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Saturday, December 31, 2022

December 2022 Month in Review

Welcome to the December 2022 Columbus Bourbon recap. As always, A big thank you to all my readers! As a friendly reminder, follow ColumbusBourbon on Facebook and tell a friend.

Miss Fiona and Baby Leo Taking
a Snooze During Christmas

This month I posted 11 articles. The site saw 12,000+ page-views, down from the 20,065 views in December of 2021. For the year, the site saw over 100k! This month, I earned a bit under $20 in ad revenue!!

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Boone County Announces Limited Release - Toasted Cask Finish Small Batch Bourbon

Boone County Distilling has announced a new limited released called Toasted Cask Finish. This is bourbon finished for an extra three months in their toasted American oak bourbon barrels.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Old Forester Announces New 117 Series Release: Extra Extra Old

Brown-Forman owned brand Old Forester has announced the latest release in their 117 Series called Extra Extra Old. This is made up of their 1910 Bourbon aged an additional 24 months in a second barrel. 

Monday, December 19, 2022

Last Day to Enter OHLQ 2022 Winter Bottle Lottery (Pappy Van Winkle and Buffalo Trace Antique Collection) - Do it now!

Today is the last day to enter the Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) 2022 Winter Bottle Lottery for the following:

Pappy Van Winkle Collection (same prices as 2021)

  • Old Rip Van Winkle 10, $69.99 plus tax
  • Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year, $79.99 plus tax
  • Pappy Van Winkle 15, $119.99 plus tax
  • Pappy Van Winkle 20, $199.98 plus tax
  • Pappy Van Winkle 23, $299.99 plus tax

Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Products (same prices as 2021, however, George T. Stagg was not released in 2021)

  • Eagle Rare 17, $99.99 plus tax
  • Sazerac Rye 18, $99.99 plus tax
  • Thomas H. Handy, $99.99 plus tax
  • William Larue Weller, $99.99 plus tax
  • George T. Stagg, $99.99 plus tax



You can enter at the OHLQ lottery website. In order to enter, you'll need to provide the following:
  • Ohio Driver's License Number / Ohio Identification Card Number
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Street Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Email Address
  • Preferred OHLQ store location for purchasing the product if you win
Lottery ends at 11:59pm. Good luck everyone!

Friday, December 16, 2022

Jefferson's Bourbon Announces New $250 Million Dollar Distillery

Pernod Ricard owned brand Jefferson's Bourbon has announced an investment of $250 million over five years to build a carbon neutral distillery, with related aging warehouses in Marion County, Kentucky.

Monday, December 12, 2022

2022 OHLQ Winter Bottle Lottery Announced (Pappy Van Winkle and Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)

Like 202120202019 and 2018, the The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the Pappy Van Winkle and Buffalo Trace Antique Collection bottle lottery. This is a lottery to win the opportunity to purchase a hard to find bottle of select Buffalo Trace products at retail prices. The 2022 edition began today at 12:01 a.m. (Monday, Dec. 12) and runs through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19.

Friday, December 9, 2022

OHLQ Announces Even More Single Barrels for Release on December 10 @ 9AM

The Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) has announced additional single-barrel offerings for release on Saturday, December 10 at 9:00 A.M. across more than 200 locations throughout the state. These include Buzzard's Roost, NULU, Traverse City Whiskey Company, and Kentucky Peerless.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Black Steel Bourbon Announced

Showing there is nothing she won't do for a nickel, Marianne Eaves has teamed up with Guy Beahm (also known as influencer Dr DisRespect) to launch Black Steel Bourbon. As you may know, Guy Beahm is also known for getting banned from Twitch for livestreaming in a public bathroom (pic from the video below) and then eventually banned completely from the platform. 

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

OHLQ Announces More Single Barrel Releases for December 10th @ 9am - Old Elk, Jefferson's Reserve, George Dickel, and High West

The Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) has announced additional single-barrel offerings for release on Saturday, December 10 at 9:00 A.M. across more than 200 locations throughout the state. These include Old Elk, Jefferson's Reserve, George Dickel, and High West. 

Monday, December 5, 2022

Have an Extra $1000? Have I got the Grift For you!!

For those with more money than sense... Marianne Eaves, former Master Distiller who abruptly quit Castle & Key is releasing a member ship service called EAVES BLIND for the low price of $1000. This service includes small batch and single barrel bourbons from distilleries across the country in a blind format. 

Sunday, December 4, 2022

Boone County Releases Whiskey finished in Dalton Anna Wine French Oak Barrels

Because every bourbon or whiskey release lately seems to be finished in weird barrels, Boone County is jumping on the trend with their newest release: Boone County Cask Strength, Anna Liqueur finished Bourbon. 

