News

Exports Of Tennessee Whiskey Wither Under Trump Trade War

By Richard Thomas According to a new report from Middle Tennessee State University, the Trump Trade War has resulted in a substantial slump in exports for Tennessee’s whiskey companies. Although China’s trade practices are often criticized by prominent figures in both the Democratic and Republican parties, President Trump launched his trade war last year by slapping tariffs on key allies ...

Read More »

Buffalo Trace’s 6th Millionth Barrel Bottled For Charity

Just over a year ago, in April 2018, Buffalo Trace Distillery rolled its seven millionth barrel produced since Prohibition into Warehouse V, the world’s only bonded single barrel aging warehouse. That meant, of course, the existing sixth millionth barrel that had been residing in Warehouse V since 2008 would need to take up new residence. Promptly moved into another warehouse ...

Read More »

Jeptha Creed Launches First Straight Four Grain Bourbon

Earlier this month Jeptha Creed Distillery launched their first Straight Bourbon, a release six years in the making. The Netherys, the family behind Jeptha Creed, spent six years creating something distinctly their own with this bourbon. The Netherys have been farming in Shelby County Kentucky for five generations, and they now grow or locally source all of the grains used ...

Read More »

Woodford Batch Proof 2019 Coming Soon

Woodford Reserve has followed last year’s Batch Proof Bourbon with a new release, this time coming in at a potent 123.2 proof. “Most people do not get to experience the intensity of the aromas and the smoothness of the whiskey at a higher proof point. With this innovative release, whiskey lovers will have the chance to taste Woodford Reserve the ...

Read More »

Jack Daniel’s Comes Out With Legacy Part 2

The Jack Daniel Distillery has announced the second release in its Legacy Edition series, Legacy Edition 2, inspired by one of the distillery’s earliest black labels dating back to the early 1900s. Legacy Edition, which launched in 2018, presents limited-edition variations of labels used throughout the more than 150-year history of the brand. Each unique label provides a tribute to ...

Read More »