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Bourbon Connoisseurs’ Spirits Run High, Then Low, As States Allot Rare Bottles

Bourbon Connoisseurs’ Spirits Run High, Then Low, As States Allot Rare Bottles

Some whiskeys announce themselves with fanfare; others prefer a quieter entrance. Bourbon Connoisseurs’ Spirits Run High, Then Low, As States Allot Rare Bottles belongs firmly to the latter school.

As liquor connoisseurs’ quest for certain high-end bourbons becomes a blood sport, the 17 states that control their own liquor stores have adopted more and more complex methods to stop obsessed seekers from gaming the system.

Final Reflections

Bourbon Connoisseurs’ Spirits Run High, Then Low, As States Allot Rare Bottles is the kind of bottle that rewards the curious — those willing to sit with a glass and let the story unfold at its own pace.

Walter Graves
Walter Graves
Features & Culture Writer

Walter writes long-form features that explore the stories behind whiskey — the people, places, and landscapes that give each bottle its character. A former travel journalist, he has visited over two h...

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