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The STEPUP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation that provides underserved & underrepresented individuals with training, encouragement, & opportunities to enter the craft spirits community through a comprehensive internship program.
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How Long Is Opened Bourbon Good For?
How Long Is Opened Bourbon Good For?
If you're a bourbon fan, chances are you have a few open bottles. Here's how long the spirit stays tasting its best for after opening, and how to best store it.
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April 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Relax at the end of this Bank Holiday Monday with some whisky entertainment.

Here's our list of the best whisky podcasts as recommended by you…

www.summertonclub.com/whiskynews/t...
The best Whisky Podcasts – as recommended by you… - Summerton Whisky Club
The best Whisky Podcasts - as recommended by you... our Members and followers have shared the whiskey and whisky podcasts they are listening too
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April 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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G is for Garrison Bros. A Glen something would have been too easy 😂 This one is Port cask finished and nowhere near as hot as some. Nice Victoria plum, grapes and celery on top of the usual bourbon notes.
April 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

― Martin Luther King Jr.
April 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Tonight's the night #DramFam for our latest Speyside Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the sensory story driven dramfotainment on X and Bluesky, from 19:00 BST via hashtag #SpeysideDistillery #Scotch #Whisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
April 23, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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With a history spanning 2,000 years, oak barrels are much more than containers — they are a vital ingredient in the production of bourbon whiskey. Sunday, Bill Whitaker takes us inside the largest maker of wooden barrels for a glimpse at the magic and mystique of this essential tradition.
April 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Absolutely fantastic finished Virgina rye. And as a native Marylander, that really pains me to say!

#rye #whiskey #WhiSky
April 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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👀 How a rare pink wine grape found a home in Napa Valley
How a rare pink wine grape found a home in Napa Valley
Kazumi Wines is the first U.S. producer of Koshu, a rare pink grape from Japan
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April 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry is caught in a trade war, with tariffs threatening jobs and exports…
April 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Feeling Lucky This #StPatricksDay! ☘️
At STEPUP, we’re grateful to support the next generation of professionals as they find their path & make their mark. Here’s to passion, progress, & the people who make this industry so special! Sláinte! 🥃💚
March 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
March 9, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! We are proud to support & uplift the next generation of industry leaders, ensuring a future where every woman has the opportunity to thrive.

Here's to raising the bar—together! 🥃

#STEPUPFoundation #WomenInSpirits #CheersToHer
March 9, 2025 at 5:25 AM
STEPUP will be at Booth 212 at the @craftspiritsus Convention in Tucson, and we want YOU to stop by!

✨ Bonus: Use the code "STEP" to receive a discount off your convention registration! Link to register in our Bio.✨

#STEPUPFoundation #SpiritIndustry #ACSA2025
February 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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In my Slate article I briefly mentioned some coffees that were disqualified from the Best of Panama competition for their unusual fermentation techniques. Here's an interview with one of those producers about what they're working on: sprudge.com/panamas-hach...
February 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails pg 696 contr @davidwondrich.bsky.social

strong water

early English term for distilled spirit, first attested to 1590, popular alternative to aqua vitae, gave way to the more specific “brandy,” “geneva,” “rack,” “usquebaugh,” and such.

#Cheers 🍸
February 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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The Notable Flavor Differences Between Rye Whiskey And Bourbon
The Notable Flavor Differences Between Rye Whiskey And Bourbon
Rye whiskey and bourbon may share many similarities (they are made in similar ways, after all), but they have clear, distinct differences in flavor.
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February 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Celebrating International Week of Black Women in the Arts! As part of #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the trailblazers who have shaped history through their talent and vision. Let's STEPUP & support Black women artists today & every day. #BlackWomenInTheArts #STEPUPFoundation #SupportBlackArtists
February 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Here Are The 25 Best Bourbons NOT From Kentucky, Ranked uproxx.com/life/best-bo...
Check Out The 25 Best Bourbons NOT From Kentucky (2025)
The best bourbon in the world doesn’t ALL come from Kentucky. We put together this list of the best non-Kentucky bourbons to prove that.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Announcing @usbg.bsky.social LEAD Online Learning with an upcoming educational online seminar: Global Heritage Spirits with Robert Martinez and Kyle Rioux and sponsored by Singani 63.

Register HERE: usbg.org/news/lead-on...
February 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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How #tariffs will affect the alcohol industry
February 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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For February, this space will be dedicated to receiving thanks for Black contributions to this wicked, ungrateful country.
We begin by celebrating Beyoncé winning both Best Country Album & Best Album.

For creating country music: the Blacks receive your thanks with gladness. You're welcome.
February 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM