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A single combined Red/Blue State profile says Heaven Hill launched red- and blue-labeled bourbons in January 2012 and that the liquid in both was identical.
“Red/Blue State Straight Bourbon Whiskey” — profile
“Red/Blue State Straight Bourbon Whiskey” — profile
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