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Frisky Whiskey is the first female, Black-owned flavored whiskey brand on the market. The journey began in 2015 when founders Nicole Young and Jim Landis aimed to create a distinctive flavored whiskey. She envisions Frisky Whiskey shaping consumer perceptions of whiskey, making it more inclusive and enjoyable.
Waterford Distillery did things differently, focusing on the importance of terroir and sustainability, all the while producing some truly astonishing whiskey. The news of its closure certainly came as a shock to many given the recent growth of the Irish whiskey category. million worth of whiskey stocks. million, and €40.1
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Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Heaven Hill has a long history of releasing high-quality American whiskeys, particularly bourbons. Heaven Hill has a long history of releasing high-quality American whiskeys, particularly bourbons.
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