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The Sunday Pour: The Barrel That Stayed Put

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We celebrate the people who go, move and take the next big step. But sometimes God’s calling is to stay — steady, faithful and exactly where He placed you. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Fire Comes First

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Before bourbon ever rests in a barrel, the barrel must be burned. That fire isn’t accidental or destructive—it’s intentional, controlled, and necessary. Standing in Old Forester’s cooperage, watching a barrel char from the inside out, makes something clear: renewal often requires heat first. The same is true beyond the rickhouse. Continue reading →

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