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Flatboats Loaded with Bourbon Whiskey
Ohio River near Maysville, Kentucky The Ohio and Mississippi Rivers often saw flatboats loaded with bourbon whiskey traveling to destinations including New Orleans. Farmers had limited options to market their goods, and the idea of flatboats gave them greater trade...
Michter’s Whiskey Heritage is now in Louisville
People have asked me why Michter's whiskey heritage is now in Louisville? To explain, let's take a look at their long and storied history. Before the establishment of the brand name Michter's, this whiskey originally began as Shenkâs. Founded in 1753 by a...
Stops Along Our Bourbon Trail
During our most recent visit to Kentucky, we had an ambitious schedule to see multiple venues and many people. As with many of our trips, it was the unexpected stops along our bourbon trail that can surprise and delight you. The Glenns Creek Area The Stave Restaurant...
Castle & Key is Blending History with the Future
Castle & Key located near Frankfort, Kentucky This location is not your typical Kentucky distillery. Castle & Key is blending history with the future. Visiting a castle with a moat and sunken gardens modeled after the gardens of Windsor Castle is not a typical...
The Abandoned Old Crow Distillery
Old Crow Distillery near Frankfort Kentucky Doctor James Crow and the abandoned Old Crow Distillery were subjects that I had read about many times. Being able to visit the grounds where Doctor Crow perfected the sour mash process was true bourbon history. The Old...
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...
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