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The temperance movement and the associated politicians needed to control the country’s view of women. It was difficult for a churchgoing America to comprehend mothers and grandmas strapping flasks to their inner thighs or toting revolvers to protect a truck full of hooch. Prohibitionists wanted citizens to believe good women made apple pie and tucked their children in bed at night.

Whiskey Women: The Untold Story of How Women Saved Bourbon, Scotch, and Irish Whiskey, Fred Minnick

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Ranked: Top 100 American Whiskeys for 2022 - Fred Minnick

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Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey

When the founders of the distillery began their whiskey-making journey, they weren't just interested in creating a product; they wanted to resurrect Maryland's whiskey heritage, and they did.

Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey’s subtle fruitiness makes it a sippable, easy-to-enjoy rye whiskey. Image Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqOc64IOiO3/ Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey is a relatively new entrant in the world of American whiskey. Produced by Sagamore Spirit, a Baltimore-based distillery, Sagamore Spirit Rye has quickly made a name for itself with its smooth taste and high quality. A…

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Fred Minnick: The Man Behind Bourbon's Revival and Whiskey Wisdom

Fred Minnick is one of the most respected names in the bourbon world. Starting his career in the U.S. Army, Fred’s journey took an exciting turn when he found his passion for whiskey and storytelling. Today, he is a leading bourbon expert, author, and media personality known for his deep knowledge of whiskey and his ability to make complex topics easy to understand.

Fred has written several popular books, such as "Bourbon: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey," where he explores the rich history and culture of bourbon. His work goes beyond writing—Fred is the host of podcasts and shows where he interviews industry experts, sharing valuable insights with whiskey lovers around the globe.

As the President of Minnick Media Inc. and a senior contributor at Forbes, Fred’s influence in the spirits industry is far-reaching. He also plays a key role as Bourbon Curator for the Bourbon & Beyond festival, bringing together music, food, and whiskey in one of the most exciting events of the year.

Despite his busy career, Fred is a dedicated family man. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Dr. Jaclyn Engelsher, and their two sons. Balancing his professional success with his personal life, Fred Minnick continues to inspire both new and seasoned whiskey enthusiasts with his passion and knowledge.

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James E. Pepper Single Barrels

Unlocking Craft Spirits   James E. Pepper is a new name to a lot of people, but they’ve been making a splash in the whiskey world for quite some time. Placing #27 on Fred Minnick’s Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2023, their Barrel Proof Decanter has been getting lots of recent attention.  Several years ago, their Old Pepper line featured some well-aged sourced bourbons that were highly sought…

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Fred Minnick's Blind Bourbon Live - Lawrenceburg, USA | 17 Feb, 2024.

Find out more / Get Tickets.

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Fred Minnick: The Best Values In Bourbon Today

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One from the OT round of this 64 Bourbons Bracket matchup.

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Johnny sits down with world renowned bourbon curator & taster Fred Minnick to taste a few scotch & bourbons while talking everything there is to know about the fine spirit we call whiskey!

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Women were the best bootleggers

from Whiskey Women by Fred Minnick, pg 76

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Bourbon & Beyond Returns For Third Year With Eclectic Lineup Of Top Rock, Roots And Folk Acts, Including Foo Fighters,Robert Plant And The Sensational Space Shifters, Zac Brown Band,Plus John Fogerty, Daryl Hall & John Oates, ZZ Top & Many More The World’s Largest Bourbon Festival Expands To Three Days, September 20, 21 & 22 In Louisville, KY At Newly Created Highland Festival Grounds At KY Expo Center

Bourbon & Beyond Returns For Third Year With Eclectic Lineup Of Top Rock, Roots And Folk Acts, Including Foo Fighters,Robert Plant And The Sensational Space Shifters, Zac Brown Band,Plus John Fogerty, Daryl Hall & John Oates, ZZ Top & Many More The World’s Largest Bourbon Festival Expands To Three Days, September 20, 21 & 22 In Louisville, KY At Newly Created Highland Festival Grounds At KY Expo Center

