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Bourbon 101

AJ Woods — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:14:44 +0000

An introduction to bourbon’s grains, proof limits, labels and barrel styles, with suggestions for exploring a small tasting flight.

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Augusta Distillery: River-Town Visits and Buckner’s Bourbon

Whiskey Scene Team — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:10:11 +0000

Reading individual releases and choosing a visitor experience give Augusta’s bourbon story a practical starting point.

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New Era: Whiskey, Community, and the Social Club Model

Whiskey Scene Team — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:10:10 +0000

Monthly bottles and barrel selections offer different ways to participate in New Era’s whiskey club.

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Buffalo Trace After Dark: Night at the Distillery Returns for Halloween

Whiskey Scene Team — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:15:31 +0000

Buffalo Trace brings history, folklore and seasonal drinks to selected October evenings in Frankfort. Dates, tickets and practical details for the 2026 event.

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Barrell Craft Spirits: Blending Across Origins and Finishing Casks

Whiskey Scene Team — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:06:20 +0000

Barrell Craft Spirits brings sourced whiskey into blends with different origins and cask histories. Its published batch records distinguish finishing, blending, and bottling strength.

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Archie Rose Comes to America: Chris Hemsworth’s Role in Its Next Chapter

Genevieve Ishtar — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:12:43 +0000

Chris Hemsworth joins Archie Rose’s ownership as the Sydney distillery prepares for America. Master Distiller Dave Withers explains the grain, cask and smoke decisions behind a distinctly Australian approach to making whisky.

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Whiskey Scene Chili-Lime Salt

Whiskey Scene Team — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:50:13 +0000

Fresh lime zest, fine sea salt, and mild ancho chile make a homemade rim for citrus cocktails. This Whiskey Scene similar option accompanies Von Payne's Black Margarita.

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Von Payne’s Black Margarita

Whiskey Scene Team — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:53:28 +0000

Blackcurrant-infused whiskey meets lemonade, orange juice, and lime in Von Payne's Black Margarita, a citrusy cocktail finished with a spicy chili-salt rim and a lime garnish.

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Von Payne Currant Old Fashioned

Whiskey Scene Team — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:53:27 +0000

A stirred Old Fashioned made with Von Payne Black, a whiskey infused with natural black currant, aromatic bitters and an orange twist.

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Bananas for Nancy

Whiskey Scene Team — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:53:25 +0000

Jonathan Stanyard’s Bananas for Nancy combines bourbon with banana oleo liqueur, lime, sherry and amaro.

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