Wildfire Bourbon, Whiskey Power, a New Designation, & Tariffs🥃🔥⚡
Whiskey Tap: Wildfire Barrels, Federal Firsts, and Whiskey-Powered Sparks ⚡🥃
A weekly rummaging of bourbon, whiskey, cigar, and more content of interest to me.
Hopefully of interest to you.
Enjoy
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Whiskey Tap: Wildfire Barrels and Nature’s Fury 🔥
Ever sipped on fire? Locke + Co Distilling sure hopes so. They’ve crafted a bourbon aged with wood scorched during Colorado’s devastating Hayman Fire. As Robb Report explains, this innovative method doesn’t just channel the flames; it imbues the whiskey with a smoky complexity that echoes the resilience of nature. With every sip, you’re not just tasting bourbon—you’re savoring survival.
🔥 Proof that good things can rise from ashes, one smoky dram at a time.
Whiskey Tap: Federal Firsts and New Designations 🏛️
Move over, bourbon—there’s a new whiskey lawman in town. The TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) has granted its first new federal whiskey designation in over 50 years: "American Single Malt Whiskey." As MarketWatch notes, this milestone is a nod to the burgeoning craft whiskey movement. For fans of scotch-style precision with American grit, this is a game-changer.
🥃 Looks like whiskey’s rulebook just got a thrilling new chapter.
Whiskey Tap: Bourbon Tariffs and Troubled Waters 💰
The bourbon industry’s about to feel the heat—and not the good kind. Looming tariffs from the European Union threaten to sour the global whiskey trade. As LEX18 reports, tariffs could drive up costs for producers and consumers alike, putting Kentucky’s pride under pressure.
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💸 If trade wars ignite, will bourbon lose its charm abroad? Let’s hope cooler heads prevail.
Whiskey Tap: Whiskey That Powers the Grid ⚡
Who needs fossil fuels when you’ve got whiskey waste? Anaerobic digestion technology is turning distillery byproducts into clean electricity. According to Global Energy Prize, this tech is lighting up homes and offsetting carbon footprints. Whiskey: it powers your night and your neighborhood.
⚡ Cheers to sips that spark a sustainable future.
Whiskey Tap: Bourbon Knowledge for Beginners 📚
New to bourbon but eager to be the smooth-talking expert at the bar? Tasting Table lays out the fastest way to become a bourbon connoisseur. From understanding mash bills to mastering tasting notes, their guide makes it easier than ever to jumpstart your whiskey wisdom.
📚 Turns out, knowing bourbon isn’t just about drinking—it’s about thinking.
Here is a really good article from April of 2024 suggesting tips for being a good bourbonite.
Closing Toast
Here’s to the old laws and new designations, to bourbon that rises from ashes and powers cities. May we always sip on innovation, toast to resilience, and dream of brighter (or smokier) futures.
🥃 As the saying goes: “The bottle’s empty, but the story’s just beginning.”