The experiment known as the Single Oak Project will at last be reaching its conclusion after sixteen rounds and 192 barrels of bourbon. This final round will focus on number four char level barrels and stave seasoning of six months. The rest of the variables (recipes, entry proof, and grain size) will change. As of last tally, barrels 82, 109, and 111 were all in the lead, and if you haven’t already, you can cast your vote on the project’s website. Check out our thoughts on the project thus far. [Single Oak Project]

In other news, three days out and people are still up in arms over Budweiser’s Super Bowl ad taking a shot at craft beer drinkers. Bud’s VP has now come out saying there was “no offense” intended, but it seems hard to take the jab on the chin any other way.

Should the definition of Tennessee whiskey should be expanded? This surprisingly articulate article from Jackyl’s lead singer/chainsaw player Jesse James Dupree makes a compelling argument for the case. [The Tennessean]

And finally, today the Spirits Business takes a look back at ten of the most definitive moments in the history of Scotch. It’s a solid (and brief) lesson that serves as an introduction, but also whets the curiosity enough to dig deeper into the spirit’s history for more interesting tales. [Spirits Business]

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