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Like a train, Chattanooga Whiskey Co.’s growth comes from strong momentum

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Like a train, Chattanooga Whiskey Co.’s growth comes from strong momentum

Part of why he believes Chattanooga has enjoyed double-digit growth over so many years is its affordable price. The SRP of its flagship 91 proof, priced at $35, is well within the reach of everyday drinker preferences. Depending on age and quantity, its Experimental releases range from $50 to $80.

Bourbon de Luxe’s tiny relaunch is a hit, but market headwinds concern its owners

Bourbon de Luxe’s tiny relaunch is a hit, but market headwinds concern its owners

Barrels don't sell like that; they sell in lots. You’re allowed to try a couple from each lot, and you pick the lot you want. Anyone that tells you that, “I tried 1,000 barrels,” can go kick rocks. That's not how it works.

Fred Noe turned Jim Beam’s 90th anniversary party into a masterwork in storytelling

Fred Noe turned Jim Beam’s 90th anniversary party into a masterwork in storytelling

In August, the James B. Beam Distillery threw itself a 90th post-Prohibition anniversary party. The event centered on stories told by co-master distillers Fred and Freddie Noe while sips of seven Beam whiskies were poured for guests over a few hours. As the audience was invited to ask questions, the

Marlene Holmes's distiller stories are great, but now her own story is rivaling those

Marlene Holmes's distiller stories are great, but now her own story is rivaling those

By 2018, Holmes had logged 28 years at Beam and was looking for a new challenge in distilling. At age 59, she enjoyed her work, but she'd begun sniffing around opportunities in craft distilling. Ironically, it would be another Beam employee who’d steer her to Milam & Greene.

Heritage guides Bruce Russell as 3rd generation whiskey maker at Wild Turkey

Heritage guides Bruce Russell as 3rd generation whiskey maker at Wild Turkey

Dad had never really talked to me more than 15 minutes! But he spent a whole afternoon with me. I thought, “Dad can speak in full sentences! He's good at his job. He's passionate.”

Erisman eases New Riff into older, bolder whiskies

Erisman eases New Riff into older, bolder whiskies

"These are not delicate little Scotches–and I love delicate little Scotches. But this is fat ass Kentucky-style whiskey."

Get to Know: Bryan Smith, master distiller and partner, Hard Truth Distilling Co.

Get to Know: Bryan Smith, master distiller and partner, Hard Truth Distilling Co.

So, I was listening to what’s their plans were … and I asked if I could join them on the project. Sometimes something opens up in front of you, and you see this vision of what it could become, and you want in on it.

Time to Level Up Your Bourbon Hunt with Dan The Bourbon Man!

Time to Level Up Your Bourbon Hunt with Dan The Bourbon Man!

Imagine this: you’re scrolling your phone, and bam—an email alert notifies you that the allocated bottle you’ve been after has been spotted at a store near you.

The Happy, Hellish Journey of Starting a Distillery

The Happy, Hellish Journey of Starting a Distillery

We have zero plans to build and sell the distillery. We want to own and be a part of it for a very long time.

Get to Know: Heather Greene, CEO, Milam & Greene Whiskey

Get to Know: Heather Greene, CEO, Milam & Greene Whiskey

Really, I guess, whiskey chose me. I found it interesting, and when you follow your curiosity, it takes you places.

Get to Know: Aaron Harris, Green River's Head Distiller

Get to Know: Aaron Harris, Green River's Head Distiller

When Harris came aboard, Green River’s annual output was 90,000 barrels a year. Under his watch, it’s increased by a solid 20 percent. Its outstanding single-barrel program has received rave reviews, and it just launched a new Full-Proof line of its standard bourbon.

Get to Know: Glencairn's Martin Duffy

Get to Know: Glencairn's Martin Duffy

The busiest part of my year begins in February when whiskey events start. … Then things slow down some later in the year, and I work on creating distillery trails for different states. Yes, that’s for Glencairn.