Maker’s Mark® Unveils Art Installation by Renowned Artist Dale Chihuly in Honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Bourbon Revolution

LORETTO, Ky-Maker’s Mark®, the pioneer of handcrafted bourbon, is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bourbon Revolution by paying tribute to the vision of the founders of Maker’s Mark® bourbon, Bill Samuels, Sr., and his wife Margie Samuels, with the unveiling of an original artwork, The Spirit of the Maker. Created especially for Maker’s Mark by renowned artist, Dale Chihuly, it is the first of Chihuly’s work to be on public display...

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Diageo Launches A New Spirit Based On J&B Scotch Whiskey - J&B Urban Honey

Diageo announced today that it is to launch J&B URBAN HONEY, a new Spirit Drink based on J&B Scotch Whisky, which has been designed to open up the category to a new generation of men and women. J&B URBAN HONEY is a 35% ABV Spirit Drink made from J&B Scotch Whisky infused with honey and is a characterful drink that creates a balanced and smooth liquid. The taste has been created to be distinctively fresh when...

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Jack Daniel’s Announces 2014 Dates for “Live at the Landmark” Concert Series

LYNCHBURG, TN--The 2014 dates are set for “Live at the Landmark” – a one-of-a-kind concert series sharing great music with other great American landmarks from coast to coast. Featuring some of the hottest, up-and-coming artists and rock bands, “Live at the Landmark” brings whiskey and music together at iconic American landmarks in New Orleans, San Francisco, Chicago and New York before a finale at the ultimate landmark –...

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Chicken Cock American Whiskey Celebrates New Flavor by Declaring First Annual National Cherry Bounce Day

CHARLESTON, S.C., March 26, 2014 --George Washington is rumored to have chopped down a cherry tree or two in his time. Perhaps it was to supply the ingredients for his most beloved libation. George Washington's favorite liquor was his wife Martha's recipe for Cherry Bounce, one of 18th century America's most popular and high-spirited beverages. In honor of National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, Chicken Cock American Whiskey...

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Beam Inc. Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Suntory Holdings

Deerfield, IL - At a special meeting today, stockholders of Beam Inc. (NYSE: BEAM) formally approved the pending $16 billion acquisition of Beam by Suntory Holdings. Upon completion of the transaction, each share of Beam common stock will convert into the right to receive $83.50 in cash (subject to applicable withholding taxes). “Shareholder approval of the acquisition by Suntory is a reflection of the substantial value created...

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Diageo Wins Distiller Of The Year For Investing In Scotch

Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks company, has been named Distiller of the Year 2014 by Whisky Magazine in recognition of the company’s investment in its Scotch whisky business. The coveted accolade was awarded at Whisky Magazine’s annual Global Icons of Whisky awards, with Diageo congratulated on “putting its money where its mouth is” with its £1billion investment in expansion Scotch whisky production capacity across Scotland....

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Blank & Booth - Hot Mess Hatch Green Chile Flavored Whiskey

Blank & Booth - Hot Mess Hatch Green Chile Flavored Whiskey -- 40% ABV, 375 ml....

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Winter Park - Bear Gully Classic Reserve Bourbon Whiskey

      Winter Park - Bear Gully Classic Reserve Bourbon Whiskey -- 53.5% ABV, 750 ml...

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Presenting the Glen Grant 50 Year Old. The Time has Come.

LONDON, 18 March,- This year Glen Grant is releasing an exceptionally rare edition, the Glen Grant 50 Year Old – a fitting tribute to the innovation and whisky craftsmanship woven into the legend of Glen Grant. On 28 October 1963 a rather special cask was hand filled by a young man who, at the time, was unaware that this liquid gold would ultimately shape his destiny. It would slowly mature for 50 years until 25 November...

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Diageo Defends Honor and Quality of Early Times Whiskey

TULLAHOMA, Tenn., March 17, 2014  -- Claiming the integrity of Tennessee whiskey is "under attack" Brown-Forman's Jack Daniels asserts the only way for Tennessee whiskey to be a "premium product representing a world-class standard and utmost quality" is for it to be aged in new oak barrels.  Interestingly, according to the website of Brown-Forman owned Early Times whiskey (www.earlytimes.com/heritage/whisky.aspx), the brand is aged...

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Temperance - Black Swamp American Blended Whiskey

    Temperance - Black Swamp American Blended Whiskey -- 40% ABV, 750 ml....

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Lyon Full Moon Shine Corn Whiskey

Lyon Full Moon Shine Corn Whiskey -- 50% ABV, 750 ml....

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Griffin Claw - Indiana Bourbon Whisky, Indiana Rye Whisky

Griffin Claw - Indiana Bourbon Whisky (50% ABV, 750 ml, Indiana Rye Whisky (40% ABV, 750 ml)....

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Jameson Reveals Limited Edition St. Patrick’s Day Bottle

“In addition to its smooth, balanced taste, one of the things that whiskey fans around the world tell us they love about Jameson is its intrinsic Irish character. Jameson embodies the down-to-earth character of Dubliners so with this new limited edition, we wanted to bring that to life and celebrate the great city which inspired John Jameson to make his now iconic whiskey for the first time over 230 years ago. The new bottle design has been...

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Jack Daniel Distillery Announces Limited Test Launch of “Tennessee Fire”

LYNCHBURG, TN-The Jack Daniel Distillery announced today it will test a new red hot cinnamon spirit called “Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire,” beginning in April. Crafted with Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 whiskey and naturally infused with a proprietary red hot cinnamon liqueur for a smooth and delicious taste, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire will be available in three states – Oregon, Pennsylvania and the distillery’s home state of Tennessee. ...

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Flat Rock StillWrights Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Flat Rock StillWrights Straight Bourbon Whiskey -- 45% ABV, 750 ml....

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Wiggly Bridge White Whisky

Wiggly Bridge White Whisky -- 40% ABV, 750 ml....

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Soundscapers Drumming & Didgeridoo Soundbath

It’s not often that I write about enlightened experiences that don’t involve a great beverage as well, but after spending an evening with Josh Fonseca of Soundscape Drumming I couldn’t resist sharing my experience. Josh led our group in a really fun drum circle, and while I did play drums in high school, this was way better.  To lose yourself in the drumming and group dynamic was not only a musical experience but a spiritual one...

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Mortlach™ Whisky’s New Bottles Revealed

Following last year’s announcement of the rebirth of Mortlach™, one of the most formidable and revered Single Malt Scotch Whiskies to have been created on Speyside, images have now been released that reveal the highly distinctive engineered style of the stunning new Mortlach bottles, along with more distribution and pricing details. In 1823 Mortlach was the first distillery to be built at Dufftown, now one of the epicentres...

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The Singleton Of Dufftown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Launches Two New Variants, “Tailfire” And “Sunray” In 2014

The Singleton of Dufftown Single Malt Scotch Whisky is adding two new, vibrant and exciting variants to its existing range, Diageo has announced. Whilst keeping the smooth, rich nature of The Singleton of Dufftown, both “TAILFIRE” and “SUNRAY” have been created using specially selected casks to enhance particular elements of the flavour profile of this classic Speyside malt whisky. We want to inspire a new generation of whisky drinkers by...

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