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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...
A Tale of Three Bourbons
Barton 1792 Barrel Select, Evan Williams Bottled in Bond, and Makers Mark Cask Strength Evan Williams bottled in bond is the first bourbon featured in a tale of three bourbons This 100 proof bourbon is a budget-minded selection from the Heaven Hill Distillery in...
Whiskey and Presidents
A variety of stills on display at the Frazier Museum in Louisville, Kentucky George Washington In today's political climate it is hard to fathom the thought of whiskey and presidents being in the news in either a positive or negative way. However, two United States...
Marketing Bourbon From Simple Whiskey to “Extra Aged”
You can thank the Schenley Company for marketing bourbon from simple whiskey to "extra aged" because of a miscalculation in world affairs. During the build-up to the Korean War, Schenley officials thought that distilling would become limited and converted to...
Kentucky Artisan Distillery
Whiskey Row Truck at the Kentucky Artisan Distillery The Kentucky Artisan Distillery, located in Crestwood, Kentucky is a must visit for many reasons. First, it is the official home of the Jefferson’s brand of bourbon’s. Secondly, the distillery is a blend of...
Bourbon Brand Names Past and Present
Bottle collection at the Frazier Museum in Louisville, Kentucky People can trace the use of the term bourbon to as early as the 1820s, but it was used more commonly by the 1870s which created some bourbon brand names past and present. We will begin with a uniquely...
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