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2 weeks ago | 
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
The Schtick: Islay distillery, Ardbeg, drops a whisky every year to celebrate the annual rager it throws called Ardbeg Day, which coincides with the last day of Feis Ile — the Islay Festival.
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3 weeks ago | 
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
Binder’s Stash and Willett Distillery announced on Tuesday that both whiskey brands were joining forces as part of a new partnership. For the venture, Binder’s Stash gets unprecedented access to Willett’s inventory, bottling and distribution platforms. “We are excited to work with Bill and his incredibly bold brand, Binder’s Stash” said Willet Distillery’s Master Distiller Drew Kulsveen in a statement.
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1 month ago | 
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
Something must have been in the water this week, as some of the biggest names in whiskey dropped incredibly buzz-worthy expressions. The best whiskeys that dropped this week are from superstar brands like Michter’s and Woodford, coupled with indies like Cedar Ridge and the Texas powerhouse, Milam & Greene. Proper No. Twelve appears to be shaking things up in the Irish whiskey front, and the brand dropped its inaugural extended-age release, with a hefty age statement of 13 years.
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2 months ago | 
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
It’s hard to believe we’re one week away from the beginning of May and these five offerings from Breckenridge, BHATKA Spirits, TX Whiskey and more were the best whiskey releases that made headlines this week. Many of these offerings stood out with distinctive cask finishes. Armagnac and cognac lovers should pay attention — quite a few releases within this week’s selection are definitely worth checking out.
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2 months ago | 
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
Westward Whiskey Founder and CEO Tom Mooney knows the beverage industry landscape is radically different in 2025 than it was in 2015. As things stand, it’s tough being independent during times of economic uncertainty, where even the biggest of brands appear to be tightening their belts. Westward made headlines in early April with its Chapter 11 filing, sending shockwaves through the industry.
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2 months ago | 
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
Maxim reported on Tuesday that WhistlePig and the “Super Troopers” stars are releasing a bottle of cannabis-infused maple syrup just in time for 4/20. For just $75, you too can celebrate 4/20 with a “lifted” take on a maple syrup Old Fashioned using WhistlePig Piggy Back Rye thanks to a bottle of delicious, cannabis-infused, syrupy goodness. This year’s release marks the second collaboration between WhistlePig and the “Super Troopers” stars.
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Mar 27, 2025 | 
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
Michter’s announced on Tuesday that the “World’s Most Admired Whiskey Brand” of 2023 and 2024 was bringing back its highly-coveted 10-Year Kentucky Bourbon. The 94.4-proof bourbon hosts a suggested retail price of $195 and will hit the shelves in April. “It is such an exciting time when we are reviewing barrels for consideration for this release,” said Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson in a statement. “This year’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon is again overaged beyond 10 years.
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Mar 27, 2025 | 
t8ke.com | Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
WhistlePig announced on Tuesday that the Vermont whiskey brand was listing its 966 square-foot “Maple Sugar Shack” on Zillow for a cool $4.2 million on Zillow. The brand shared the shack includes a “fully operational Tiki Bar, panoramic Vermont views, and a whiskey-powered cold plunge.”Any prospective buyers who are interested in forking up the dough to pay for the Maple Sugar Shack will be gifted a free bottle of the brand’s barrel-aged maple syrup.
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Mar 20, 2025 | 
t8ke.com | Infinium Spirits |Cynthia Mersten |Jay West
Infinium Spirits announced on Wednesday that the San Diego distributor acquired Howler Head, the banana-flavored bourbon with a UFC partnership. Howler Head was previously distributed by Campari. Infinium Spirits was founded in 2005 and represents brands like Templeton Whiskey and Seagram’s Vodka. “We are excited to welcome Howler Head to the Infinium Family,” President of Infinium Spirits Jan Tharp said in a statement.
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Feb 27, 2025 | 
bottleraiders.com | Cynthia Mersten
Mardi Gras is on March 4, 2025 and reports that about 1.5 million tourists will descend upon New Orleans for its parades, costumes and debauchery in all forms. Yet, perhaps no activity is more quintessentially “New Orleans” than purchasing a drive-thru daiquiri from one of Louisiana’s many famed stands. With a veritable rainbow of colors and flavors, these icy, boozy slushies are one of the quirks that many people love about this special state.
