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This Fortnight in Whiskey S04E02 – WftA News

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S04E02 – WftA News

WftA HEADLINE NEWS LINKS FOR S0402_250212

Want to Buy High-end Bourbons in Ohio? Lawmaker Wants to Make it Easier
Bischoff, L. (2024, November 27). Want to buy high-end bourbons in Ohio? Lawmaker wants to make it easier. Cincinnati Enquirer. https://www.cincinnati.com/ (Retrieved 2024, November 27).

Glencairn Sues Retailer Over Trademark Violation
Collins, G. (2025, January 02). Glencairn sues retailer over trademark violation. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, January 02).

5 Ways to Deep-clean Your Decanter
Neish, S. (2025, January 02). 5 ways to deep-clean your decanter after Christmas. The Drinks Business. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, January 02).

NEW BOTTLES FOR YOUR NEXT WHISKEY SCAVENGER HUNT

Town Branch Announces Its Oldest Ever Bottled-in-Bond Expression Yet
Kossowsky, M. (2024, December 26). Town Branch Announces Its Oldest Ever Bottled-in-Bond Expression Yet. WhiskeyPulse. https://www.whiskeypulse.com (Retrieved 2024, December 30).

Penelope Releases Havana – A Rum Barrel-Finished Whiskey
Kossowsky, M. (2024, December 25). Penelope Releases Havana – A Rum Barrel-Finished Whiskey. WhiskeyPulse. https://www.whiskeypulse.com (Retrieved 2024, December 30).

DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS

Redwood Empire Whiskey Owner Buys Californian Distillery
Carruthers, N. (2025, January 02). Redwood Empire Whiskey owner buys Californian distillery. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, January 02).

WHISKEY ECONOMICS

World Spirits Report 2024: American Whiskey
Simmons, T. (2024, December 09). World Spirits Report 2024: American Whiskey. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 09).

Southern Glazer’s Completes Horizon Beverage Purchase
Madsen, M. (2025, January 02). Southern Glazer’s completes Horizon Beverage purchase. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, 

WHISKEY LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

FTC Sues Southern Glazer’s for Price Discrimination
Simmons, T. (2024, December 13). FTC sues Southern Glazer’s for price discrimination. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 13).

WHISKEY INSIGHTS

Brother Justus Disputes American Single Malt Rules
Simmons, T. (2024, December 17). Brother Justus disputes American single malt rules. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 17).

Can an Algorithm Become Better at Tasting than a Human?
Thomas, L. (2024, December 23). Can an algorithm become better at tasting than a human? The Drinks Business. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 23).

REVISIT PAST STORIES

Scientists Recovered the Cargo of a 146-Year-Old Shipwreck. Now, They Want to Turn It Into Whiskey
Newcom, T. (2024, November 24). Scientists Recovered the Cargo of a 146-Year-Old Shipwreck. Now, They Want to Turn It Into Whiskey. Popular Mechanics. https://www.popularmechanics.com/ (Retrieved 2024, November 24).

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S04E01 – WftA News

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S04E01 – WftA News

WftA HEADLINE NEWS LINKS FOR S04E01_250130

DISCUS and ASMWC Toast to TTB Final Rule Establishing Official American Single Malt Whiskey Category
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. (2024, December 13). DISCUS and ASMWC Toast to TTB Final Rule Establishing Official American Single Malt Whiskey Category. DISCUS. https://www.distilledspirits.org/ (Retrieved 2024, December 13).

DISCUS Issues Tariff Plea to Trump
Emler, R. (2024, November 28). DISCUS issues tariff plea to Trump. The Drinks Business. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, November 28).

Scientists Are Trying to Make Whiskey Using Rye Seeds That Were Submerged in a Lake Huron Shipwreck for Nearly 150 Years
Kuta, S. (2024, November 26). Scientists Are Trying to Make Whiskey Using Rye Seeds That Were Submerged in a Lake Huron Shipwreck for Nearly 150 Years. MSN. https://www.msn.com/ (Retrieved 2024, November 28).

NEW BOTTLES FOR YOUR NEXT WHISKEY SCAVENGER HUNT

Angel’s Envy 13th Annual Cask Strength Bourbon is 2x Finished in Port Wine & Tawny Wine Barrels Using the Solera Method
Distillery Trail. (2024, November 30). Angel’s Envy 13th Annual Cask Strength Bourbon is 2x Finished in Port Wine & Tawny Wine Barrels Using the Solera Method. Distillery Trail. https://www.distillerytrail.com/ (2024, December 04).