Bourbon & Beyond Returns For Third Year

With Eclectic Lineup Of Top Rock, Roots And Folk Acts, Including

Foo Fighters,

Robert Plant And The Sensational Space Shifters,

Zac Brown Band,

Plus John Fogerty, Daryl Hall & John Oates, ZZ Top & Many More

  The World’s Largest Bourbon Festival

Expands To Three Days, September 20, 21 & 22 In Louisville, KY

At Newly Created Highland Festival Grounds At KY…

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Kentucky's largest art museum, the Speed of Art, is hosting its annual bourbon auction on September 23rd. Items include a rare Van Winkle Family Reserve 15-year.

Press Release

LOUISVILLE, KY September 14, 2021 — The Speed Art Museum’s annual bourbon auction, which takes place 7pm-8:45pm EST, Sept 23, will auction off some of the world’s most hard-to-find whiskeys. Among the bottles is a rare, numbered $12,500 Van Winkle Family Reserve 15-year from the 1990s.

This year’s “Art of Bourbon” shelves are lined with an Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, a bottle of 1940s-1950s Private Stock Park & Tilford, a Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition bottle, the impossible-to-find 21-year Collectors Edition, and several exclusive experiences that allow winning bidders to get their custom barrel straight from the source.

The 2021 stunning lineup — comprised of rare bourbons, “dusties” and VIP experiences — may just be the best one yet. The auction is free to bid but registration is required at artofbourbon.org.

Elusive whisky and high-end bourbon packages are up for bid among the 40 lots. Here’s a taste:

Van Winkle Family Reserve 15-yr No 841 - Lot 23 Estimate: $12,500

The Collector's Edition 21-Year Old Bourbon from the 1960s/early 70s. Distilled and bottled by Dowling Distillers. A collector’s item in every sense of the word. Estimate: $6,500 - $7,000

Old Forester BF 150 Special Edition Birthday Bourbon, 2021 12-yr - Lot 32. Bottled specifically for Brown-Forman’s 150th anniversary and only made for the distillery’s founding family members. Never sold in retail, very limited quantities produced. Estimate: $2,000

Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition - Lot 15 Estimate: $6,000

Jim Beam Lineage 15-yr, only available in duty-free stores. Estimate: $2,000

Park & Tilford Private Stock Estimate: $6,000

The Ultimate Maker’s Mark “Immersion Experience Barrel Selection with Rob Samuels” that includes custom Brook White artwork Estimate: $20,000

Rabbit Hole Single Barrel, picked with Founder and Whiskey Maker, Kaveh Zamanian Estimate: $20,000

Nearest Green Private Distillery Experience with Master Blender and 5th generation Nearest Green descendent, Victoria Eady Butler, Plus 1 Signed Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Master Blend Trilogy Set (1 bottle each of its newest release, Master Blend, and the 1884 Small Batch & 1856 Premium Aged Whiskeys) Estimate: $2,000

1-year-old Castle & Key Bourbon Barrel distilled by one of the most well-known Master Distillers in the industry, aged in the famous Castle and Key rickhouses for the next two years. Estimate: $2,000

Longbranch Bourbon and a Yeti Cooler with off-the-hook goodies from the Lone Star State curated by Matthew McConaughey Estimate: $800 plus bragging rights

Bourbon royalty - families with last names like Van Winkle, Brown and Samuels - along with famed master distillers - have stepped up to support Kentucky’s iconic arts institution. Julian P. Van Winkle III, for example, is donating a Pappy bottle of 15-year and 12-year, lot b from his personal stash. Those bottles are expected to fetch $5,000 and $2,500 respectively at auction.

Van Winkle III acknowledged that while many collectors and enthusiasts will be eyeing these lots, he’s particularly pleased Pappy will be in the line-up. “The Van Winkle family has always believed in the mission of the Speed. Making sure Pappy is included in this year’s auction supports this worthwhile cause,” said Van Winkle, Pappy’s grandson and a third generation whiskey maker.