Friday, December 2, 2022

OHLQ Announces Largest Single Barrel Release - Nearly 100 Barrels - Coming December 10 @ 9AM

- Last Updated on 12/9/22 @3:00pm

The Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) has announced their largest drop of single-barrel offerings so far with the release of nearly 100 barrels worth of various brands. The release will occur on Saturday, December 10 at 9:00 A.M. across more than 200 locations throughout the state.

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

November 2022 Month in Review

Welcome to the November 2022 Columbus Bourbon recap. As always, A big thank you to all my readers! As a friendly reminder, follow ColumbusBourbon on Facebook and tell a friend.

Baby Leo on his 7th Birthday Last Week 

This month I posted 12 articles. The site saw 11150+ page-views, down from the 15,474 views in November of 2021. The site earned a bit over $20 in ad revenue!!

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Watershed Announces Dates for 2022 NocinoFest and Black Walnut Old Fashioned Release

Columbus based Watershed Distillery has announced the dates for its annual NocinoFest – Saturday, December 3 from 11 am to 3 pm. This year, they will debut a brand new, limited time offering this year at the event—Black Walnut Old Fashioned. 

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

New Brand Launches - Hemingway Rye Whiskey - First Edition Bottles Available Now

Hemingway Whiskey Company today announced the launch of Hemingway Rye Whiskey First Edition with the release of the inaugural 972 bottles. This initial offering is a blend of straight rye whiskeys finished in rum seasoned Oloroso Sherry casks. This brand is inspired by American author, journalist, and storyteller Ernest Hemingway.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

OHLQ Announces Single-Day Maker's Mark Exclusive Release - November 18 @9am

The Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) has announced the one-day release of Maker’s Mark Private Select “Cellar Session” series tomorrow, November 18 at 9am at over 50 OHLQ locations.

Monday, November 14, 2022

Last Day to Enter OHLQ 2022 Autumn Bottle Lottery

Today is the last day to enter the Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) 2022 Autumn Bottle Lottery for the following:

  • Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof - $69.99 + tax
  • King of Kentucky - $259.99 + tax (up from $249.98 in 2021)
  • Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond 17 Year - $199.99 + tax
  • Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2022 - $159.99 + tax (up from $149.98 in 2021)
  • Weller C.Y.P.B. - $49.99 + tax

You can enter at the OHLQ lottery website. In order to enter, you'll need to provide the following:
  • Ohio Driver's License Number / Ohio Identification Card Number
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Street Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Email Address
  • Preferred OHLQ store location for purchasing the product if you win
Lottery ends at 11:59pm. Good luck everyone!

Friday, November 11, 2022

Nearest Green Distillery Announces Three New Permanent Expressions

Nearest Green Distillery, makers of the Uncle Nearest brand has announced three new permanent expressions. Those are: Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey, Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Black Label, and Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Rye. 

Maker's Mark Announces Wood Finishing City Series - Available in Select Duty Free Stores

Beam Suntory owned brand Maker's Mark has released two new exclusive bourbons for sale at Global Travel Retail (GTR). This new series is supposed to 'capture the character of the world's most enchanting locations.' The first two cities are New York City and Sydney with new limited release cities planned over the next few years. 


Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Lux Row Introduces Old Ezra 7-Year Straight Rye Whiskey

MGP owned Lux Row has announced Old Ezra 7-Year Straight Rye Whiskey with a limited allocation of 3,000 six-pack cases. 

Monday, November 7, 2022

OHLQ Announces Yellowstone and George Remus Exclusives - Arriving Week of 11/7

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the release of thirty (30!!) barrels of Yellowstone Hand Picked Series (8 barrels), Yellowstone Select Single Barrel (5 barrels), and George Remus Bourbon Bottled in Bond (17 barrels) appearing in stores this week (week of November 7th).

OHLQ 2022 Autumn Bottle Lottery is Live - Ends at 11:59 p.m. on November 14th - Enter at Link Below

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) 2022 Autumn Bottle Lottery is open for entry. This lottery is for the chance to purchase the following:

  • Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof - $69.99 + tax
  • King of Kentucky - $259.99 + tax (up from $249.98 in 2021)
  • Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond 17 Year - $199.99 + tax
  • Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2022 - $159.99 + tax (up from $149.98 in 2021)
  • Weller C.Y.P.B. - $49.99 + tax

You can enter at this site starting 12:01 a.m. on November 7th and ending at 11:59 p.m. on November 14. In order to enter, you'll need to provide the following:

Entrants must be an Ohio resident 21 years or older and the following is required:
  • Ohio Driver’s License Number / Ohio Identification Card Number
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Street Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Email Address
  • Preferred OHLQ store location for purchasing the product if you win
If you didn't see the link above (not sure why it isn't showing up clearly), CLICK HERE FOR THE OHLQ SITE to enter.

