Author: Bourbon & Oak

Beam Suntory Introduces Suntory Whisky Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 Edition

It may have come as a surprise that Suntory Whisky Yamazaki® Sherry Cask 2013 was named “World Whisky of the Year” in Jim Murray’s 2015 Whisky Bible. However, sherry cask whisky has been a constant staple of the Suntory Whisky portfolio since 1924, a year after the distillery began construction.Shinjiro Torii, the founding father of […]

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Luxco Introduces a New Handcrafted Irish Whiskey: The Quiet Man

Luxco is proud to introduce its first-ever Irish whiskey, The Quiet Man, set to launch two varieties in the U.S. this month. The handcrafted Quiet Man is produced through Luxco’s partnership with Niche Drinks in Derry, Ireland, and is the first Irish whiskey bottled in Derry in more than 100 years. The Quiet Man brand […]

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Regional Semifinalists Chosen for Heaven Hill Brands, Liquor.com 2016 “Bartender of the Year”

BARDSTOWN, KY – Heaven Hill Brands and Liquor.com announced today the 32 regional semifinalists competing for the 2016 Bartender of the Year competition. Semifinalists will compete in New Orleans, San Francisco, New York, or Chicago beginning February 2016. Over 600 original cocktail recipes using Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur, Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, […]

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Constellation Brands’ Venture Capital Arm Acquires Minority Stake in Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery

Constellation Brands, Inc. announced today that it has acquired a minority stake in Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, which produces a variety of craft whiskeys. Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery will continue to operate independently to produce, market, and sell its products. The investment is the second for Constellation Ventures, the company’s corporate venture capital function, focused […]

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Woodford Reserve Offers Bourbon Academy

WHAT:  Spend a full, interactive day at the Woodford Reserve Distillery learning the fine art of crafting and appreciating bourbon – America’s native spirit.  The day includes an extensive behind-the-scenes tour of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, an interactive demonstration of using grains to make mash, charring a barrel and tasting a variety of whiskeys. The class […]

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2016 Fresh Food Adventures at Shaker Village

2016 Fresh Food Adventures An adventurous monthly dining series celebrating Kentucky foods and spirits Gather around Shaker Village’s roving table for a culinary adventure that sets the stage for creative collaborations, great conversations and new friendships. From celebrated guest chefs, talented mixologists and favorite local musicians, you never know who might drop in or where […]

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Whiskey Bullets

Gear: Whiskey Bullets are stainless steel and can be used to cool your favorite whiskey. They are a great way to chill your drink without diluting it. Whiskey bullets are heavy enough to stay at the bottom of your glass, easy to clean, and are rounded to prevent scratching. They also add a unique look […]

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Kentucky Distillers’ Association Announces New Board Officers, Directors

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Master Distiller Chris Morris of Brown-Forman has been named Chairman of the 136-year-old group that unites, promotes and protects the state’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Morris, an acknowledged authority on Bourbon and Kentucky history who is celebrating his 40th year in the industry, […]

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Luxco Introduces New Handcrafted Irish Whiskey

Luxco Introduces New Handcrafted Irish Whiskey The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey Launching in U.S. in January 2016 Luxco is proud to introduce its first-ever Irish whiskey, The Quiet Man, set to launch two varieties in the U.S. this month. The handcrafted Quiet Man is produced through Luxco’s partnership with Niche Drinks in Derry, Ireland, and […]

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Stillwater Spirits Announces Third Release of Moylan’s American Whisky

Stillwater Spirits of Petaluma, CA is pleased to announce the 3rd release of its award-winning Moylan’s American Whisky, a true single-malt whisky. What makes this particular release a real celebration forwhisky aficionados will be the simultaneous release of two whiskies — the 117.4 proof Double-Barrel Cask Strength Single-Malt Whisky, and 86 proof American Single-Malt Whisky. […]

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