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David Tao
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Co-Founder and CEO, BarBend
Brooklyn
Beats
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Midleton Is Releasing the Oldest Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Ever — Can You Guess How Much It Costs?
By David Tao Verified| Food & Wine Verified The sixth and final chapter of the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection is finally hitting (select) shelves. With a 50-year age statement and $60,000 price tag, it’s the oldest single pot still Irish whiskey ever released. And after spending five decades aging in wood, it’s possibly the oldest — and among the most expensive — Irish whiskey ever put up for sale. The Silent Distillery Collection pays homage to the Old Midleton Distillery, which operated between 1825 and 1975.
By David Tao Verified| Drinkhacker Verified High West’s Bourye has built a sort of cult following among some American whiskey fans, with its production dating back to the early 2010s. The bourbon/rye mashup often contained highly-aged whiskey from multiple distilleries, and fans chased new tastes as the blend and profile shifted from one year to the next. After about a decade as a nationwide release, High West changed Bourye to a distillery-only bottling, so customers needed to purchase it in Utah.
By David Tao Verified| Food & Wine Verified Photo: Food & Wine / Maker’s Mark Distillery For the first time since its founding more than 70 years ago, Maker’s Mark is releasing a wheat whiskey, marking the first non-bourbon release in the company’s history. The new, annual release is dubbed Star Hill Farm Whisky, named after the 1,100-acre Kentucky farm that’s been home to the Maker’s Mark distillery since 1953. Of course, Maker’s Mark is no stranger to wheat.
Company Info
BarBend
BarBend is a digital media company based in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on strength sports and fitness content. Founded in 2016 by David Tao, Kenny Kline, and Joe Auer, BarBend aims to be a central hub for strength enthusiasts, similar to ESPN for strength sports. The company has grown through strategic partnerships and effective SEO practices. BarBend offers a variety of services, including news coverage, training advice, nutrition guidance, and product reviews tailored to the strength and fitness community. It serves as the Official Media Partner for USA Weightlifting and the Official Media Provider for World Para Powerlifting. Additionally, BarBend generates revenue through affiliate marketing for strength and fitness products. The company attracts millions of visitors annually, showcasing its broad appeal among athletes and fitness professionals. In April 2023, BarBend was acquired by Pillar4 Media, marking a significant milestone in its development.
Founded: 2016