Good luck everyone and I hope my readers win all the bottles!

Sunday, November 6, 2022

OHLQ 2022 Autumn Bottle Lottery Announced - Starting November 7th

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the Autumn Bourbon Bottle Lottery. The lottery will begin at 12:01 a.m. on November 7th and end at 11:59 p.m. on November 14. This lottery includes: 

  • Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
  • King of Kentucky
  • Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond 17 Year
  • Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2022
  • Weller C.Y.P.B.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Angel's Envy Releases 2022 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels

Angel's Envy has announced the 11th release of their annual cask strength. This year is their bourbon aged for up to 14 additional months in Port Wine casks. This release includes 16,980 bottles and will be available in all 50 states for an MSRP of $229.99. 

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

OHLQ Announces High Bank Whiskey War Double Oaked - Arriving Week of 10/31

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the release of five barrels of High Bank Whiskey War Double Oaked appearing in stores this week (week of October 31) for $69.99 + tax. 

October 22 Month In Review

Welcome to the October 2022 Columbus Bourbon recap. As always, A big thank you to all my readers! As a friendly reminder, follow ColumbusBourbon on Facebook and tell a friend.

Miss Fiona the Peacock 

This month I posted 12 articles. The site saw 8638 page-views, down from the 14,844 views in October of 2021. The site earned a bit over $7 in ad revenue!!

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon and Rye Lottery is Live - Ends at 8:00 p.m. on October 28th - Enter at Link Below

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) 2022 Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon and Rye Lottery is open for entry. This lottery is for the chance to purchase the following:

  • Willett Family Estate 6 Year Bourbon – $130.99 (Plus Tax)

  • Willett Family Estate 7 Year Bourbon – $175.99 (Plus Tax)

  • Willett Family Estate 8 Year Bourbon – $235.99 (Plus Tax)

  • Willett Family Estate 7 Year Rye – $175.99 (Plus Tax)

  • Willett Family Estate 10 Year Rye – $360.99 (Plus Tax)

I reached out to OHLQ to find out details of the lottery... specifically if entering more than one location increases your odds and how many bottles of each were available... this is what I received back...

Hi Mark,
 
Customers can enter for any and all products at every location; however, if chosen, you must pick up the bottle at that winning location.  
 
Thanks,
Kristen

In the end, I have no idea how many bottles are available or what the actual lottery rules are. I guess if you have the means, you should probably select every store to possibly increase your odds? 

Anyway, you can enter at this site starting Monday (8:00 a.m. on October 24) and ending at 8:00 p.m. on October 28th. In order to enter, you'll need to provide the following:

Entrants must be an Ohio resident 21 years or older and the following is required:
  • Ohio Driver’s License Number / Ohio Identification Card Number
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Street Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Email Address
  • Preferred OHLQ store location for purchasing the product if you win
If you didn't see the link above (not sure why it isn't showing up clearly), CLICK HERE FOR THE OHLQ SITE to enter.

Good luck everyone and I hope my readers win all the bottles!


Monday, October 24, 2022

Michter's Announces 2022 Edition of 20 Year Bourbon

 Michter's has announced that the 2022 bottling of their 20-year bourbon will begin shipping to retailers starting in November. 

Friday, October 21, 2022

OHLQ Announces Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon and Rye Lottery - Starting October 24

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced an upcoming lottery for bottles of Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon and Rye. The lottery will begin at 8:00 a.m. on October 24 and end at 8:00 p.m. on October 28th. Bottles may only be picked up from a select set of 16 stores (details below). Per the announcement page: 'Please note:  while you may enter for any or all products at any or all locations, you are only eligible to win the right to purchase one bottle from one location.'

It's unclear if selecting more stores increases your odds of winning. I have a question out to OHLQ and will update this if I hear back.  

Dr Pepper Introduces Non-Alcoholic Bourbon Flavored Fansville Reserve

Not to be outdone by Arby's big bourbon announcement, Dr. Pepper has announced the release of a new limited-edition non-alcoholic beverage, Dr Pepper Bourbon Flavored Fansville Reserve.

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Because Everything is a Joke Now... Arby's Introduces a Bourbon That Is Smoked Like Its Meats

As I write this, I'm waiting for Ashton Kutcher to come out and tell us we've all been punk'd... however, Arby's has announced a bourbon smoked like their meats. 

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Old Forester Names Melissa Rift as Brand Ambassador/Master Taster

Brown-Forman owned brand Old Forester has announced that Kentucky native Melissa Rift has been named Brand Ambassador/Master Taster. 

