Behind the Scenes

OJ To Judge The 2023 John Barleycorn Awards

OJ To Judge The 2023 John Barleycorn Awards

Run by the John Barleycorn Society, the awards honor the best in the spirits world.
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The Secret Life Of Single Barrel Whiskeys

The Secret Life Of Single Barrel Whiskeys

In his first ariticle for Vinepair, OJ Lima explains the challenges of single barrel bottlings.
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Barrel Camp Was A Big Hit

Barrel Camp Was A Big Hit

TSR's first Barrel Camp was a big hit. Find out what went down and what got picked.
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What Is Mezcal? OJ's Got The Answer

What Is Mezcal? OJ's Got The Answer

In his latest Bon Appetit article, OJ Lima shares his knowledge of mezcal, from plant to production.
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Long Island Lou Tequila, Meet El Amigito!

Long Island Lou Tequila, Meet El Amigito!

Find out what Lou Agave thinks about our first tequila barrel pick (SPOILER: He likes it).
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Whiskies For Wildlife Pours A Round For Puget Sound

Whiskies For Wildlife Pours A Round For Puget Sound

TSR was honored to participate in this charity event organized by our friends at Bainbridge Distillers.
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Learn To Build Your Own Whiskey Barrel

Learn To Build Your Own Whiskey Barrel

Learn the art of coopering from a fellow TSR member.
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Talking Tequila And Mezcal With Bon Appétit

Talking Tequila And Mezcal With Bon Appétit

New Bon Appétit contributor, OJ Lima, goes full liquor nerd in this article on Mexico's most famous spirits.
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Why We Root For Komos Tequila

Why We Root For Komos Tequila

Founder Richard Betts takes a stand for inclusion. Also, the tequilas are fire.
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Buffalo Trace Barrel Pick: Now You See Me, Now You Don't

Buffalo Trace Barrel Pick: Now You See Me, Now You Don't

Our first Buffalo Trace barrel pick, and our first use of our new logo lockup. It's all about being first.
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Pierre And OJ Drop A Steady Stream Of Science On A Steady Pour

Pierre And OJ Drop A Steady Stream Of Science On A Steady Pour

OJ and Pierre explain what makes TSR barrel picks so damn good and what whiskies make the best cocktails. 

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Bottling Dadlife 2022

Bottling Dadlife 2022

Watch our 2022 Father's Day pick make the journey from barrel to the bottle.
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