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Behind Bars at Whiskey Prison: Bourbon, History, and an Unexpected Brotherhood
Southern Grace Distilleries may have one of the most unusual distillery settings in America. After spending an afternoon behind the fence, we discovered that the whiskey is every bit as memorable as the prison.
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Twelve 33 Big Six Oloroso Bourbon
What happens when a South Carolina bourbon takes a detour through an Oloroso sherry cask? You get graham crackers and… read more…
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Rain, Rare Whiskey, and a Family Welcome at Hollow Creek Distillery
Hollow Creek promised a special day for bourbon fans. They delivered one…and made it look easy. read more…
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13th Colony Distilleries: Where South Georgia Heat Becomes Part of the Whiskey
Follow the scenic route into South Georgia and you’ll find a distillery doing something distinctly its own. At 13th Colony… read more…
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Cigar Blend – What does that really mean?
What It Really Means Some bourbon labels are easy to understand. Single barrel? One barrel. Barrel proof? Bottled close to… read more…
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Bowman Brothers Pioneer Spirit Small Batch Bourbon
Smooth Virginia Bourbon With Revolutionary Roots Bowman Brothers Pioneer Spirit is not a loud pour. It is not a proof… read more…
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Swamp Fox Distilling Company – Digging Up a Georgia Legend
The Buena Vista Whiskey Story That Quietly Became a Georgia Craft-Spirits Footnote Some distilleries announce themselves with bright lights and… read more…
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