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Origins, Part 13: Bruichladdich Distillery: The Progressive Heart of Islay Whisky Origins, Part 12: The Hidden Logic Behind Van Winkle Proofs (Part Two)
Origins 17 June 2026

Origins, Part 12: The Hidden Logic Behind Van Winkle Proofs (Part Two)

Why so many Pappy bottles share the same ABV. For years, whiskey enthusiasts have obsessed over the Van Winkle lineup...

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Origins, Part 11: Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Explained: Understanding BTAC Through Buffalo Trace’s Four Mash Bills (Part One)
Origins 17 June 2026

Origins, Part 11: Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Explained: Understanding BTAC Through Buffalo Trace’s Four Mash Bills (Part One)

Understanding BTAC through Buffalo Trace’s four mash bills — Part One. Few distilleries in modern American whiskey generate the kind...

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Four Roses Anthology News: A 21-Year-Old Bourbon That Won't Be Easy to Find
6 June 2026

Four Roses Anthology News: A 21-Year-Old Bourbon That Won't Be Easy to Find

Four Roses Anthology Chapter One is a 21-year-old bourbon limited to 1200 bottles. News on what this means for Australian...

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Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III News: What Australian Whisky Drinkers Need to Know
5 June 2026

Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III News: What Australian Whisky Drinkers Need to Know

Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III news for Australian whisky drinkers. 14 year old Islay single malt details plus local availability and...

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Origins, Part 10: One Drop Brewing Co. A New Wave of Craft Brewing in Sydney
Origins 29 April 2026

Origins, Part 10: One Drop Brewing Co. A New Wave of Craft Brewing in Sydney

In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian craft beer, few breweries have made an impact as quickly and creatively as One...

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News: Sazerac Backs 818 Tequila - The Signal Is in the Shift
Industry 29 April 2026

News: Sazerac Backs 818 Tequila - The Signal Is in the Shift

Sazerac’s 818 Tequila Investment Signals a Shift Beyond Whisky

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Michter's Barrel Strength Sour Mash: First US★1 Release Confirmed for May
News 27 April 2026

Michter's Barrel Strength Sour Mash: First US★1 Release Confirmed for May

Michter's announces first barrel strength sour mash whiskey release for May. Australian allocation news suggests tight availability if it lands...

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Origins, Part 9: Hellyers Road Distillery: Tasmania’s Pioneering Spirit of Innovation
Origins 27 April 2026

Origins, Part 9: Hellyers Road Distillery: Tasmania’s Pioneering Spirit of Innovation

Tasmania has firmly cemented its place on the global whisky stage, and at the heart of this rise sits Hellyers...

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News: Four Roses Single Barrel Collection Returns This May
News 26 April 2026

News: Four Roses Single Barrel Collection Returns This May

Four Roses announces the second rotation of its Single Barrel Collection, aged 7–9 years, arriving from May. Australian allocations expected...

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Breaking News: Eagle Rare 30 Just Dropped - Buffalo Trace's Oldest Bourbon Yet
News 17 April 2026

Breaking News: Eagle Rare 30 Just Dropped - Buffalo Trace's Oldest Bourbon Yet

Buffalo Trace unveils Eagle Rare 30 - a 30-year-old bourbon and the oldest release in the Eagle Rare lineup.

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Sazerac Eyes Brown-Forman - A Deal That Reaches Far Beyond American Whiskey
industry 16 April 2026

Sazerac Eyes Brown-Forman - A Deal That Reaches Far Beyond American Whiskey

Sazerac’s reported move on Brown-Forman could bring two of American whiskey’s biggest portfolios together. What it means for collectors, releases,...

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