Wes Henderson dismissed as bourbon CEO during secret camera probe
Kentucky bourbon executive Wes Henderson was let go from his position earlier this month following accusations from family members. They alleged that he used hidden cameras to record relatives and guests at his homes and a resort, as reported. On October 3, TKC Distilling, the parent company of The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey, […]
$500K in bourbon stolen from Philadelphia warehouse during daylight robbery
Bourbon Heist in Philadelphia: A $500,000 Daylight Robbery In a bold daylight theft, about $500,000 worth of bourbon was taken from a warehouse in Philadelphia. Interestingly, an employee unwittingly assisted the thieves by loading the whiskey into their truck. This theft, described as a “coordinated cargo theft operation” involving A21 Wine & Spirits and Apogee21 […]
Missouri man charged with sharing bomb-making guides used in Bourbon Street incident
Missouri Man Faces Federal Charges for Online Bomb-Making Tutorials A man from Missouri is in serious legal trouble for allegedly using social media to teach followers about bomb-making. Jordan Derrick, aged 40 and from Sweet Springs, was taken into custody by the FBI after accusations surfaced that he posted a video online that detailed how […]
Gallo winery completes acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon
E. & J. Gallo Winery Acquires Four Roses Bourbon E. & J. Gallo Winery, a major Californian winemaker, has taken over the Kentucky-based bourbon brand, Four Roses, in a deal that’s said to be worth as much as $775 million. Britt West, the Chief Commercial Officer, expressed the company’s excitement, noting that “Four Roses is […]
Bourbon sector faces challenges as Jim Beam stops production at Clermont distillery
Challenges for Jim Beam and the Bourbon Industry Amid a changing landscape in alcohol consumption, Jim Beam has opted to pause operations at its primary distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, for at least a year. This decision reflects broader issues within the spirits industry, especially as people seem to be drinking less. Claudia Coffey, a notable […]
Kentucky’s $9B whiskey sector faces challenges as Gen Z turns away from bourbon and tariffs impact sales.
Kentucky’s Whisky Industry Faces Severe Crisis The renowned whisky industry in Kentucky is currently in what many consider its most significant crisis in decades. Major distilleries are shutting down, and the livelihoods of thousands are at stake as the sector grapples with dwindling sales, changing drinking habits among younger generations, and the impacts of trade […]
New Disney restaurant Bourbon Steak to implement dress code
A new steakhouse is set to open at the Swan and Dolphin resorts in Walt Disney World, and it comes with a dress code that’s notably different from the typical resort attire. Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak started taking reservations last week. According to their website, anyone who has spent the day at the park will […]
Bourbon Steak at Disney World Swan and Dolphin implements a formal dress code
New Steakhouse at Disney World Requires Dress Code A steakhouse is on the way to the Swan and Dolphin resorts at Walt Disney World, but don’t expect to stroll in wearing your regular park attire. Guests will need to switch up their outfits if they’re coming straight from the parks. Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak started […]
Man in New York proposed to a farmer that he could give him Wild Turkey bourbon in exchange for allowing him to feed his girlfriend’s ex to the pigs, according to the FBI.
A man from upstate New York attempted to hire someone to murder his girlfriend, suggesting that the victim be fed to pigs, along with a bribe of $1,000 and a bottle of wild turkey bourbon. However, this was all a setup; the supposed hitmen and farmers were actually working with the federal government. Criminal charges […]
Bourbon Street hustler’s partner charged with murder in Telemundo reporter incident
In a troubling development, a second individual has been charged with second-degree murder following the tragic death of a well-known Super Bowl reporter who was covering major sporting events in New Orleans earlier this month. Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old Telemundo Sports reporter from Missouri, was found dead in his hotel room at the Comfort Suite […]