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Van Winkle Bourbon Bottle Sets New Auction Record at Staggering $125,000 via Sotheby’s

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Van Winkle

The dice were hot and rolling at a recent Sotheby’s Auction. Reported Friday, March 21, setting a new record for American Whiskey auction sale (post prohibition) at $125,000 for this lone bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle “Van Winkle Selection” Kentucky Bourbon Festival Master Distiller’s Auction 2007. Projected to fetch an estimate range of $30,000 […]

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets Go On Sale In April

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival announced tickets for the 2025 festival will go on sale April 17 with early-access for “Bourbon Insiders” on April 16. The festival will offer multiple ticket tiers, from Bourbon Taster general admission weekend passes to premium VIP experiences. The 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival is Sept. 5-7 in Bardstown, Ky., the Bourbon Capital …

The Joy of Wine: A Guide to Enjoying, Pairing, and Discovering New Favorites

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For centuries, wine has been more than just a drink—it’s been a symbol of celebration, culture, and craftsmanship. Whether it’s a bold red shared over a romantic dinner, a crisp white enjoyed on a summer afternoon, or a glass of sparkling wine raised in a toast, wine has a way of bringing people together and …

Wood, Steel, and Light: The Art of Custom Bar Construction

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So there I was, nursing a glass of whiskey at this new spot, when my buddy Mike wouldn’t shut up about the bar we were leaning on. Not the whiskey selection—the actual physical bar. “Dude, this is old-growth Douglas fir from the Stimson Mill,” he kept saying, running his hand over the surface like it …

Yellowstone Adds Older Small Batch Bourbon

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Lebanon, Kentucky-based brand Yellowstone Bourbon has made a permanent brand extension in adding Yellowstone Small Batch 107 Bourbon. Small Batch is aged six years and the only variety in the Yellowstone portfolio to feature an age statement on packaging. Bottled at 107 proof, the expression is one of the highest proof everyday offerings from Yellowstone. …

Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Releases Two Annual, Port-Finished Whiskeys

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Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery has turned out two installments from its annual, limited release line for the end of the 2024-25 winter season. The first is what they consider the flagship for their annual, limited editions: the Cedar Ridge Port Cask Finished Bourbon. The Port in question comes from Cedar Ridge’s own in-house fortified wine, …

Bomberger’s Precision Fine Grain Bourbon (2025)

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Updated April 29, 2025 By Richard Thomas Average Rating: A- The thing about Michter’s Legacy Series is one could be forgiven for forgetting it exists. This is because from its inception, the series has consisted of two brands: Bomberger’s and Shenk’s. Both of those have been around for years, with the pair being spins on …

15 Stars Bourbon Releases New Three Ports Whiskey

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15 STARS has announced the release of its new Three Ports Fine-Aged Bourbon, a limited-time innovative blend that has never previously been made. This extraordinary expression combines 9- and 15-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons, finished in tawny, white, and ruby port barrels to create a complex, layered tasting experience. “Three Ports is a bold step forward …

Whiskey Nights & Online Casino Thrills in 2025

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Picture this: it’s a crisp 2025 evening, the amber glow of whiskey fills your glass, and the clink of ice sets the mood. But tonight’s not just about sipping—it’s about diving into the electrifying world of online casino games. Across India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the USA, players are discovering that a good pour pairs perfectly …

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