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Review: Savage & Cooke Bloody Butcher and Howling Mob Bonded Bourbons

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The recently rebranded and relaunched Savage & Cooke whiskey brand just got its first line extensions with the arrival of a new Bottled in Bond Series. These two whiskeys are both built around heirloom corn varietals designed to showcase the grain above all else. We got a very early look at these whiskeys, so let’s dive in to see how they fare.

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What Happened To The Scotch Whisky Industry During Prohibition?

The Whiskey Wash

Laphroaig managed to find a way around prohibition. The 18 th Amendment to the United States Constitution, widely known as American Prohibition, passed into US Federal law on the 17 th of January 1920. The National Prohibition Act banned the manufacture and sale of ‘intoxicating beverages’ in the United States. Across the Atlantic, Scotland’s whisky distillers would quickly refer to the unwelcome Prohibition legislation as ‘dry rot’.

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Review: Wines of Gonzalez Byass, 2024 Releases

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We’ve covered wines from the sprawling Gonzalez Byass portfolio on many occasions, and today we look at a small collection of warm-climate bottlings, made alternately in Spain’s Ribera del Duero, Rioja and the Apalta region of Chile. All are very affordable. Let’s dive in. 2019 Dominio Fournier Ribera del Duero – 100% tempranillo.

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How Jim Beam Survived Prohibition

The Whiskey Wash

One of the best-selling American bourbon whiskeys in the world, Jim Beam is produced in Clermont, Kentucky. Since 1795, seven generations of the Beam family have been involved in bourbon distilling, interrupted only by Prohibition (1920-1933). During 13 years of Prohibition, American whiskey distillers lost a generation of expertise and knowledge, decimating the United States’ domestic distilling industry.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Four Roses Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a beloved bourbon brand in the United States, and is also one of the fastest-growing bourbon brands in the world. This is bolstered by the brand’s recent success at the World Whiskies Awards 2024, where the Four Roses Single Barrel was named World’s Best Single Barrel Bourbon. Although the brand is seeing much modern success, Four Roses actually dates back to the 1800s.

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