Ray Marcano, journalist, @TheBourbonresource
@raymarcano

Journalist. Columnist, @DaytonDailyNews. Writes for major pubs (USA Today, ESPN's Andscape, etc). Bourbon lover, @Yankees fan

 Ohio
Joined July 2008
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The 11 cabernet franc wines sampled during a recent tasting
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Cab Franc, an underappreciated wine

In addition to writing opinion pieces for the @DispatchAlerts/@USATODAYNETWORK, in addition to political takes, sports and spirits, I also cover restaurants and wine in Ohio. Here's a column about the
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Four Roses makes changes to Anthology release

@4RosesBourbon has announced changes to its July 10 released of its Anthology series. Maybe someone like @d_tao or @BourbEnthusiasm can enlighten me on how this will work. You KNOW people are trying
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Penelope releases two new expressions, a bourbon and a rye

@PenelopeBourbon has launched its Classic Series with two new expressions, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($45) and Straight Rye Whiskey ($35), both bottled at proof. Penelope has built its
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Remus announces Lou Gehrig Reserve Bourbon

On the heels of its successful Babe Ruth Reserve Bourbon in 2024 and 2025, Remus Bourbon will release a whiskey that honors another iconic baseball player, Lou Gehrig. The blend incorporates four
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Wild Turkey announces Austin Nichols Archives Collection

Wild Turkey will release its Austin Nichols Archives Collection, the first limited collection led by third-generation Associate Master Blender Bruce Russell. The series debuts with the Gold Foil
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Penelope's new Architects of Golf

@PenelopeBourbon has launched Architects of Golf. Each bottle in the collection corresponds to the 18 holes on the golf course, with each hole differentiated by the time and intensity of the
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Remus' private pick program

@rossandsquibb has announced the Remus Distiller’s Vault barrel private pick program. Customers pick from a limited selection of barrels from Master Distiller @IanStinson's private collection of
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Lux Row Estate Bourbon

Lux Row has released this 5-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey made with corn grown on 11 acres on site. Master Distiller John Rempe carefully crafted the Estate recipe: 78% homegrown corn,
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Penelope releases new bourbon

@PenelopeBourbon is releasing its Beaufain Four Grain Bourbon, a limited-edition spirit. At 84 proof, the Beaufain Four Grain Bourbon boasts a flavor profile that features caramel, vanilla, toasted
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