Uber Technologies, Inc. and Drizly tell BourbonBlog.com they have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire Drizly for approximately $1.1 billion in stock and cash. So how many bottles of Bourbon will Uber need to deliver to make back their investment? We’ll look into that later. Drizly is the leading on-demand alcohol marketplace in the… Read more »
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. of Louisville, Kentucky releases their new Double Oak I Rye Whiskey Single Barrel Selection along with several other new Rye and Bourbon Single Barrels including Hot Toddy, Dulce de Leche.. Wolf of Rye Street, and Prickly Pear Manhattan.
Buffalo Trace Distillery releases a 20-year-old Double Eagle Very Rare Bourbon. This Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey is the third release in the series, which was introduced in 2019 and has a pricetag of $2,000.
The new Jefferson’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey at 100 Proof will soon be available in limited quantities across the country. The first time you can buy a bottle starts today at Kentucky Artisan Distillery in Crestwood, Kentucky.
From wood type to char level, the barrel has always played an important role in a whiskey’s flavor. Lately, there’s been a rise of brands using toasted barrels to finish their whiskeys. One of the latest being Buzzard’s Roost Toasted Rye blended by Louisville’s Jason Brauner.
American Light Whiskey is a category that has been said to have “saved bourbon”. This obscure classification was created in response to the trends and palate preferences of the 1970s when lighter spirits like gin and vodka proved popular. Enter New Basin Distilling, and their 13-year-old Single Barrel American Light from Madgras, Oregon.
Hard Truth Distilling Co. of Nashville, Indiana tells BourbonBlog.com they have released a new addition to their America’s Original Barrel Smoked Whiskey line: Sipes’ Barrel Smoked Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Master Distiller Emeritus Willie Pratt passed yesterday on December 27, 2020. He was a friend to both the Bourbon whiskey community and also to the spirits industry. Responsible for the Michter’s US 1 series of Bourbon, Rye, American, and Sour Mash Whiskey, he was also good-naturedly referred to as “Dr. No.” Here is why…
Moët Hennessy, a world leader in luxury wines and spirits, has agreed to become WhistlePig’s partner in bringing its premier aged rye whiskey to consumers in selected markets around the world. In addition, as part of this agreement, Moët Hennessy has acquired an undisclosed minority stake in WhistlePig Rye Whiskey of Shoreham, Vermont.
Our private virtual whiskey tasting series continues, so join us with friends at Louisville, Kentucky’s Rabbit Hole Distillery this Friday by signing up and we will taste Cavehill Bourbon Whiskey, Heigold Bourbon Whiskey, Boxergrail Rye, Rabbit Hole Dareringer PX Sherry Cask Bourbon Whiskey.
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