Bourbon & Whiskey Quick Hits - May 31

Welcome to the latest installment of our Friday Quick Hits. This is our roundup of bourbon and whiskey news that are important, but aren't big enough to warrant an article on their own.

• Q&A with Heaven Hill Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll - Heaven Hill has published a Q&A with their new Master Distiller, Conor O'Driscoll. We wrote about his promotion back in January. The Q&A focuses on his transition to Master Distiller to how the business is changing. If you're in to Heaven Hill, this is worth a read. 

May 2019 in Review

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This month we posted 13 unique articles and saw 1900+ views, Up from 1781 in April.

Tobey and Baby Leo All Tuckered Out From All the Bourbon News

Reservoir Distillery Introduces Hunter & Scott Rye Whiskey

Virginia based Reservoir Distillery has announced a new product to their lineup in Hunter & Scott Rye Whiskey. This new rye comes with a 90 proof (45% alcohol), an MSRP of $49.99, and a mash bill comprising of all Virginia-grown 67% rye and 33% wheat.

2019 Father's Day Gift Guide - Gifts for the Bourbon and Whiskey Loving Dad

With Father's Day right around the corner (June 16th), I thought it would be helpful to post some gift ideas for the whiskey and bourbon lover in your life. For even more gift ideas, check out 2019 Valentine's Gift Guide or the 2018 Holiday Gift Guide.

As always, the top recommendation is to open a special bottle that you've been saving and enjoy the time together... however, if you are looking for something more tangible, check out some of the products below.

• Cuff-links made from a used bourbon barrel - $20-$85 - There are a ton of options and styles at various price points. Some, you can even personalize with initials. Our favorite are the simple cuff-links in silver with the initials at the bottom.