![]() Scientists are unsure how the fungi spreads, but researchers have directly observed tiny trails left by snails in fungus-prone areas. “It’s very understudied, and almost anything that you can learn about it, whether you’re a professional or an amateur, is new information,” he said. Today, there is still very little research on whiskey fungus, according to Scott. “You don’t see a lot of cells of this thing represented in the air,” said University of Toronto mycologist James Scott, who gave whiskey fungus its scientific name, Baudoinia compniacensis, back in 2007. The fungus has not been documented to harm humans since the spores aren’t airborne like many fungi. It adheres to roofs, windows and even stainless steel. But it clings to surfaces with a microscopic superglue, part of the fungus’ external digestive system, that makes it hard to remove. Whiskey fungus looks soft, almost powdery. “Now our property is worth considerably less than probably what we paid for it.” “My business has been destroyed,” Long said. (Caroline Eggers/Nashville Public Radio)īut the abrasive cleanings don’t last. Within a few months, the fungus will be back. ![]() Patrick Long fires up a pressure washer at his family business in Mulberry, Tennessee, on May 9. The company is planning on building more as part of an expansion that may significantly increase ethanol emissions, according to an application Jack Daniel’s submitted to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in December. As the whiskey matures inside, ethanol gradually evaporates into the air and escapes the warehouses - and that’s what whiskey fungus eats.įrom his property, Long can see one of the newest warehouses built by Jack Daniel’s. Some are small, but the largest can hold 67,000 wooden barrels. Last year, the company reported a 20% increase in sales of its signature Tennessee liquor.Ībout an hour and half south of Nashville, Jack Daniel’s has at least 90 warehouses to store aging whiskey. Whiskey is now one of the top-selling spirits in the U.S., partially due to the success of Jack Daniel’s. In Long’s community, the spread of the fungus is linked to the recent boom in whiskey consumption. ![]() The organism is “whiskey fungus,” a mysterious mold named for its preferred diet. Lingering notes of sweet cinnamon, mint, and dried fruits.Whiskey fungus coats the branches of a bush in Mulberry, Tennessee. Cinnamon, mint, and dried fruits.įinish: Warm and medium length. Nose: Raisin, cinnamon, brown sugar, and mint. Purchase Info: $29.99 for a 750 mL bottle at the Party Source, Bellevue, KY But before I give away everything let’s get to the review. It doesn’t have a stand-alone age statement, but the block of copy on the back tells you that it is a minimum of two years old. One thing that should feel young is tonight’s whiskey. If it weren’t for the fact that my cheapie glasses are fun colors like purple, green, and bright blue, I’d look even older. ![]() Until the bifocals come in, I’m going the librarian route and keeping a pair on a rope around my neck so that I can easily swap in the readers when appropriate. Including the previously mentioned bifocals. I’ve gone from one pair of glasses that I only need sporadically to two pairs that I’m afraid to wear because they are too professional and way too expensive and four cheapie pairs from Zenni that I will probably wear constantly. And because of that, I have ordered my first pair of bifocals.Īs I said, I’m officially old. But this year, it was decided that I needed glasses for watching tv and (more importantly) driving too. I’ve needed glasses for the computer since the week after I turned 40. ![]()
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