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416 - Who Needs $500 Bottles and Distillery Tasting Kits on Bourbon Community Roundtable #82 Jun 29, 2023

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It's another great episode of The Bourbon Community Roundtable and this is the 82nd edition. Over the past few weeks Jack Daniel's has made its case against a dog toy manufacturer all the way to the Supreme Court. There's no better time than the present to have Brian Harra of Sipp'n Corn break it down into what this means for parody law and for anyone else trying to infringe on a trademark. Then we dive in with our first topic with expensive bottles of bourbon. I'm not talking secondary, I'm talking like $500 bottles. The idea came to me when I saw lots of people dismissing the new Daniel Weller release because it's 11 years old and only 4 proof points higher than Weller 12, but Buffalo Trace is putting a price tag that is 900% higher. Does bourbon need $500 bottles? In the second half we look at distillery tasting kits. Four Roses recently announced theirs and people are already getting amped up for it. However, many distilleries have done this in the past and failed. Has the time come when we could see this trend start to take off?

Show Notes:

Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about what distillery could overtake Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection.
Talk about the Jack Daniel's case against the dog toy manufacturer.
Does bourbon need $500 bottles?
Do you think distillery tasting kits will take off?
Why have tasting kits failed in the past?
@breakingbourbon @drinkseelbachs @bourbonr @sippncorn
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Whiskey Quickie: Jefferson's Marian McLain Whiskey Review Jun 27, 2023

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Jefferson's Marian McLain Whiskey. This non-age stated whiskey is 102 proof and $300 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!
DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.

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TWiB: Refunds on Duties and Taxes For Export Bourbons, Four Roses To Sell Limited 10 Recipe Tasting Kit, Heaven's Door Releases The Next Decade Series Jun 23, 2023

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It's This Week in Bourbon for June 23rd 2023. A new bill has been introduced that will refund duties and taxes to export bourbon, Four Roses will sell a limited supply of 10 recipe tasting kits, and Heaven's Door releases their next Decade Series.
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Brown-Forman sells Finladia Vodka to Coca-Cola HBC for $220M and exits Vodka completely.
A new bill has been introduced that will refund duties and taxes to export bourbon
five new bourbon-centric stops have been added to The B-Line
Four roses will sell a limited supply of 10 recipe tasting kits
Heaven's Door unveiled its Decade Series Rye release
Frey Ranch Distillery announced Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon
@brownforman @_the_b_line_ @cocacola @fourrosesbourbon @heavensdoorwhiskey @freyranchdistillery
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415 - The Story Behind Wyoming Whiskey with David DeFazio Jun 22, 2023

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If you're looking for a bourbon that has been crafted by arguably the best distiller of wheated bourbon and blended by the most respected nose in the industry, then you're looking for Wyoming Whiskey. The story of how Wyoming Whiskey got started is fascinating and that's why I invited David DeFazio, one of the original Co-Founders, to come on the show and share how an idea of starting a winery turned into a distillery that failed on their first release, crawled its way back to greatness. David shares the story of buying a Vendome still but not having a distiller and took Steve Nally, the man responsible for decades of wheated bourbon production at Maker's Mark and now serving as the Master Distiller at Bardstown bourbon Company, out of retirement to be the person who would set them up for amazing whiskey for years to come. But, that's not all, David and his team also got Nancy Fraley to come in and be the person who would take their releases to the next level. Plus, stick around to the end to hear about some rye distillation fun.

Show Notes:

Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about stonefruit
What got you into whiskey and how did you carve your path in this industry?
What did you want to come away with when you visited the Kentucky Bourbon Festival trying to start this business?
What did you think Wyoming could offer to the whiskey landscape?
How did you get connected to Steve Nally?
When you started did you feel there was going to be a demand for bourbon?
Did you tell Steve Nally what kind of bourbon to create?
What's the climate like for aging?
Where did the relationship with Nancy Fraley start?
What was your sales plan?
How did you win people back when you failed in your first release?
Did Edrington try to make things super luxury after the acquisition?
Was there a reason that the backstory and founders haven't been on the forefront of the brand story?
@wyomingwhiskey
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Whiskey Quickie: New Riff Yellow Leaming Bourbon Review Jun 20, 2023

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review New Riff Yellow Leaming Bourbon. This 5 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $56 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!
DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.

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TWiB: Jack Daniel's Wins in Court Decision vs Dog Toy, A New Documentary Featuring Empire Rye, Buffalo Trace Launches Daniel Weller Jun 16, 2023

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It's This Week in Bourbon for June 16th 2023. The U.S. Supreme Court sides with Jack Daniel's in the dog toy dispute, a new whiskey documentary is now available called "Fire, Water & Grain: The Story of Empire Rye", and Buffalo Trace launches Daniel Weller, an experimental line exploring different strains of wheat.
Show Notes:

