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Rectifiers and Blenders
Rectifiers and Blenders The definition of rectify is to “put right” or “fix. Throughout American whiskey history, rectifiers have had a bad reputation, much of it richly deserved. However, not all rectifiers were terrible, and some legendary whiskey men are known for...
A Brief Look At Canadian Whisky
Undoubtedly, we understand and appreciate our native spirit, bourbon. However, taking a brief look at Canadian Whisky is an exciting exercise mainly because I will reveal the most unusual Canadian Whisky ever made. More about that in a little while. What is the...
Kentucky Owl Bourbon History
Charles Mortimer Dedman created Kentucky Owl in 1879 and was designated DSP 16. DSP is short for distilled spirits producer. Kentucky Owl was a known and flourishing brand that was popular until prohibition. Prohibition was enacted nationally on January 17, 1920, but...
A Must-Visit Tasting Room
A Must-Visit Tasting Room Recently, I was exposed to and experienced the exciting and unique RD 1 release of bourbons. This group of four very different profiles is an excellent example of what is possible with quality whiskey and a vision. The four RD 1 whiskeys make...
Five Bourbon Fun Facts
This week I want to provide five bourbon fun facts that I find pretty darn interesting. The official state drink of Kentucky Kentucky is known for bourbon production and, arguably, produces some of the finest bourbon whiskey in the world. Currently, production levels...
Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon
Take a look at our video review of this big, bold, 140.9-proof bourbon from Texas. The color of this whiskey must be seen to be believed. When you look at this bourbon, you wonder if proof is the new age statement. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE For more information on Garrison...
Detroit Facts About Prohibition and Repeal
Since Repeal Day was this week I wanted to give all of you a little more information about the era. These Detroit facts about prohibition and repeal provide a glimpse of a very wet time in our history. The City on a Still In the 1930s, Detroit housed more than 20,000...
Five Facts About Repeal Day
December 5, 1933 Repeal Day occurred on December 5, 1933, when the Utah state convention ratified the 21st Amendment to the Constitution. Utah was the 36th state to ratify, giving the necessary majority to pass the Amendment. 36 out of 48 states needed to vote for the...
Two Very Different Small-Batch Whiskeys
The definition of small-batch whiskey varies from distillery to distillery. It is the co-mingling of barrels that creates a desired flavor profile. Small Batch may be as few as three barrels at smaller distilleries, and for larger distilleries, it could be hundreds....
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