Back in the 19th century, before the government had a trade mark registration system, the spirits industry would register their trade marks in the trade magazines. Mida’s Criteria of Chicago and Bonforts’s Wine and Spirits Circular of New York were... Continue Reading →
Old Fitzgerald Prime has an interesting history. It is the Bourbon that Julian P. Van Winkle refused to bottle. He believed that Old Fitzgerald should only be sold as a bonded Bourbon. He is noted in his advertising as saying... Continue Reading →
Rosemary and I were invited out to the Bardstown Bourbon Company to have lunch at their new restaurant – Bottle & Bond Kitchen and Bar. The invitation included a tour of the distillery with Steve Nally and a chance to... Continue Reading →
When distilleries started to create brand names for themselves, they started advertising. They knew that the secret to good sales was getting their brand name out before the consumers who were purchasing whiskey. Even before bottling whiskey became an affordable... Continue Reading →
Many cigar smokers have a “home base” - a club, bar, or lounge they frequent where “everybody knows your name.” When you travel you might be looking for this same kind of feeling, and in fact there are plenty of... Continue Reading →
I know that this rye has a huge following but I have never been a huge fan of WhistlePig Rye. It is a decent tasting rye that is over-priced. It is Canadian rye whiskey purchased by a company based in... Continue Reading →
Everyone knows about William LaRue Weller but few know about his grandfather Daniel Weller. He has a rich history in Kentucky’s Distilling industry that starts in the 18th century. According to legend distillers came to Kentucky from Pennsylvania during the... Continue Reading →
Jefferson’s Ocean was created when Trey Zoeller became curious about 19th century Bourbon that was shipped to California by sailing ship. The legend was that the rocking motion of the waves helped age the Bourbon faster in the barrel and... Continue Reading →
Recently Rosemary, Maggie and I made a trip to New York City to do some research. I decided that I was going to have a Manhattan cocktail at every bar I went to and find the best Manhattan in Manhattan.... Continue Reading →