Ken Lewis of New Riff has announced his upcoming retirement
The U.S. Supreme Court sides with Jack Daniel's in the dog toy dispute
Virginia law to keep traditional soft drinks separate from crossover beverages on store shelves
A new whiskey documentary is now available called "Fire, Water & Grain: The Story of Empire Rye"
Research from Yale University suggests that drinking in moderation might be a life-saver
Rabbit Hole presents Dareringer Founder’s Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in PX Sherry Casks
Heaven Hill announced the launch of Square 6 Wheated Bourbon
Buffalo Trace launches Daniel Weller, an experimental line exploring different strains of wheat
Fireball Dragon Reserve, limited-edition bourbon barrel-aged whisky from Fireball
@newriff @jackdaniels_us @empirerye @thebalasbrothers @rabbithole @heavenhilldistillery @bufalotracedistillery @fireballwhisky
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414 - The Problem with Bourbon Taxes and Law with Chad McCoy Jun 15, 2023

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What goes hand-in-hand with bourbon? That's law and taxes. Over the past few years we have seen incredible changes to Kentucky's bourbon laws when it comes to vintage spirits, the three-tier system, and the bourbon barrel tax being removed. All of these are done in an effort to make Kentucky's signature industry thrive. There's been one person behind the scenes with all of this, and that is Chad McCoy. Chad is a Former Kentucky State Representative that took care of Bardstown and wanted to see change happen. He dives into how he got into politics and he gives us an idea how many lobbyists there are vying for attention. It's a fantastic episode that covers the political landscape and how it's really hard to make everyone from producers, distributors, and consumers equally happy.

Show Notes:

Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about bottled-in-bond rye.
Where did you grow up and how did you get into politics?
At what point did bourbon law become more of a focus?
How often would you be hit up by lobbyists?
How does a lobbyist influence your decisions?
Who presented the vintage spirits law bill and what was the motivation behind it?
Is a laser code from a prior year considered vintage?
Can you talk about the bill that bypassed distributors so distilleries to can sell bottles at a gift shop?
Why are trade bodies against NDPs?
Why did you want to get rid of the bourbon barrel tax?
How can consumers make a change?
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Whiskey Quickie: Wolves Lot One Single Malt Whiskey Review Jun 13, 2023

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Wolves Lot One Single Malt Whiskey. This 7 year old single malt is 110 proof and $290 MSRP (correction). Let us know what you think. Cheers!
DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.

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TWiB: Virginia ABC Makes Changes to Lottery Process, 3rd Release of Russell's Reserve 13 Year, Launch of Hardin’s Creek The Kentucky Series Jun 09, 2023

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It's This Week in Bourbon for Jue 9th 2023. Virginia liquor officials said they're taking steps to automate the random lottery process, the third annual release of Russell's Reserve 13-Year-Old Bourbon , and the launch of Hardin’s Creek The Kentucky Series, 3 different 17-year-old Bourbons.
Show Notes:

Virginia liquor officials said they're taking steps to automate the random lottery process
Two comedians who named their Scotch whisky after their on-screen characters have won a trademark dispute against Jack Daniel’s
Sean "Diddy" Combs sues Diageo
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has launched Diddy Direct
Barrel Global announces the launch of its new barrel ownership service
Independent Stave Company has purchased 8,016 forested acres near Somerset KY
Mystic Galactic Bourbon has announced the selection of an orbiter vendor
The release of Bib & Tucker Double Char Bourbon
Dancing Goat Presents series, “Quirky & Humble.”
Bardstown Bourbon Company will soon release Discovery Series #10
That Boutique-y Whisky Company is shining a light on American whiskey in its latest collection
Woodford Reserve has released Woodford Reserve Batch Proof
Third annual release of Russell's Reserve 13-Year-Old Bourbon
Launch of Hardin’s Creek The Kentucky Series, 3 different 17-year-old Bourbons
@barrelglobal @independentstavecompany @mysticfarmdistillery @bibandtuckerbourbon @dancinggoatdistillery @bardstownbourbonco @boutiqueywhisky @woodfordreserve @russellsreservebourbon @hardinscreek
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413 - How To Make a Whiskey RTD with Flavorman Jun 08, 2023

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You hear Ryan and I talk about RTDs or Ready To Drink canned cocktails on This Week in Bourbon all the time and here's the reason why. Most of us got our start into bourbon by mixing it with coke or ginger ale. The modern day drinker is finding their path through cocktails. And now that the seltzer craze has hit, getting your first taste of bourbon through a RTD can be the new gateway. There is one company based in Louisville that has been the go-to company for every drinks company across the country for creating flavored whiskeys, energy drinks, and even RTDs, and that's Flavorman. Brad Nichols and Jordan Plappert from Flavorman join the show as we get a deep-dive into how flavors are developed and how do we begin creating a bourbon-based RTD. It's a fascinating show about conception of ideas, how we can keep sugar volume in check, and how big your pocket book needs to be to get started.

Show Notes:

Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about growing older and your senses.
How did you progress into the drinks business?
What's the general overview of Flavorman?
How do you create or discover new flavors?
Where do you start when creating a spirit-based RTD?
What does conception look like for a bourbon-based RTD?
What difference goes into creating a RTD vs a flavored whiskey?
Can explain the difference in the type of can used based on the metal or material?
Why are whiskey based RTDs higher in alcohol versus seltzer based?
Is malt based cheaper versus spirit based?
How do you reduce sugar volume for those that are health conscious?
How do you choose a product that is ready to pour in a bottle versus in a can?
How do you stabilize an ingredient so it doesn't separate and the shelf life?
What can you offer to customers to get products on shelves sooner?
What's the initial cost to just start the conversation?
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