Brian Haara
Bourbon. Law. Author.
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Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof Batch A119
As those who have read my reviews of the various batches of Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof over the years, the original 2013 white-label/red-12 Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof (129.7 proof) has been my standard-bearer for all subsequent editions. Then Batch B517 (124.2 proof)… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof Batch A119”
Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Boone County Eighteen 33
Cheers for Boone County Distilling Company’s transparency in not trying to hide the source of this bourbon and cheers for the 12-year age statement. I could do without the gimmicky “made by ghosts” and strained ties to heritage, but every brand knows that history… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Boone County Eighteen 33”
Old Lexington Club – An Early Bourbon Lesson in Protecting Brand Names.
Consumers often wonder why trademark owners seem to sue competitors so often over allegedly-infringing names. A bourbon lawsuit from 1916 helps provide the answer. The February 1, 1906 edition of The Wine and Spirits Bulletin reported that the G. & B. Gerdes Company—owners of… Continue Reading “Old Lexington Club – An Early Bourbon Lesson in Protecting Brand Names.”
I started the Sipp’n Corn® blog in August 2013 with one of my favorite bourbon lawsuits—the Pepper v. Labrot case from 1881. The case captivated me because it told the true story that current-day marketers and tour guides didn’t tell. I hosted Sipp’n Corn® on Google… Continue Reading “”
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