Metal and plastic and cardboard long ago eclipsed barrels for the shipment of most items, but when it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon whiskey – the oak barrel still reigns ...

Von Payne Spirits, known for their flagship Blackcurrant flavored whiskey and distinctive gargoyle pourer, have just signed a partnership with MJ Liquor Distribution and Distillers Pride.

And what better partner to find at the intersection of how barrels and whiskey interact than Bardstown Bourbon Co.? Driven by blending and experimentation, Kentucky’s BBC has rapidly come of age ...