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TWiB: Israeli Distillery Makes Bourbon-Style Whiskey, PLCB Execs Get Leftover Pappy Lottery Bottles, Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Has 7 Variants Aug 05, 2022

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It's This Week in Bourbon for August 5th 2022. An Israeli distillery makes country’s first Kentucky bourbon-style whiskey. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board members are investigated after buying leftover Pappy lottery bottles. Goose Island Bourbon County Stout announces 7 variants for this year's release.
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The silent auction for Eastern Kentucky flood victims starts Aug 11th
An Israeli distillery makes country’s first Kentucky bourbon-style whiskey
Jim Beam has revealed plans to invest more than US$400 million to expand the Booker Noe Distillery
TTB proposes to include “American single malt whisky” as a distinctive product of the United States
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board members are investigated after buying leftover Pappy lottery bottles
Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey is celebrating its third anniversary with a pair of new bourbon releases
Lux Row announced Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Lightly Toasted American Oak Barrels
American Mash & Grain releases Borrowed Page Volume 1
Barrell Craft Spirits releases BCS Gray Label Dovetail
Goose Island Bourbon County Stout announces 7 variants for this year's release
@fredminnick @jimbeam @buzardsroostwhiskey @daveisscountybourbon @barrellbourbon @gooseisland @mashngrain
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369 - History and Story of Blade & Bow with Doug Kragel of Diageo Aug 04, 2022

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You've probably heard of the legendary Stitzel-Weller distillery. Getting a taste of whiskey created by this famous place is nearly impossible for the average person. But, there is one opportunity that remains where you can get just a hint at the greatness. Doug Kragel joins the show to give us the history and in-depth breakdown of Blade & Bow. As a brand educator he knows all about the products in the Diageo portfolio and we try and dig into more about the identity of these whiskeys. And to make everyone jealous, we even get to drink the limited 22 year old release.

Show Notes:

Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about distribution markups
How did you get into a role of an ambassador or brand educator?
What was the George Dickel brand like when you started?
How do you determine criteria for an accelerator program?
Why was Blade & Bow created?
How does a partnership form to get whiskey to make this brand without revealing sources?
What's the difference between fractional blending vs solera?
Is there a team or a single master blender?
What if I challenged you and said are there really 20 year old barrels being dumped in the blend?
Why only have a small still at Stitzel-Weller and not try to recreate the magic it once had?
Why have partnership with Garden & Gun at the distillery?
What is the next phase of growth for Blade & Bow?
What does a membership to the Five Keys Club get you?
Why do a 22 Year Blade & Bow vs another Orphan Barrel?
Will we ever see Bulleit distilled whiskey go into Blade & Bow?
@bladeandbowwhiskey @stitzelwellerdistillery
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Whiskey Quickie: Blue Run Reflection 1 Straight Bourbon Review Aug 02, 2022

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blue Run Reflection 1. This non-age stated bourbon is 95 proof and $90 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: Possible Tax Cuts for Kentucky Bourbon Producers, Spirit of Gallo Invests in Horse Soldier Bourbon, Four Gate Drops Four New Releases Jul 29, 2022

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It's This Week in Bourbon for July 29th 2022. A Task force is being formed to investigate and possibly lower taxes imposed on Kentucky bourbon. Spirit of Gallo has invested in Horse Soldier Bourbon.Four Gate drops 4 new releases
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A Task force is being formed to investigate and possibly lower taxes imposed on Kentucky bourbon
Castle & Key now has an AirBNB
A free resource for learning called “Bourbon School” on YouTube by Henrik Brandt
Spirit of Gallo has invested in Horse Soldier Bourbon
21c Museum Hotel’s original Louisville location is an official, top-level Barrel sponsor of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Old Louisville Whiskey is coming to Kentucky in early August
ASW Distillery is releasing Fiddler Chin Music that commemorates the Atlanta Braves’ 2021 Championship run
291 Colorado Whiskey and Master Blender Marianne Eaves collaborate on 291 “E” Eaves Release
Four Gate Whiskey Company has announced four new releases
@horsesoldierbourbon @castleandkey @the_bourbon_nerd @21clouisville @21clexington @21chotels @oldlouisvillewhiskeyco @aswdistillery @braves @distillery291 @mariannebmd @fourgatewhiskey
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368 - Does Heritage Matter and Why Are We Attracted to Finishes? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #70 Jul 28, 2022

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The roundtable is our monthly show where we look at new and interesting angles for the bourbon ecosystem. Marketing plays a big role in whiskey. There always needs to be a story that sells the brand. Last week, an article in VinePair sparked the question as to whether or not you need heritage for American whiskey. How important is it to have a deep lineage to bourbon and is that necessary for customer appeal? In the second half of the show, we break down finished bourbons and why in the past few years have we seen a big surge and what makes that attractive to more consumers.

