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Suntory Buys Beam — Think of it in Symbols
Leave a commentJanuary 13, 2014 by Bourbon Empire
Japanese drinks giant Suntory has purchased U.S. drinks giant Beam Global. Beam is perhaps the most recognizable name in bourbon, …
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Bourbon’s Area 51
Leave a commentDecember 27, 2013 by Bourbon Empire
When whiskey geeks write about MGPI, the distillery best known for making whiskey on contract for other brands, they describe …
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Is Cognac More American Than French? My Most Recent in Slate
Leave a commentDecember 4, 2013 by Bourbon Empire
Cognac has a history that goes way back in the States, even though many are still confused about exactly what …
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Of Origin Stories and Product Placement
Leave a commentNovember 20, 2013 by Bourbon Empire
I can only imagine the audience reaction if a movie about the Founding Fathers featured a scene where John Adams …
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When Women Were Burned as Witches for Making Whiskey
1November 1, 2013 by Bourbon Empire
It’s true, they were. Read about it in my recent write-up of Fred Minnick’s new book, Whiskey Women: The Untold …
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Pappy Van Winkle Jumps the Shark
2October 22, 2013 by Bourbon Empire
The recent theft of about $26,000 worth of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Distillery is sure to …
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When Old is New: Craft Distilling Comes Full Circle
Leave a commentSeptember 5, 2013 by Bourbon Empire
Curious about distilling fermented turnips, carrots, or pawpaws? Check out my latest in Serious Eats.
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Value Case Study: FEW Rye Whiskey
Leave a commentSeptember 5, 2013 by Bourbon Empire
Whisky Advocate recently put FEW Spirits’ Rye Whiskey into the top 10 of its Fall Issue Buying Guide. That actually means …
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White Whiskey: Measure of Skill or Sinister Plot to Raise Whiskey Prices?
Leave a commentAugust 23, 2013 by Bourbon Empire
The relative lack of articles about white whiskey during most of 2013 had me thinking the trend was finally fading …
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