Old Forester adds to 117 Series
Simmons, T. (2024, December 09). Old Forester adds to 117 Series. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 09).

DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS

Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl Bourbon File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy – See Their Top 7 Creditors
Distillery Trail. (2024, November 29). Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl Bourbon File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy – See Their Top 7 Creditors. Distillery Trail. https://www.distillerytrail.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 03).

Maker’s Mark Distillery Announces the 9th Master Distiller in the Brands Iconic History
Distillery Trail. (2024, November 13). Maker’s Mark Distillery Announces the 9th Master Distiller in the Brands Iconic History. Distillery Trail. https://www.distillerytrail.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 03).

Vermont distiller faces questions over New York storage facility
Thomas, S. (2024, December 04). Vermont distiller faces questions over New York storage facility. WCAX. https://www.wcax.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 04).

Brown-Forman ‘Proactively Preparing’ for Tariffs
Carruthers, N. (2024, December 09). Brown-Forman proactively preparing for tariffs. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 09).

Beam Launches Single Barrel Programme for Consumers
Simmons, T. (2024, December 11). Beam launches single barrel programme for consumers. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 11).

MGPI CEO to resign as sales slide, inventories swell, stock sinks
Coomes, S. (2024, December 26). MGPI CEO to resign as sales slide, inventories swell, stock sinks. Bourbon and Banter. https://www.bourbonbanter.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 26).

WHISKEY ECONOMICS

Discus: Tariffs on Spirits ‘Will Hurt US Consumers’
Collins, G. (2024, November 27). Discus: tariffs on spirits ‘will hurt US consumers’. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, November 27).

WHISKEY INSIGHTS

Why The Iconic Red Wax Drip On Maker’s Mark Bourbon Bottles Is A Big Deal
Parode, N. (2024, November 30). Why The Iconic Red Wax Drip On Maker’s Mark Bourbon Bottles Is A Big Deal. Tasting Table. https://www.tastingtable.com/ (Retrieved 2024, November 30).

Bourbon Is Easy—This Type of Whiskey Is Much Harder to Make
Wink, C. (2024, December 16). Bourbon Is Easy—This Type of Whiskey Is Much Harder to Make. The Men’s Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 16).

Southern Distilling Offers American Single Malt Contract Distilling
Simmons, T. (2024, December 19). Southern Distilling offers American single malt contract distilling. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2024, December 19).

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Whiskey for the Ages is Five Years Old!

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Whiskey for the Ages is Five Years Old!

With 2024 drawing to a close, we would like to say thank you to our many loyal followers, readers and subscribers across all our platforms. On this, our five year anniversary, we have archived nearly 350 individual reviews of almost 200 different whiskies. While our noses, taste buds, and preferences conflict from time to time, we do get to enjoy this adventure together as we share each day’s events over a good pour.

Whiskey for the Ages is Five Years Old
WftA PODCAST

Last year (2023) we embarked on a new project … Our WftA Podcast … And to date, we’ve produced and uploaded thirty episodes. Our shows encompass a variety of topics, although each series includes recurring themes …

  • “Review episodes” where we might review a product readily available on most store shelves, compare products while exploring a topic or even discuss a whiskey from our bunker voted on by listeners,
  • “Guest Interviews” with like-minded whiskey aficionados, friends, family, and industry thought leaders,
  • “Slow Pours” where we reflect on a loosely related whiskey topics .. anything from family to the value of our pours.
  • “How to” shows where we offer insight on how we enjoy our amber liquid,
  • “Whiskey Spotlights” where the focus might be on a distillery, proof or type,
  • “Whiskey History” where we uncover whiskey’s place in the American landscape,
  • In addition, each episode includes our “This Fortnight in Whiskey” segment where we discuss recent happenings in the whiskey world.
Whiskey for the Ages is Five Years Old!
SOCIAL MEDIA

Whiskey for the Ages is Five Years Old! This year, in addition to postings on Facebook,  Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest where we uploaded many articles with links to whiskey related industry news, we included updates and links to the podcasts we were making.

And an article posted early in the year, Blantons on Secondary, generated a lot of interest in the community, provoking lively exchange of dialog on several of the platforms.

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Whiskey for the Ages is Five Years Old and because of you loyal patron, we continue to grow. Thanks again to everyone who follows, listens in, and comments on our posts! And as always, we look forward to sharing our pours and thoughts in the year ahead.

Cheers!
– Brian

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Whiskey for the Ages is Five Years Old!