-million dollar project Brown-Forman is doing in Indiana is just the latest in a ton of money they are spending on whiskey related build outs. via Brown-Forman Spending $12 Million On Whiskey Barrel Facility.
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It’s not Prohibition, so ditch the old alcohol laws | Goldwater Institute
“When alcohol producers are able to sell directly to retailers and consumers, the sky does not fall. On the contrary, successful businesses grow and consumers have greater choice.” It’s not Prohibition, so ditch the old alcohol laws | Goldwater Institute.
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