Category Archives: Spirits

7 New Jack Daniel’s Sneaker Prototypes Unwrapped

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the second time  the Brown-Forman brand has partnered with custom sneaker designer Dominic “The Shoe Surgeon” Chambrone.  The first was at NBA All-Star Weekend. The seven shoe concepts, which include a mix of various styles of basketball sneakers, were each inspired … Continue reading →

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Hood River Debuts Easy Rider Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Easy Rider has roots in Oregon and was acquired by Hood River Distillers in 2018 to broaden its premium spirits portfolio. Before reintroducing the brand to consumers, Hood River opted to change the liquid to a four-year old Kentucky Straight … Continue reading →

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Uncle Nearest Debuts a Small Batch Whiskey

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey debuts Uncle Nearest 1884 Premium Small Batch Whiskey.  (93 proof/$49.99) The brand revived the little-known story of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first known African-American master distiller, back in 2017, and launched a namesake whiskey in his honor … Continue reading →

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150 Distillers Flock to Washington for Policy Conference

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

More than 150 distillers are taking part in the conference, a joint project of  the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), It will feature a series of legislative and regulatory sessions on … Continue reading →

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Woodford Reserve Among 1st to Meet All Four 1935 Historical Whiskey Standards

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Woodford Reserve is among the first American whiskey brands to meet the standards adopted Aug. 29, 1935, Brown-Forman said. Available in US and global markets, Woodford Reserve Wheat ($34.95/90.4 proof) is based on historical recipes but influenced by the iconic … Continue reading →

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Khalua Study Finds More than Half of U.S. Millennials Missed a Life Moment Trying to Capture It on Social Media

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

More than half of millennials have missed an important moment because they were trying to capture it on social media. The Zero Likes Given exhibition by Kahlúa, hosted by actress Jackie Cruz, is an effort calling on people to take … Continue reading →

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