by Don Williams | Apr 10, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia, Distilleries
While researching a brand of bourbon, I discovered a segment of bourbon history that was not familiar to me. At one point in American history, The distilling capital of Peoria Illinois was a factual statement. Peoria’s commerce was based on plentiful corn and...
by Don Williams | Apr 2, 2020 | Bourbon Bars, Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
The term blind pig originated in the 19th century and referred to a low-end place where people could get illegal alcohol during prohibition. The following is the Story Behind Blind Pigs and Speakeasies. The term blind pig was predated by the term blind tiger. Many...
by Don Williams | Mar 27, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries
Henry McKenna is a distinctive bourbon. This single barrel whiskey features the bottled-in-bond designation. However, the fact that it is aged ten years indicates that it goes well beyond the minimum four years age as required by the Bottled In Bond Act of 1897. This...
by Don Williams | Mar 20, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
A little whiskey distiller trivia is a light-hearted attempt to take your mind off of the uncertainty of the day. See how many of these you can answer without going online! (Answers are found at the end of this post). This distillery was owned by the distiller in...
by Don Williams | Mar 13, 2020 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history
What is a Control State? Being a bourbon devotee is often difficult while living in a control state. You can walk into a non-control state wine and spirits location and find shelves full of different bourbons, and the variety can be incredible. Walk into a liquor...
by Don Williams | Mar 6, 2020 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon review
Despite examining this topic previously, it is time for a new look at bottled in bond. March 3, 1897, the Bottled in Bond Act became law. It was significant in protecting the American consumer from rectifiers who sold whiskey that was dangerous. This act...
