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The announcements came in close succession. Jim Beam paused production at its main Clermont campus for all of 2026. MGP followed, idling Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown and Limestone Branch in Lebanon starting May 1, for up to twelve months. Diageo...
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When Ferguson Whisky launched its 12‑Year‑Old Speyside Single Malt earlier this year, the debut was more than just another new bottle on the shelf. It was a signal—one that blended heritage, conviction, and a willingness to introduce a new...
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Most capital that enters the whiskey industry chases the obvious thing: barrel appreciation. Buy low, hold, sell into a rising market. That model worked well for a decade. It is working considerably less well now.
