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Why Kentucky Became Bourbon Country

by Don Williams | Mar 28, 2019 | Bourbon history, Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Many people have asked me why Kentucky became bourbon country, and the answer includes five specific reasons. Kentucky was part of Virginia before becoming a state in 1792.  Many Scots-Irish settlers spread west to the eastern portion of Kentucky to begin farming...

Plan on Visiting Kentucky Bourbon Country

by Don Williams | Mar 21, 2019 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail

I always get some version of the same question which is what distilleries we should see when we plan on visiting Kentucky bourbon country? There is no doubt that there are many different experiences out there.  So I will provide a general overview of different...

President William Howard Taft Defines Whiskey

by Don Williams | Mar 13, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Trivia

In 1909, President William Howard Taft defines whiskey as we know it today.  This decision is one of the important milestones that changed the industry. The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 was arguably the first law protecting the consumer from imitation whiskey...

Long Road Distillers – First in Grand Rapids

by Don Williams | Mar 7, 2019 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Michigan Distilleries

53 gallon barrels aging at Long Road Distillers Long Road Distillers – First in Grand Rapids means it is the first distillery in the history of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Co founders Jon and Kyle have created spirits without cutting corners. We took the opportunity...

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