[Whiskey Tribe] Today's the day...

Today’s the day.

The Tribe’s choice for Crowded Barrel’s long awaited still upgrade is finally becoming a reality. This afternoon (Friday), Rex and Daniel are officially ordering a big new still from ABE (American Beverage Equipment).

I’ll have more details about the still building process and timeline to come.

Apparently, the people at ABE are keen on the idea of frequent Tribe updates and behind the scenes peeks.

Music to my ears.

If that wasn't enough good news, I’ve got another dose for you. The barrel house is nearly full, which is a problem because we all want, ya know - MORE whiskey barrels. So we’re expanding our barrel storage!

Turns out, there’s some clever whiskey makers out there who are modifying shipping containers into modular barrel storage solutions. We’re researching the best practices now, and Crowded Barrel will soon triple it’s barrel storage capacity.

As fond as I am of silver linings, it’s clear that there’s rough seas all around. So what does the Whiskey Tribe do when the headwinds are strong? Drop in the outboard motor and keep moving.

Onward.

~ Magnificent Bastard

Let's Face it - You're A Bastard.

I Know It, You Know It.

But are you a Magnificent Bastard?

In this video, Rex and Daniel talk about The Whiskey Tribe - a big, salty and ridiculous community of whisk(e)y loving MB's. They've raised a whiskey freak-flag...

Is your inner bastard Magnificent enough to salute?

Just watch this video (all the way):
https://youtu.be/NZB9xOullHc

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[+] Slade Gulledge, introducing the GlenKaren.

[+] Jon Clark is going to play the long game.

[+] Blair Conrad “This is what 3.5 years does to wingnuts”

[+] Darren Maranya has gone right to the source.

[+] Shawn Pearce suggests a new haircut for Rex.

[+] Zach Williby stumbles upon a mystery bottle.

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