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!!

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.

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. 

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!

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.

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

Like 2021, 2020, 2019 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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.