Louisiana grandmother Roxanne Record caused the death of a 4-year-old by forcing her to drink whiskey
A grandmother has been convicted of manslaughter for fatally poisoning her four-year-old granddaughter by making her drink half a pint of whiskey. Roxanne Record, aged 57, was found guilty on Friday after a three-day trial in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The prosecution highlighted that the child, Chyna Record, was forced to consume the whiskey as a […]
Louisiana grandmother charged with making a 4-year-old drink whiskey
A grandmother from Louisiana is currently on trial facing first-degree murder charges. Prosecutors allege that she forced her 4-year-old granddaughter to consume a fatal amount of whiskey as a form of punishment. Roxanne Record, 57, was in court recently where prosecutors recounted the tragic events leading to her granddaughter, China Record’s, death. They claim the […]
Trump Removes Whiskey Tariffs at the Request of King Charles III
Trump Lifts Whiskey Tariffs During Royal Visit Amid the British Royal Family’s recent visit, President Donald Trump announced the lifting of tariffs and restrictions on whiskey this Thursday. He stated that he imposed the tariffs on King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s behalf, following their four-day trip to the United States, which concluded on Wednesday […]
French Company Aiming to Acquire the Most Famous American Whiskey Ever Produced
A takeover war surrounding Jack Daniel’s could lead to the iconic American whiskey falling into foreign ownership. Jack Daniel’s, a standout in the whiskey world, is not only a best-seller in the U.S. but also ranks among the top-selling whiskeys globally. Founded in the 1830s by Jack Daniel, the distillery has a proud history and […]
Whiskey tycoon provides a $200M college campus to religious organizations, but there’s a significant condition.
Vermont Whiskey Founder Offers Campus for Spiritual Revival The founder of a whiskey brand in Vermont is looking to donate a college campus he purchased during the pandemic, but only if the new owner aligns with his vision of “restoring our country and civilization.” Raj Peter Bhakta is offering the now-closed Green Mountain College campus […]
$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 […]
Whiskey, tobacco, and painkillers: The VA has the potential to be a health system without opioids
The time for the Department of Veterans Affairs to move away from opioids is now. When I began practicing medicine with the VA, it was not unusual to see prescriptions for alcoholic beverages granted to veterans. Many hospitals openly included whiskey, wine, and beer on their lists to “enhance patient comfort.” Benzodiazepines were standard for […]
Midwestern distiller discovers unique rye grain for whiskey from an 1878 shipwreck
Reviving Bentley Rye: A Historical Whiskey Comeback Before bourbon took over the liquor scene, rye whiskey was actually the frontrunner. Nowadays, distilleries in the Midwest are collaborating with scientists to reintroduce an ancient grain variety, specifically, the intriguing “Bentley Rye,” aiming for a spicy, robust whiskey. There’s a shipwreck involved—specifically, the James R. Bentley, which […]
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 […]
Malbon and Bushmills Irish Whiskey are marking the Open Championship with an impressive collection.
Open Championship Excitement There’s nothing quite like an open championship. Seriously, nothing compares. The essence of golf shines through as the finest players tackle the course. It’s hard to believe we’ll be treated to four full days of this spectacle. What truly sets this tournament apart is its rich tradition. You can sense that history […]