Online bids draw interest from serious bourbon enthusiasts and connoisseurs from around the nation. Bourbon experts say it’s a toss-up on which lot will command the most and steal the show. The event is curated with the support of Wall Street Journal-bestselling author and renowned bourbon critic Fred Minnick.

Collectors especially look to the Art of Bourbon for dusties, which are old bottles of whiskey that haven’t been in production for years. The bottle of Park & Tilford Private Stock exemplifies how sought after many of these brands have become because it represents a once forgotten era of American whiskey that is making a strong comeback — Blends of Straight Whiskeys.

“This bottle garnered a premium for the category in the 1940s and '50s. Today, it’s a piece of history in a bottle,” said Minnick.

Kaveh Zamanian, Rabbit Hole’s founder and whiskey maker, continues to ensure that Rabbit Hole plays a key role in supporting the Speed auction. This year, the company donated a barrel of Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey for a unique, exclusive personal blending experience where the winner actually picks the barrel with Zamanian’s guidance and insight. It doesn’t get more insider than this. Valued at $20,000, this experience sets the tone for other distillery donations.

“Just like bourbon, the Speed Art Museum is part of our community’s culture and heritage, said Zamanian. “Both the bourbon industry and the art world can work in tandem to attract tourism, foster dialogue and curiosity, and contribute to the vibrancy of our city. For these reasons, Rabbit Hole is proud to lend our support.”

“This event has become the nation’s premier nonprofit bourbon auction,” said Minnick. “Since 2018, I’ve worked closely with the Speed to auction the rarest whiskey bottles and experiences ever, raising nearly a half a million dollars for this institution.” All proceeds support education programs and exhibitions at the Speed.

Minnick, widely considered the world’s leading bourbon authority, is eyeing many of these lots closely, knowing that these bids can make a difference. “These rare whiskeys can make a huge impact on one of our country’s best art museums. We have the vintage and rare, and the new and unique. These sort of in-the-know bourbons don’t come up very often. This is truly the case where buying a coveted bottle of bourbon will go a long way to support the Speed’s mission.” Bill Menish will serve as auctioneer.

“On Sept. 23, collectors have the opportunity to buy and taste history, and this auction creates these opportunities,” said Jamar Mack, founder of KOBBE, Kentucky's Original Black Bourbon Enthusiasts, and one of several bourbon experts curating the auction.

“It’s not every day you can get your hands on these bottles,” said Mack.

About the Speed Art Museum

The Speed Art Museum is Kentucky’s largest art museum. Its mission is to “invite everyone to celebrate art forever.” It is an independent and encyclopedic museum located on the campus of the University of Louisville. In 1927, Louisville philanthropist Hattie Bishop Speed founded the Speed Art Museum with a belief in the power of art to change people’s lives. Current exhibitions at the Speed include Collecting – A Love Story: Glass from the Adele and Leonard Leight Collection and Ralph Eugene Meatyard’s The Unforeseen Wilderness. For more information, visit www.speedmuseum.org.

For access to online auction and auction catalogue: artofbourbon.com

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Take a Trip to Martinique and See How This Importer is Bringing Back Some of the Caribbean's Best Rum

Take a Trip to Martinique and See How This Importer is Bringing Back Some of the Caribbean’s Best Rum

PHOTO CREDIT: Mary Beth Koeth

Rum production on Martinique traditionally wraps up by the first week of June, just before the arrival of the rainy season, but Habitation La Favorite was still running at full steam when I arrived on the 12th of the month this past year. The distillery, a ramshackle cinder block and corrugated metal structure, is tucked into a ravine at the end of a dirt drive in…

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GSN Alert: Cocktail Book Preview – Spring 2017 (April-June)

GSN Alert: Cocktail Book Preview – Spring 2017 (April-June)

Yes, it’s time to once again drool over all of the new boozy books coming out in the next few months. Well, don’t literally drool on them. Regardless, these libatious literary works will be bound to leave an impression on you. Ok, enough with the puns…

Whisky Rising: The Definitive Guide to the Finest Whiskies and Distillers of Japan by Stefan Van Eycken (Author), Jim Meehan (Foreword) Cider Mill…