Last Day to Enter Weller Full Proof and Blanton's Gold Lottery

Today is the last day to enter the The Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) lottery for the following:

Buffalo Trace Announces Latest Experimental Collection - Baijiu Style

Buffalo Trace has announced the limited release of a Baijiu style spirit aged in new American oak casks. For those unaware (like myself), Baijiu is regarded as the largest selling spirit in the world, make up an estimated 31% of global sales... which is crazy because I have never heard of it until right now. Baijiu is a clear liquid usually distilled from fermented sorghum (or sometimes rice) and uses a distinct type of Qū for fermentation. Per Wikipedia, Qū is a type of East Asian dried fermentation starter grown on a solid medium and used in the production of traditional Chinese alcoholic beverages. Whew, a lot to unpack. Let's talk about the Buffalo Trace release. 

Angel's Envy Announces Bourbon Finished In Madeira Casks

Angel's Envy has announced a new bourbon Finished In Madeira Casks. This follows up previous releases of bourbon being finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak Casks, Tawny Port Wine Barrels, Port Barrels, and Oloroso Sherry Casks and is the third release in the Cellar Collection.

OHLQ Lottery for Blanton's Gold and Weller Full Proof is Live - Enter at Link Below

The second 2021 Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) lottery is live, kicking off today (May 17) and running through 11:59 p.m. on May 24. This lottery is for selections of Blanton's Gold and Weller Full Proof. 

Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) Announces Weller Full Proof and Blanton's Gold Lottery

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced a new lottery starting on Monday, May 17th for bottles of Weller Full Proof and Blanton's Gold. 

Buffalo Trace Announces 2021 Release of Weller Full Proof and “Craft Your Perfect Bourbon” (C.Y.P.B.)

Buffalo Trace has announced the 2021 edition of Weller Full Proof and Weller C.Y.P.B.. The 2021 edition of the Full Proof comes in at 114 proof (57% alcohol) and carries the incredibly reasonable suggested retail price of $49.99. The C.Y.P.B. is a result of the Buffalo Trace interactive activity called 'Craft Your Perfect Bourbon' where they essentially crowdsource a mash bill and then create it. The 2021 release is a bourbon aged 8 years at 95 proof (47.5% alcohol) with an MSRP of $49.99. 

Heaven Hill Distillery Unveils First Bottled Bourbon From The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Called Square 6

That headline is a mess so let me try to break it down a bit. Heaven Hill distillery has announced their first bourbon from their craft bourbon experience called the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience and this new brand is called Square 6. A better headline for the press release would have been 'Heaven Hill Unveils New Craft Brand called Square 6', alas. 

Michter's Announces Newest Release of 10 Year Bourbon

Michter's has announced the 2021 release of their 10 Year Bourbon. This version has been stored in Michter's heat-cycled warehouses. Michter's Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson says that of this process: 

When we heat cycle, it increases the interaction between the whiskey and the wood allowing us to extract more character from the barrel resulting in a truly rich and exceptional whiskey that is not overly oaked