Chuck Cowdery: Why the Bourbon Shortage Is a Good Thing

Today, Steve Beam (above) started his first barrel of Yellowstone Bourbon at Limestone Branch Distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky. I submit this as evidence that what some people are calling a ‘bourbon shortage’ is both real and good for bourbon lovers. Full story

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is hot

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is so hot, even competitors are burning with desire. So much so that they’re producing their own versions of Fireball — the juggernaut of alcohol, sugar and enough cinnamon flavor to make Big Red gum feel sheepish — now the fastest growing liquor brand in America. Full story

To Call It ‘Kentucky Bourbon,’ You Have to Age It in Kentucky for at Least One Year

So what does it take to include the words “Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey” on a bottle of bourbon? Apparently, not much. Chuck Cowdery examines. Full story

Whiskey Shortage? Not at Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey proclaims to have more than enough bourbon during the so-called “whiskey shortage.” Full story

Rumors of Bourbon Shortage Lack Proof

 

Relax bourbon aficionados. The Internet-wide scare appears to be the product of the sensationalization of a few unrelated stories cobbled together to scare an American public that recently has become crazed for bourbon. Full story

 

 

Was Rye ever more popular than Bourbon? Chuck Cowdery explores.

Chris Middleton on the “Myth” of pre-prohibition rye prominence. Full story

What Does Diageo’s $115 Million Investment in Bourbon Mean for Investors?

Great news for Kentucky and whiskey fans but what about for your portfolio? Full story

Orphan Barrel Project Shows Diageo Disrespects American Whiskey

Chuck Cowdery comes out swinging against Diageo and the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company. Full story

Secret Mash Bills Are Stupid

 

Chuck Cowdery explores the secret world of mash bills. Full story

 

Why Kentucky Should Support Its Bourbon Industry

Chuck Cowdery explores how the state can invest even more into this precious commodity. Full story

What are store barrel selections anyway?

Chuck Cowdery explore the world of store and bar barrel selections. Full story 

Chuck Cowdery: What Are Store Barrel Selections Anyway?

With some brands, and Eagle Rare is one of them, stores are given the opportunity to buy all of the contents of one barrel and they get to choose the barrel. The producer will also make and apply the labels that say as much. Many stores do this a lot and at any given moment will have several of their barrel selections available for different brands. Full story