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Gray Skies Distillery Shines in Grand Rapids
Spirits barrel aging at Gray Skies Distillery in Grand Rapids Michigan Grand Rapids may be known as Beer City, but Gray Skies Distillery is a whiskey drinkers destination. This location is for people that enjoy spirits made by partners who are passionate about...
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...
Blending Bourbon is a Trend
For our blending experiment. Makers Mark Cask Strength and Larceny. Yes blending bourbon is a trend. Much like a recently released bourbon a newer book about whiskey will get my attention. Yes, as a bourbonfool, I do like to read about bourbon and the title of my...
Ten Unique Facts About Buffalo Trace Bourbon
The Water Tower at Buffalo Trace Distillery Years ago when I first wanted to see what the Kentucky Bourbon Trail was all about I kept hearing about Buffalo Trace Distillery. While not a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail it is definitely a member of my personal...
The Perfect Intimate Bourbon Bar
The Blind Pig Speakeasy in Bardstown, Kentucky When traveling you have the opportunity to visit many unique locations and recently I had the opportunity to spend time in the perfect intimate bourbon bar. The Blind Pig Speakeasy is perfect in many ways and in...
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