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Who & What —

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

HIRED:  John Rhea by Stoli Group as master blender, Kentucky Owl.  He was lured from retirement.  He previous had a long career at Four Roses Distillery which he joined as a supervisor and ended as chief operating officer.

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What We’re Reading–

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Wine grape residue as food? UC Davis scientists are studying the possibilities

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A Barrel Company Brings Added Value to a West Virginia County

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

I recently interviewed the head of the Great West Virginia Barrell Co.  They have an interesting story:  West Virginia has been supplying lumber for whiskey barrels — which are made elsewhere — for decades.  Great West Virginia Barrell Co. makes … Continue reading →

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Lost Explorer Mezcal Expands U.S. Distribution

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Lost Explorer Mezcal, an award-winning, sustainably crafted and Oaxacan-cultivated mezcal, said it partnered with Infuse Spirits Group. Infuse has built a strong distribution network spanning 34 states for their unique single-bottle infused vodkas and non-traditional Broken Barrel Whiskey brands. … Continue reading →

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Evan Williams Bourbon Redesigns Small Batch Package

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Evan Williams Bourbon, the second largest selling Bourbon in the world, announced a major redesign of Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch. Named after the year Evan Williams – the first licensed commercial distiller in Kentucky — first opened his distillery … Continue reading →

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EU Tariffs, Expanded Access Top Issues for DISCUS/ACSA

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

As more than 200 distillers from across the country gather virtually for this year’spublic policy conference, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. and American Craft Spirits Association indicated the top priorities for virtual visits with Congress will be the European … Continue reading →

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