Hidden loaded gun from the Al Capone era discovered at Illinois distillery: ‘Glad we located it’
Jim Beam to Close Kentucky Distillery for a Year Jim Beam Distillery has announced that it will close its doors for a year. The reason? A lack of supply and demand. This closure was discussed recently by a Fox News Chief Congressional Correspondent on “Fox & Friends,” who also shared some personal favorites when it […]
Pistol from the Capone era discovered in Chicago distillery wall, according to reports.
A Blast from the Past In a surprising discovery, staff members at a Chicago distillery, historically linked to mobster Al Capone, have unearthed a well-preserved handgun hidden behind a wall. Reports indicate that the firearm, a Colt pistol from 1908, was discovered in a concealed duct within the brewery’s catacombs. Andrew Howell, the founder of […]
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 […]
$1 million in whiskey taken in a bold theft from a Washington distillery
A significant whiskey heist this summer involved the theft of 12,000 bottles, marking a rare incident in the U.S. liquor industry. The worth of the stolen liquor is estimated at around $1 million. The Skagit Valley Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating, and enthusiasts are curious if the sought-after Garryana Whiskey, part of Westland Distillery’s first […]
Democratic Representative Josh Riley discreetly invested in a DC distillery that offers ‘Fascist Tears Vodka’ and enjoys ‘ICE Crushed’
Freshman Democrat Invests in Progressive Distillery In Washington, freshman Democrat Josh Riley has acquired shares in a distillery known for its “female-owned, queer-led” ethos, which produces politically charged spirits like “Fascist Tear Vodka” and “Opposition Gin.” Details about when Riley made this investment remain unclear, but he’s connected to co-founder Pia Calthorne. Representing a district […]
Port Ellen whisky distillery in Scotland reopens after 40 years
The remains of a former ‘ghost’ distillery on Islay, an excellent source of Scottish peat whisky, are now an ultra-premium distillery with a luxurious and sophisticated blueprint. In 1983, the flagship distillery, Port Ellen Distillery, closed due to overproduction of single malt whiskey in the area. Due to the surplus, many whiskey production sites were […]