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Aerial Footage of Thousands of Bourbon Barrels Lost in Kentucky Distillery Accident

I heard about this over the weekend but it needs to be seen from the air for the full scope of the tragedy to be comprehended. We’re talking 9,000 barrels of 1792 Barton — gone. Per CNN:

The building, which holds up to 20,000 barrels, was having a wall repaired. The collapse brought down half of the structure. Bardstown Police Chief Billy Mattingly said there was no one inside when the roof caved in, so no injuries were reported. It is unclear whether the bourbon spilled from the containers, but a nearby creek was of concern because of the structure’s position on a hill. Representatives from the state’s Department for Environmental Protection were dispatched to the scene.

That was five days ago. Sadly, hundreds of fish lost their lives when the leaking nectar found its way into the distillery’s source stream. Sigh…

Five Winemakers Weigh In on Wines to Pair with Spring

We hook you up with BC vintages that articulate the vibrant and hopeful spirit of this much-anticipated shift in seasons, by going straight to the source for for personal recommendations from a handful of local winemakers.

From Collaboration to Climate Change: Get Gritty in the Vineyard with Winemaker Severine Pinte

Scout catches up with the oenologist, viticulturist, and decorated Executive Winemaker at the Le Vieux Pin and LaStella wineries to ask a few questions about the complexities of the wine industry...

Beer Brief, Vol. 70

It's back (and brief-er)! A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

The Coolest New Bars to Score a Cocktail in Vancouver Right Now

There are a whack of new bars to check out if you're looking for somewhere to grab a cocktail in Vancouver right now.