Bourbon and horse racing go hand-in-hand, and not just in Kentucky. Most bourbon and horse racing enthusiasts in Kentucky can tell you that the same limestone filtered water that makes bourbon so amazing also contributes to the great strength of... Continue Reading →
This Bourbon is bottled by the Leiper’s Fork Distillery near Franklin, Tennessee. They purchased barrels of Bourbon distilled at a major distillery in Tennessee to create a brand while they are aging their own Bourbon and Tennessee whiskeys. The distillery... Continue Reading →
Historically the American Distilling Industry has always had an interest in preserving the environment. There are strong economic reasons why this is so but it does not change the fact that the industry has always been progressive in their thinking... Continue Reading →
Michter’s periodically releases a ten year old Bourbon and this year is the first that they have released since Willie Pratt retired. Andrea Wilson and Pam Heilmann made the selection for this release and I have to say it is... Continue Reading →
In 1861 President Lincoln needed money to pay for troops to put down the rebellion of the Southern States. A whiskey tax was brought back but it was different from the first two periods of taxation discussed in Part One... Continue Reading →
The Cigar Every time I think spring is finally here the weather turns cold again. Fortunately there was a long enough break in the rain for me to do another whiskey and cigar pairing study. The subject this go-around is... Continue Reading →
The Whiskey Row brand is the product of Kentucky Artisan Distillers. This is sourced whiskey as they are still aging the whiskey they have made for the brand in the last several years. I am sure there will be some... Continue Reading →
I have a copy of a 1945 booklet given to the sales force at Schenley in 1945. It is titled “Know What You Sell – Tell What You Know” and was an educational booklet on Blended Whiskey. In 1945 Blended... Continue Reading →
Dutch Masters makes fine cigars and they do not cost an arm and a leg like some hoity-toity cigars in cigar shops. You can get them in any gas station or liquor store that sells smokes as well as booze.... Continue Reading →
