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Old Pogue Distillery Dates Back to 1876
Old Pogue Distillery dates back to 1876 and has the designation of Kentucky registered distillery number 3. In 2005, members of the Pogue family resurrected the brand, and the bourbon universe should be glad they did. Originally, they sourced whiskey until they...
Kentucky Bourbon Industry News
You may not receive bourbon news feeds but recent Kentucky Bourbon Industry News is worth repeating. All of these stories will enhance visiting bourbon country in the future. Heaven Hill announced a multi-million dollar investment in their Bardstown Kentucky...
Do You Know Why Bourbons Taste Different?
Many people do not understand why bourbons taste different despite being made from similar mash bills using the same selection of grains. Do you know why bourbons taste different? Bourbon must use at least 51% corn by definition. The typical grains used to complete...
Bloody Butcher Corn Bourbon
On the grounds of the Jeptha Creed Distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky Bloody Butcher Corn Bourbon is a product of the Jeptha Creed Distillery. Located on the farmland where the Nethery family turns out ground to glass spirits. Anything not grown on their farm is...
Bourbon by the Numbers
A quick snapshot of the popularity of American Whiskey is evident by examining Bourbon by the numbers. Enjoy! Listed below is Bourbon by the Numbers 1.4 million tourists stopped at bourbon distilleries in Kentucky in 2018. $0 is the amount of State Spirits Excise Tax...
Why Kentucky Became Bourbon Country
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
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
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
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 to...
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