The Liquor Report

Albert Blanton

Meet Albert B. Blanton, The Name Behind Blanton’s Bourbon

Long before his name was on a bottle of bourbon, he helped keep the Buffalo Trace Distillery afloat.
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Tequila Matchmaker, The CRT, And The Battle Over Additive-Free Tequila

Tequila Matchmaker, The CRT, And The Battle Over Additive-Free Tequila

Find out why Mexican tequila regulators are facing off with additive-free tequila advocates. 

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Appalachain Sangria Recipe

Mystik Dan And Appalachian Sangria Win Big On Derby Day

OJ debuted a new cocktail at Great Oak Manor's Kentucky Derby retreat before a shocking photo-finish.  
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Weller Millennium Wheat Whiskey

The Release Of Weller Millennium Goes Viral

Everything you need to know about the new Weller Millennium whiskey from Buffalo Trace
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People on line at Virginia ABC Liquor Store

Why Are People Lining Up At Virginia ABC Liquor Stores?

The unique relationship between Virginia, allocated bourbon, and the secondary market.
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Beer Mighty Things

OJ Talks Whiskey On The Beer Mighty Things Podcast

The big guy shares his thoughts on the state of the American whiskey market and where it's going.
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Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Pappy Van Winkle

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Pappy Van Winkle

The incredible true story of the most famous name in bourbon.
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How Caballito Cerrero Lost Its Tequila Classification But Gained Everything

How Caballito Cerrero Lost Its Tequila Classification But Gained Everything

The small distiller is one of many bucking against the restrictions of Mexico's CRT.
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Great Oak Manor Hosts Chef Travis Milton And OJ Lima For A Weekend Of Kentucky Derby Festivities

Great Oak Manor Hosts Chef Travis Milton And OJ Lima For A Weekend Of Kentucky Derby Festivities

You don't need to be at Churchill Downs this year to enjoy Derby Day.
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A Beginner's Guide To Flying With Alcohol

A Beginner's Guide To Flying With Alcohol

If you understand TSA's rules, getting through airport security with liquor is easier than you think.

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Brown-Forman Sells The Jack Daniel Cooperage To Independent Stave Company

Brown-Forman Sells The Jack Daniel Cooperage To Independent Stave Company

The cooperage purchase illustrates how American stave mills shape global spirits production and the liquor industry as a whole.
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Willett Is The Blueprint For How Independent Distillers Can Thrive And Grow

Willett Is The Blueprint For How Independent Distillers Can Thrive And Grow

In the big-money world of whiskey, this family-owned distillery is a testament to the spirit of craftsmanship.
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What The End Of Drizly Says About The Future Of Liquor Delivery Services

What The End Of Drizly Says About The Future Of Liquor Delivery Services

It's a classic case of big eats small. Find out how we got here and what the future may have in store.
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Everything You Need To Know About NDPs

Everything You Need To Know About NDPs

Non-Distiller Producers are vital to the modern whiskey industry but is their prominence coming to an end? 
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How Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Started A Whiskey Revolution

How Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Started A Whiskey Revolution

Once an experimental niche market, toasted and double-oaked whiskeys are now everywhere.
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CanvasRebel Interviews TSR's Founder About The State Of Small Business and Spirits

CanvasRebel Interviews TSR's Founder About The State Of Small Business and Spirits

OJ Lima discusses expansion, cooperation, and the role of adaptation in CPG retail.
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El Tequileno Tequila Is No Longer "Mexico's Best Kept Secret"

El Tequileno Tequila Is No Longer "Mexico's Best Kept Secret"

As the brand's reputation spreads, it's amassed an impressive collection of awards.
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Why Can't You Buy Chartreuse? The Answer May Surprise You

Why Can't You Buy Chartreuse? The Answer May Surprise You

This wine-based liqueur has experienced newfound popularity, but supplies are drying up. 
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