All prices are sourced from auctions in United States Dollars The Top 20 Most Expensive Bourbons Avg. Price (USD) 1 Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey, Kentucky $3,690 2 Old Fitzgerald Very Old 8 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky $3,416 3 Parker’s Heritage Collection 2nd Edition 27 Year Old Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky $3,103 4 […]
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Wild Turkey Bourbon – A Brief History
The Wild Turkey Bourbon brand started as an NDP (non-distilling producer), but eventually came to produce what are some of the most loved bourbons ever made. This is partially due to the long-time commitment to 101 proof bourbons, the use of lower barrel entry proof, and the fact that for decades the youngest whiskey offered […]
Laws Whiskey House Craft over commodity. Quality over quantity. Whiskey above all.
The fellas at Laws Whiskey House in Colorado live by a few simple rules that they call a mantra. Craft over commodity. Quality over quantity. Whiskey above all.® As they saw at Laws: “If we had to add a fourth (and we do…) it would be “There are no shortcuts”. These principles appear on the […]
Buffalo Trace Antique Bourbon Collection 2017 Released
FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY (Sept. 19, 2017) Whiskey lovers rejoice, Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing its 2017 Antique Collection. The highly anticipated collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs. Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley notes, “The team had another great year with the Antique Collection. From distillation, to barrel selection, to […]
Gold Bar Bourbon Hits Australia
Made in San Francisco, GOLD BAR ® offers both historical nostalgia and modern day luxury from the home of the American gold rush in the Golden State of California. Since its release in early 2016, the 889 Blend has received numerous awards from both consumers and industry. A blended American whiskey produced from premium whiskies […]
Prohibition Destroys the USA Bourbon Industry
Prohibition had a devastating effect on the Whiskey industry in Kentucky. Distilling properties were significantly devalued before the legislation was enacted, because of the growing strength of the Prohibition movement. Prior to 1920, there were over 180 distilleries in operation in Kentucky. The major Kentucky counties with operating distilleries pre-1920 included Nelson with 23, Jefferson […]
California’s Sonoma County Distillers Now in Australia
Founded in California in 2010, Sonoma County Distilling Company produces high-quality whiskeys for the discerning drinker. Incorporating a grain to glass philosophy, each level of production is handled in-house, including the mashing and fermentation of grains, American oak barrel ageing, bottling, and labelling. The final products are the result of time-honoured traditions, from using direct […]
Jim Beam Release Game 7 Batch Limited Edition Bourbon
In April, Jim Beam revealed their new Jim Beam “Game 7 Batch.” The release commemorates the Chicago Cubs first World Series win since 1908. There were quite a few comments claiming that Beam was piggybacking their way to make a few bucks. Cubs fans are excited and ready to buy anything that’s red and blue […]