Monthly Archives: November 2023

Annoucements, Barrel Picks, Events, Football, Sports, Updates

Tailgates, Barrel Picks, and Merchandise

Posted on by Paul Miles
21
Nov

The Gamecock Bourbon Society has shared updates on various current and upcoming activities. A busy football season has seen the Society growing in members and momentum. The Society is releasing its first-ever barrel pick from South Carolina, named “Garnet Dawn”, on November 24th with a special release at Bottle’s Beverage Superstore. Other notable highlights include tailgates and merchandise sales for football and basketball games, upcoming bourbon barrels from Maker’s Mark and Broad Branch, and a tribute gift to bourbon legend Julian Van Winkle.

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Annoucements, Barrel Picks, Bottle Releases

Blue Run and Chicken Cock Barrel Update

Posted on by Paul Miles
09
Nov

Gamecock Bourbon has announced the arrival of their two new barrels at retail partners, ready for shipment across South Carolina. Bottles can be collected from Green’s on Assembly and Bottles Columbia. Inquiries are welcomed via email or Twitter DM. Special offers are available for members who have reserved bottles via the company’s website until November 24th. However, prices will increase after the cut-off date of November 25th. The initiative does not generate profits but aims to spread good bourbon in South Carolina.

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Events, Golf, Tastings

A Chicken Cock Kind of Friday

Posted on by Paul Miles
09
Nov

An executive from Chicken Cock Whiskey partnered with the GBS for tastings and potential collaborations. After tasting several whiskeys, they selected an 8-year bourbon, naming it “The Roost”. They also had a special barrel tasting with Driftless Glen and picked a Rye for future release. A premium whiskey tasting event with Chicken Cock was organized at Prime Steakhouse, where “The Roost” was served to guests. The dinner event received positive feedback and similar events are planned for the future. “The Roost” will be made available to the public at Green’s on Assembly Street.

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