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Article by Evan Rail from VinePair Recently, Catoctin Creek Distillery was about to close two new distribution deals that would bring its award-winning rye whiskeys to customers in Quebec and France. With craft spirits and other small businesses facing big headwinds, new exports could have provided the award-winning Virginia producer with a welcome lift. But both deals suddenly fell apart, explains Scott Harris, who co-founded the distillery with his wife Becky Harris in 2009. “Our French distributor told us, ‘No, thanks, see you later — there’s no market for you now in this country,’” he says.

Article by Evan Rail from VinePair #bartending #alcohol #beer #bourbon #cocktail

Article by Seth Thompson from The Bourbon Review Angel’s Envy (Louisville, KY) is soon debuting the newest addition to its carefully crafted Cellar Collection: Vol. 5 Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in French Oak Extra Añejo Tequila Barrels.

Article by Seth Thompson from The Bourbon Review #bourbon #distillery #rye #tequila #whiskey

How Long Is Opened Bourbon Good For? If you're a bourbon fan, chances are you have a few open bottles. Here's how long the spirit stays tasting its best for after opening, and how to best store it.

How Long Is Opened Bourbon Good For?

Article by Seth Thompson from The Bourbon Review Kentucky Senator Bourbon has recently debuted its 6th limited edition release "The John Edwards Release", with a $119.99 SRP and 107 proof point.

Article by Seth Thompson from The Bourbon Review #alcohol #bourbon #bartending #dram #kentucky

The best Whisky Podcasts – as recommended by you… - Summerton Whisky Club The best Whisky Podcasts - as recommended by you... our Members and followers have shared the whiskey and whisky podcasts they are listening too

Relax at the end of this Bank Holiday Monday with some whisky entertainment.

Here's our list of the best whisky podcasts as recommended by you…

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G is for Garrison Bros. A Glen something would have been too easy 😂 This one is Port cask finished and nowhere near as hot as some. Nice Victoria plum, grapes and celery on top of the usual bourbon notes.

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

― Martin Luther King Jr.

Tonight's the night #DramFam for our latest Speyside Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the sensory story driven dramfotainment on X and Bluesky, from 19:00 BST via hashtag #SpeysideDistillery #Scotch #Whisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment

With a history spanning 2,000 years, oak barrels are much more than containers — they are a vital ingredient in the production of bourbon whiskey. Sunday, Bill Whitaker takes us inside the largest maker of wooden barrels for a glimpse at the magic and mystique of this essential tradition.

Absolutely fantastic finished Virgina rye. And as a native Marylander, that really pains me to say!

#rye #whiskey #WhiSky

How a rare pink wine grape found a home in Napa Valley Kazumi Wines is the first U.S. producer of Koshu, a rare pink grape from Japan

👀 How a rare pink wine grape found a home in Napa Valley

Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry is caught in a trade war, with tariffs threatening jobs and exports…

Feeling Lucky This #StPatricksDay! ☘️
At STEPUP, we’re grateful to support the next generation of professionals as they find their path & make their mark. Here’s to passion, progress, & the people who make this industry so special! Sláinte! 🥃💚

Let’s go Tucson!
#ACSATucson2025
#wearecraftspirits

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! We are proud to support & uplift the next generation of industry leaders, ensuring a future where every woman has the opportunity to thrive.

Here's to raising the bar—together! 🥃

#STEPUPFoundation #WomenInSpirits #CheersToHer

STEPUP will be at Booth 212 at the @craftspiritsus Convention in Tucson, and we want YOU to stop by!

✨ Bonus: Use the code "STEP" to receive a discount off your convention registration! Link to register in our Bio.✨

#STEPUPFoundation #SpiritIndustry #ACSA2025

In my Slate article I briefly mentioned some coffees that were disqualified from the Best of Panama competition for their unusual fermentation techniques. Here's an interview with one of those producers about what they're working on: sprudge.com/panamas-hach...

Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails pg 696 contr @davidwondrich.bsky.social

strong water

early English term for distilled spirit, first attested to 1590, popular alternative to aqua vitae, gave way to the more specific “brandy,” “geneva,” “rack,” “usquebaugh,” and such.

#Cheers 🍸

In Norway, Lake-Harvested Cocktail Ice Is an Old Business Making a Quiet Comeback Frosty, cooling drinks like juleps and cobblers were trending in early 1800s America, their popularity driven by the recent year-round availability of ice. Blocks of it were cut from ponds and lakes i...

Welp, I wrote about ice again.

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The Notable Flavor Differences Between Rye Whiskey And Bourbon Rye whiskey and bourbon may share many similarities (they are made in similar ways, after all), but they have clear, distinct differences in flavor.

The Notable Flavor Differences Between Rye Whiskey And Bourbon

A headline that reads, “International Week of Black Women in the Arts”. Below a picture showing a circle of Black women’s hands coming together in a unified circle with a quote from Maya Angelou underneath it that says, “Artistic voices inspire change & celebrate our rich culture.” A tagline at the bottom that reads, “Artists, Poets, Makers, Distillers, Marketers, Painters, and more!”

Celebrating International Week of Black Women in the Arts! As part of #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the trailblazers who have shaped history through their talent and vision. Let's STEPUP & support Black women artists today & every day. #BlackWomenInTheArts #STEPUPFoundation #SupportBlackArtists

Check Out The 25 Best Bourbons NOT From Kentucky (2025) The best bourbon in the world doesn’t ALL come from Kentucky. We put together this list of the best non-Kentucky bourbons to prove that.

Here Are The 25 Best Bourbons NOT From Kentucky, Ranked uproxx.com/life/best-bo...

Announcing @usbg.bsky.social LEAD Online Learning with an upcoming educational online seminar: Global Heritage Spirits with Robert Martinez and Kyle Rioux and sponsored by Singani 63.

Register HERE: usbg.org/news/lead-on...

How #tariffs will affect the alcohol industry

For February, this space will be dedicated to receiving thanks for Black contributions to this wicked, ungrateful country.
We begin by celebrating Beyoncé winning both Best Country Album & Best Album.

For creating country music: the Blacks receive your thanks with gladness. You're welcome.

From Johnnie Walker to Corona beer, major alcohol firms could see tariff hit Makers of alcoholic beverages, including Johnnie Walker and Corona beer, could be caught in the crosshairs of a potential trade war after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China.

From Johnnie Walker to Corona beer, major alcohol firms could see tariff hit www.reuters.com/business/ret...

‘STEPUP FOUNDATION KICKS OFF FOURTH ROUND OF ITS IMMERSIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM‘

2025 STEPUP Foundation, Inc. Participants
Intern: Keyah Boyd
Mentor: Sydney Jones
Host Distillery: Corsair Artisan Distillery

Full Press Release: www.stepupinternship.org #STEPUPFoundation
#DiversityEquityInclusion

Catoctin Creek Hot Honey Rye with a silver medal from ACSA.

PRESS RELEASE: Catoctin Creek Hot Honey Rye earns SILVER at the American Craft Spirits Awards in Denver, Colorado.

details: catoctincreekdistilling.com/news?view=ar...