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

In Combination that No-One Asked For... Basil Hayden Introduces Bourbon Finished in Red Wine Cask

In what reminds me of an 11 year old mixing flavors of pop (yes, pop... not soda or coke) at Burger King, Beam Suntory brand, Basil Hayden has introduced Bourbon finished in a Red Wine Cask. 

Monday, October 17, 2022

OHLQ Announces New Riff Single Barrel (Bourbon and Rye) - Arriving Week of 10/17

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the release of eight barrels of single barrel selection of New Riff Rye and Bourbon appearing in stores this week (week of October 17) for $52.99 + tax for the bourbon and $57.99 + tax for the rye.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Knob Creek Announced Limited Edition 18 Year Bourbon

Beam Suntory brand Knob Creek has announced their oldest expression so far with the release of Knob Creek 18 Year Old.

Monday, October 10, 2022

OHLQ Announces Woodinville Private Select Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Arriving Week of 10/10

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the release of nine barrels of single barrel selection of Woodinville Private Select Straight Bourbon Whiskey appearing in stores this week (week of October 10) for $74.99 + tax. 

Friday, October 7, 2022

Wild Turkey Announces Master's Keep Unforgotten

Campari Group owned brand Wild Turkey has announced a new limited release titled Master's Keep Unforgotten. This release is a high proof, extra-aged variation of Wild Turkey Forgiven (which is a discontinued limited release). The premise is that the original Forgiven release was a mistake by mixing a young rye and mature bourbon.

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Redemption Whiskey Launches Sur Lee Straight Rye Whiskey

Redemption Whiskey has announced their latest release with Redemption Sur Lee Straight Rye Whiskey. This release utilizes a first-of-its-kind whiskey-making technique inspired by the French sur lie winemaking process

Friday, September 30, 2022

September 22 Month In Review

Welcome to the September 2022 Columbus Bourbon recap. As always, A big thank you to all my readers! As a friendly reminder, follow ColumbusBourbon on Facebook and tell a friend.

Me at the OSU Blackout Game vs. Wisconsin

This month I posted 9 articles. The site saw 9500+ page-views, down from the 16,438 views in September of 2021. The site earned a bit over $11 in ad revenue!!

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Fortuna Bourbon to Re-enter American Market

Fortuna Brands, which operated from the late 1800's until the mid 1960's, has been revived and will re-enter the US market for the first time in over 50 years. It is being revived by the people behind Rare Character, which was founded in 2021 by Pablo Moix and Peter Nevenglosky. With the Fortuna brand, they have added Andy Shapira, who gained experience and insight at Heaven Hill. 

Maker's Mark Announces New 2022 Wood Finishing Release - BRT-01 & BRT-02

Maker's Mark has announced their fourth Wood Finishing Series with the release of BRT-01 & BRT-02. The BRT refers to their process of hand-barrel rotation (BRT). BRT-01was 'inspired' by the top of the warehouse, which has higher temperatures and BRT-02 was 'inspired' by the bottom, where it is much cooler. 

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Blade and Bow Announces 2022 Release of 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Blade and Bow has announced a 2022 release of the 22 year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey coming to select states (sadly... not Ohio) and the Stitzel-Weller Distillery. 

Monday, September 26, 2022

OHLQ Announces Four Roses Single Barrel / Barrel Strength Selections - Arriving Week of 9/26

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the release of ten barrels of Four Roses Single Barrel / Barrel Strength Selections appearing in stores this week (week of September 26) for $74.99 + tax. 

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Angel's Envy Names New Master Distiller - Owen Martin

Angel's Envy has announced that they have hired renowned beard grower, Owen Martin as Master Distiller beginning on October 17. Martin is the first appointed Master Distiller of Angel's Envy since co-founder and Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson's passing in 2013.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

OHLQ Puts Out Press Release 'Don't Participate in Secondary Sales'

In what reads like an press release from The Onion, The Ohio Division of Liquor Control has advised consumers NOT to participate in secondary liquor sales. These are sales that "often occur on the internet including on social media websites such as Facebook and other sites such as Craigslist. Typically, sellers will purchase bottles of liquor and turn around to resell them."

Thursday, September 15, 2022

OHLQ Announces Old Elk Bottle Signings with Master Distiller Greg Metze

I've been sick all week so I didn't have an opportunity to write about the OHLQ Old Elk release... however, I do want to get a quick article out regarding an Old Elk bottle signing with Master Distiller Greg Metze from Old Elk Distillery. Big thanks to reader Greg S. for sending the info. 

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

OHLQ Announces 2022 Summer Barrel Lottery Winners

The Ohio Department of Liquor has posted the results of the 2022 Summer Bottle Lottery Winners. As is always the case, I did not win, thus, keeping my lifetime losing streak intact.