Kentucky has been known as the first American West for years. It is the 15th state in the United States and that is where 15 Stars gets its name, from the American flag with 15 stars. The company was founded... Continue Reading →
Although I often drink whiskey neat, I do like a good cocktail. There is nothing better than a good Manhattan cocktail made with Michter’s US1 Barrel Strength Rye. I also like other cocktails such as a Paper Plane, Bourbon Ball... Continue Reading →
Distilling has taken off in the United States and there are many distilleries in states other than Kentucky. I have not been to them all, but I thought I would discuss some of the ones I have visited. I will... Continue Reading →
High West Distillery is in Park City, Utah. It was founded by David and Jane Perkins and began distilling in 2007. They have a small 230 gallon still and a saloon on the site. They have been bottling some excellent... Continue Reading →
In the last twenty-five years, Louisville’s distillery scene has changed dramatically. At the turn of the century, there were no distillery tours available. The only distilleries in the city were Bernheim and Brown-Forman distilleries and neither of them offered tours.... Continue Reading →
I have always been one to recommend that you should try a whiskey before you buy an expensive bottle. You might find that the whiskey in the bottle is not worth the price they are asking for it. There are... Continue Reading →
The people at Blue Run sent me this bottle several months ago for review, but we are just now getting around to tasting it. It was not a high priority because Blue Run whiskeys are so expensive. While I appreciate... Continue Reading →
There are some albums that grow on you with time. Like appreciating a good whiskey, I learned to appreciate the music of Steely Dan later in life. What once sounded overly polished slowly revealed itself as something deeper — incredibly... Continue Reading →
One of my main goals for the Bourbonveach website is to make it something that spreads knowledge about American Whiskey. Book reviews are a vital part of that knowledge. I enjoy doing book reviews. They are on a variety of... Continue Reading →
