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From Carolina Journal The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is scheduled to meet 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, to consider and adopt rules for spirits sold and...
By John Trump Basil Hayden’s 10-year-old, released last month, is, shall we say, comfortably consistent, albeit with a bit more spice. This bourbon is always...
From Booker’s Bourbon Booker’s Bourbon, one of the few super-premium bourbons available uncut and unfiltered, has announced its final and most special release of the year...
From Highland Brewing Co. Asheville’s Highland Brewing Co. is happy to announce the release of Starchaser White, the latest addition to the company’s year-round line-up....
Cruzan, St. Croix rum from the Nelthropp family, is taking its newest expression and using money from its sales to help fund hurricane relief efforts....
Canadian Club 41 Year Old Whisky is the oldest expression released by the brand to date. Canadian Club has been producing whisky for almost 160...
Knob Creek has announced the launch of its most unique rye expression to date, Knob Creek Twice Barreled Rye, the distillery says in a news...
By John Trump Naming the best bourbon bar in your own defined universe is akin to choosing your favorite burger or brewery. It’s an...
More and more these days, buying a nice bottle of whiskey — or whisky — is an investment, more of a long-term project. Something to...
I never doubted Leanne Powell. Not for a second. I did think she was just a bit overly, well, optimistic. But I was terribly, horribly...