by Randy Warren | Jul 15, 2026 | General Audience
I recently had a delightful conversation with George Harper, the Lead Blender and Innovator at Johnnie Walker. Here are highlights: A Conversation With George Harper, Lead Blender at Johnnie Walker Q: You came to whiskey through chemistry and craft brewing, not...
by Randy Warren | Jul 12, 2026 | General Audience
Old Forester has been part of America’s whiskey landscape since 1870. “Old Forester’s history is bourbon history, which is also U.S. history,” said Melissa Rift, Old Forester’s master taster. “The brand has been a close observer of American whiskey culture and has...
by Randy Warren | Jun 25, 2026 | General Audience
Can a bourbon be patriotic? That is absolutely the case during this year’s 250th birthday of the United States. Here are some of my favorite bourbons to celebrate the special anniversary of the U.S. this year. 1. Freedom Fighter Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey...
by Randy Warren | Jun 16, 2026 | General Audience
Michael Bilello, the creator and founder of the American Whiskey Association (AWA), thinks big. “The mission of the American Whiskey Association, as a global trade organization, is simple, exciting, and inspirational,” Michael said. “It is to make...
by Randy Warren | Jun 10, 2026 | General Audience
There is an upheaval in the bourbon marketplace. Much has been written about the “glut” of bourbon. There are roughly 16 million barrels of bourbon aging in rickhouses in Kentucky alone. That equates to roughly $22 billion in aging whiskey, enough to last a decade....
by Randy Warren | May 22, 2026 | General Audience
Does your dad, granddad, or husband love bourbon? Than you are in luck this Father’s Day. Check out our top picks of great gifts he will love. For the Bold Dad: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old Bulleit has a bold character because of its unusually high rye content. Founded...