Show Notes:

Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about the history of barrel proof bourbon.
Does heritage matter in American whiskey?
Why are we attracted to finished bourbons?
@vinepair @bourbonr @breakingbourbon @sippn_corn
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Whiskey Quickie: Rossville Union 2022 Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey Review Jul 26, 2022

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Rossville Union 2022 Barrel Proof. This 7 year rye is 117.2 proof and $70 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: Herz Tracks Down a Counterfeiter from Wisconsin, Bourbon Women SIPosiumTickets Now on Sale, 2022 Yellowstone Limited Edition by Limestone Jul 22, 2022

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It's This Week in Bourbon for July 22nd 2022. Bourbon Women SIPosium details are in and tickets are available. Herz tracks down a counterfeiter who sold bottles through Unicorn Auctions. Limestone Branch Distillery announces the 2022 Yellowstone Limited Edition.

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Update on Heaven Hill from an enthusiast who saw line cheating
Buffalo Trace plans to add a new tourism and dining destination
The Catholic Education Foundation's inaugural online bourbon raffle raised $105,000
The Bourbon Women's annual SIPosium Conference August 25 to 28, 2022
Adam Herz busts a Wisconsin man who sold over $18k in counterfeit bourbons via Unicorn Auctions
Timberwolf Whiskey is launched and caters to outdoors enthusiasts
Brother’s Bond launches its first limited-release, Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength Bourbon
Arcane Distilling introduces its flagship whiskey, Arcane Alpha
A team of four friends and founders announce the release of Hidden Barn Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Limestone Branch Distillery announces the 2022 Yellowstone Limited Edition
@bourbonwomen @unicornchicago @heavenhilldistillery @buffalotracedistillery @brothersbondbourbon @arcane_nyc @hidden_barn @yellowstonebourbon @limestonebranch
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367 - The Literal Rockstar of Bourbon with Bo Garrett of Montgomery Gentry and Wild Turkey Jul 21, 2022

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There's not many people in the bourbon industry that have a story like our guest. Bo Garrett wanted a better life than working in the coal mines of eastern Kentucky. He picked up a guitar and left for Lexington, Kentucky to be discovered. He met some key people that would change his life forever and spent over 20 years together on the road as the lead guitarist for Montgomery Gentry while being sponsored by Jim Beam. After the tragic passing of Troy Montgomery, it sent Bo to a dark place and he needed something. After a fateful run-in with Jimmy Russell while having dinner with Fred Noe, he started giving tours at Wild Turkey and discovered a new passion and became one of their esteemed Brand Builders. After you hear this story, you will see that Bo is the literal rockstar of the bourbon world.

Show Notes:

Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about proofing based on taste or most money
Did you have a family history in moonshining?
When did you start getting into playing guitar?
What genre did you first start with?
What did the music career really take off?
What was your best and worst tour experience?
Do you miss life on the road and touring?
What is your guitar of choice?
Do you still keep in touch with everyone in the band?
How did Booker Beam and Montgomery Gentry come together?
Do you look back on your days on the road and wish you hunted more?
What made you want to be a tour guide at Wild Turkey when you weren't touring?
How are you finding historical information and pictures to share on social media?
Are you digging up more history on Jimmy Russell as you spend time with him?
What else are you doing as a Brand Builder at Wild Turkey?
@wildturkey @montgomerygentry
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Whiskey Quickie: Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Bourbon Review Jul 19, 2022

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke. This non-age stated bourbon is 80 proof and $50 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: Heaven Hill Suspends Special Releases, Bardstown Bourbon Releases Discovery #8 and #9, Heaven’s Door Announces the Decade Series Jul 15, 2022

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It's This Week in Bourbon for July 15th 2022. Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience is currently in the process of changing their special releases. Bardstown Bourbon Company releases Discovery #8 and Discovery #9. Heaven’s Door Spirits announces the inaugural release of its Decade Series.
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A global shortage of bourbon has led to a lack of cheap RTDs in New Zealand
Securities Commissioner in Texas dismissed a cease and desist order against Whiskey & Wealth Club
Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience is currently in the process of changing their special releases
An ABC investigation led to four felony indictments against two men sharing Virginia ABC liquor store information
Copper & Kings has launched a new tour and bourbon
Bardstown Bourbon Company releases Discovery #8 and Discovery #9
Barrell Bourbon Batch 033 is announced
Heaven’s Door Spirits announces the inaugural release of its Decade Series
Woodford Reserve releases its annual limited-edition Batch Proof.
Second Booker’s Bourbon batch of its 2022 collection is here, “The Lumberyard Batch.”
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