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National Bourbon Month: 5 must-try Kentucky events

National Bourbon Month: 5 must-try Kentucky events

September marks National Bourbon Heritage Month, an opportunity for people all over the country to celebrate something many Kentuckians grew up celebrating. We may see that fragrant nectar of the gods — that amber gateway to some of the best bad decisions ever made —...
Southern Glazer’s to distribute Merica Bourbon

Southern Glazer’s to distribute Merica Bourbon

Merica Bourbon producer Famous Brands has signed a deal with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to distribute the brand in seven US states. Southern Glazer’s, North America’s largest distributor of wines and spirits, will distribute Merica Bourbon in states...
Thinking outside the Bourbon barrel

Thinking outside the Bourbon barrel

Thinking outside the Bourbon barrel With demand outstripping supply, Kentucky’s bourbon distillers are looking for alternatives to longer ageing. Shay Waterworth reports STEVE JOBS, one of the greatest US entrepreneurs of recent times, famously said “innovation...
Chemistry of Whisky

Chemistry of Whisky

Whisky is one of the world’s most popular spirits, and comes in many different classes and types. The character and flavour of these differing types vary widely; this, of course, comes down to their varying chemical composition. Here, we take a look at where some of...
Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Returns

Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Returns

One of the more experimental bottlings from Michters out of Kentucky is their toasted barrel finish releases. Usually quite limited edition in scope, the last time one actually saw the Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon was when it hit stores shelves back in...
Bourbon, beyond American whiskey

Bourbon, beyond American whiskey

Bourbon and beyond in Australia. It starts with demand for American whiskey so high, it’s often not all that easy to get your hands on a special drop –as many bar owners and managers would attest. Over at NOLA, Fischer couldn’t rely solely on suppliers and...