Actress Dawn Wells dies of COVID-19-related illness. BourbonBlog founder Tom Fischer helped Dawn Wells with her Idaho Film and Television Institute and creating the SpudFest Family Film and Music Festival in Driggs, Idaho. She was a friend and wanted to share more about the life of Dawn Wells and what she meant to us.

 
Michter’s Master Distiller Emeritus Willie Pratt Passes: Remembering “Dr. No”

Master Distiller Emeritus Willie Pratt passed yesterday on December 27, 2020. He was a friend to both the Bourbon whiskey community and also to the spirits industry. Responsible for the Michter’s US 1 series of Bourbon, Rye, American, and Sour Mash Whiskey, he was also good-naturedly referred to as “Dr. No.” Here is why…

 
Moët Hennessy Acquires a Minority Stake in WhistlePig Rye Whiskey

Moët Hennessy, a world leader in luxury wines and spirits, has agreed to become WhistlePig’s partner in bringing its premier aged rye whiskey to consumers in selected markets around the world. In addition, as part of this agreement, Moët Hennessy has acquired an undisclosed minority stake in WhistlePig Rye Whiskey of Shoreham, Vermont.

 
Free Virtual Whiskey Tasting with Rabbit Hole Distillery and Tom Fischer

Our private virtual whiskey tasting series continues, so join us with friends at Louisville, Kentucky’s Rabbit Hole Distillery this Friday by signing up and we will taste Cavehill Bourbon Whiskey, Heigold Bourbon Whiskey, Boxergrail Rye, Rabbit Hole Dareringer PX Sherry Cask Bourbon Whiskey.