March 2019 In Review

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This month we posted 17 unique articles and saw around 2900 views, up from 1605 in February. The highlights are two reviews and the conclusion of our Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail.

Buffalo Trace Announces Weller Full Proof Bourbon

Buffalo Trace has announced a new offering in the form of Well Full Proof Bourbon coming in at a whopping 114 proof. The name is based on the way that Buffalo Trace Distillery fills their wheated bourbon barrels at 114 proof.

Ohio Division of Liquor Control Announces Four Selections from Maker's Mark - Available April 5

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control has announced the availability of four selections from Maker’s Mark beginning at 9am on Friday, April 5th at selected agencies across the state. The four selections are ‘The Great 88 Select’, ‘Capital City Select’, ‘Queen City Select’, and ‘North Coast Select’.

Bulleit Announces New Rye 12-Year-Old Straight American Whiskey

Bulleit Brands has announced the nationwide, limited availability release of Bulleit Rye 12-Year-Old Straight American Whiskey.

Ohio Division of Liquor Control Announces The Highland Park 'Heart of It All' Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Liquor Control has announced the limited availability of The Highland Park 'Heart of It All' selection, from cask #6574 beginning on April 2, 2019.

Michter's Announces US*1 Barrel Strength Rye Coming in April

Michter's has announced a new product called US*1 Barrel Strength Rye. This new rye comes in at 110.8 proof and retailing for a suggested price of $75 for a 750ml bottle. The product will start showing up on the shelves this April.

A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail - Boone County Craft Distillery

Welcome to the last stop in our 'A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail' series. This post covers our time at the Boone County Craft Distillery. To view the entire series and follow along, click here.

After eating an amazing lunch at The Stave, we were off to our final Distillery. This is our first time visiting any of the Distilleries on the Craft Bourbon Trail so we were really excited. We picked Boone County because we had tried their bourbon cream but didn't know much else about them. Additionally, the location was perfect because it was just off I-75 in Northern Kentucky, so it was right on our way home.

Grounds
Gift Shop
The Tour
Tasting
Summary

Glenlivet Releases 50 Year Old Single Malt for a Mere $25,000 Per Bottle

While we normally focus on Bourbon and US Whiskey, we do like the crazy high end news that we'll never be a part of. In the spirit of that, The Glenlivet has announced the third installment of The Glenlivet Winchester Collection in the form of a $25,000 edition of single malt in handcrafted bottle and case designed in partnership with British designer Bethan Gray.

Heaven Hill Announces the Spring 2019 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond

Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the 2019 Spring edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond made from barrels produced in 2005 and bottled last month.

Rowan's Creek Bourbon Review

Welcome to the review for Rowan's Creek from The Willett Distillery and produced by Kentucky Bourbon Distillers. This is our second review of a Willett product following our review of Willett Straight Rye Family Estate. To commemorate the occasion, we've invited friends of the blog with the last name Willett (no relation to the distillery) to help review.

Let's get into it.

Ohio Division of Liquor Control Announces Dumbest Lottery So Far - Double Eagle Very Rare & O.F.C. (1993 Vintage)

In what is a new bar set for ridiculous raffles, the Ohio Division of Liquor Control has announced a lottery for two bottles of Double Eagle Very Rare and six bottles of O.F.C. (1993 Vintage). The Double Eagle Very Rare is being sold for $2000 per bottle + tax. The O.F.C. comes in at an even more staggering $2499.98 + tax... which begs the question.... why not just make it an even $2500?

A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail - Woodford Reserve & The Stave Restaurant

Welcome to the second stop in our 'A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail' series. This post covers our time at Woodford Reserve & The Stave Restaurant. To view the entire series and follow along, click here.

The third second stop of the day was the Woodford Reserve Distillery. This was about a 20 minute drive from Wild Turkey.

Woodford Reserve
The Stave Restaurant
Summary

Buffalo Trace Announces 20th Annual Easter Event Happening April 14th

Buffalo Trace has announced the details on this years 'Easter at the Trace' happening Sunday, April 14 from 11am - 2pm in the Buffalo Trace Distillery gardens.

Beam Suntory (Makers of Jim Beam) Announces New Legent Brand

Beam Suntory has announced the creation of the Legent brand that "brings together the best of the East and West."

Ohio Division of Liquor Control Announces Buffalo Trace Experimental Raffle on March 28

The Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Liquor Control has announced a new raffle for The Buffalo Trace Experimental taking place on March 28 at four locations across the state.

Ohio Division of Liquor Control Announces Weller CYPB Raffle on March 14

The Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Liquor Control has announced a new raffle for Weller CYPB taking place on March 14 at four locations across the state.

A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail - Wild Turkey Distillery

Welcome to the second stop in our 'A Short Trip Through the Bourbon Trail' series. This post covers our time at the Wild Turkey Distillery. To view the entire series and follow along, click here.

Our second stop of the day was the Wild Turkey Distillery. This was a short 15 minute drive from Four Roses.

Grounds
Gift Shop
The Tour
Tasting
Summary

Middle West Spirits Straight Rye (Pumpernickel) Whiskey Review

Welcome to the review for Middle West Spirits Straight Rye Whiskey. For those that aren't familiar with Middle West Spirits, they are a distillery in Columbus, OH and used to produce under the OYO brand.

Our first local (and kosher!) whiskey! Also, America’s first all rye pumpernickel whiskey. Lots of firsts with this review... Let's find out if that's a good thing.