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Barton 1792 Rickhouse Collapse Raises Questions, May Lead To Fines

The damage isn’t over at Barton 1792, following the partial collapse of a rickhouse that left half its contents—some 9,000 barrels—buried under debris or splayed out on the surrounding ground. Many of those barrels were ruptured to some degree and it was at least three hours before initial spill management measures were in place. Although it remains unknown how many ...

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Looming Trade War Threatens Virginia’s Catoctin Creek

More craft distilleries are joining Kentucky’s big liquor companies in complaining that retaliation against President Trump’s steel tariffs are endangering their business. The latest is Virginia’s Catoctin Creek, a favorite among rye enthusiasts for their Roundstone Rye. According to a report by area WJLA, the proposed EU bourbon tariff would add at least $11 to a bottle of their whiskey ...

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GlenDronach Comes Out With 7th Cask Strength Single Malt

The GlenDronach Distillery has released its 7th batch of Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in the finest Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks and presented at cask strength. This whisky recently won a Silver medal at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This expression continues our tradition of crafting and releasing small batches of The GlenDronach ...

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Alltech Opens New Distillery In Kentucky Coal Country

The clouds parted and the sun shone just as crowds gathered in front of Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery for a look at Eastern Kentucky’s first combined beer, bourbon and moonshine operation. Gleaming copper pot stills towered in the background as Alltech officials and community leaders cut the ribbon on the highly anticipated project, which will open for public tours ...

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