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My First Taste of Whisky
Those who understand whiskey lore will realize that my first taste of whisky was not bourbon, not Tennessee whiskey, and not American whiskey. The hint is in the spelling. I realize that there are American distilleries that drop the E for marketing purposes. Maker’s...
A Wonderful Kentucky Journey
There are many ways to experience a wonderful Kentucky journey. This post is a little longer than normal but I wanted to explain how we had a journey to remember. The Campbell House We chose the Campbell House in Lexington for its incredible history and bourbon vibe....
Bourbon Experiences and Bourbon Happenings
Today’s post contains multiple subjects, including a glimpse at a critical story about an almost perfect Kentucky trip to be published next week. Lately, we have enjoyed bourbon experiences and bourbon happenings by the barrel load. A Preview for next week What makes...
The Old Judge Distillery
The Old Judge Distillery was initially built in Mercer County Kentucky in the 1880s and continued operation until a fire destroyed it in the mid-1890s. Instead of rebuilding on the site, the owners rebuilt Old Judge not far from Frankfort, Kentucky. This location...
Your Own Bourbon Tasting
Many people have asked which bourbons they should choose to have their own tasting experience. Here are some ideas to have your own bourbon tasting. Select bourbons by mashbill For this, you can be as creative as you would like. Do you bourbons that use rye or wheat...
Chickencock Cotton Club Rye Whiskey
This is a brand with history. In fact, it survived prohibition despite not having a medicinal spirits permit. It became the house whiskey of the famous Cotton Club speakeasy in New York. The rights to Chickencock whiskey were purchased by a Canadian Company during...
Journeyman Distillery is Worth Visiting
A long overdue trip to Three Oaks, Michigan, resulted in an eye-opening visit to the Journeyman Distillery. Three Oaks is located a little over three hours from Detroit but only an hour fifteen from Chicago. This area on the southwest side of Michigan attracts much of...
Introducing Bourbon Sourced from Indiana
One of the things that have become really clear being able to sample and review many different whiskeys is the fact that many companies are introducing bourbon sourced from Indiana. This is not a bad thing, just something that every whiskey drinker should be aware of....
The Importance of Yeast in Bourbon
The importance of yeast in bourbon is a story of how yeast is necessary for fermentation. Humans began using yeast dating back thousands of years ago. Ancient Egyptians used it to make bread but thought the finished product resulted from a miracle. As we know it...
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