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Springbank, 2 1/2 Times Distilled Whisky

Posted on: September 30, 2015January 22, 2023Distillation , Distilleries , Scotch , Whiskey Facts
Springbank, 2 1/2 Times Distilled Whisky

We know American whiskey and scotch are usually distilled twice, and Irish whiskey is often distilled three times, but 2 1/2 times? Springbank whisky is distilled two and half times. […]

Bourbon County History

Posted on: September 29, 2015January 21, 2023Bourbon , Distilleries , History , Whiskey Facts
Bourbon County History

Did you know that Bourbon County was originally part of Virginia? Bourbon County, Kentucky may not be the namesake for our favorite American liquor…So if not Bourbon County, KY, where […]

Laird’s Apple Jack- America’s First Licensed Distillery

Posted on: September 28, 2015January 22, 2023Aging Techniques , cocktails , Distillation , Distilleries , History , Whiskey Facts
Laird’s Apple Jack- America’s First Licensed Distillery

It’s autumn now and that makes me think of applejack… Laird’s applejack is not whiskey, but it was the first licensed distillery in the United States. I’m particularly proud of […]

The Pope is In Philadelphia!

Posted on: September 26, 2015January 22, 2023Famous Whiskey Drinkers , Scotch
The Pope is In Philadelphia!

So the pope’s here in Philadelphia…does he drink whiskey? Apparently, there are no papal dietary restrictions. Seems the pope can drink and eat what he likes. Pope Benedict XVI was […]

Mash Bills in America

Posted on: September 25, 2015January 22, 2023Aging Techniques , American whiskey , Bourbon , Canadian Whisky , Corn , Distillation , Irish Whiskey , Reference , Rye , Scotch , Whiskey Facts
Mash Bills in America

Did you know that mash bills are really only used in American whiskey production? American distilleries refer to the proportions of grains used as their “mash bill”. There are quite […]

History of Rebel Yell in America

Posted on: September 24, 2015November 7, 2015American whiskey , Bourbon , Distilleries , History , Whiskey Facts
History of Rebel Yell in America

Rebel Yell is one of those old throwbacks. A wheated bourbon. And yes, it was made along side Pappy Van Winkle at Stitzel-Weller. The brand has changed hands and recipes, […]

Corks- Why Are They Still Used?

Posted on: September 22, 2015November 7, 2015Packaging , Whiskey Facts
Corks- Why Are They Still Used?

Why is cork still used to seal whiskey bottles? Seems like a bad idea in the modern times we live in. Collectors know that one should only store whiskey bottles […]

The Science of Nosing

Posted on: September 21, 2015January 22, 2023Aging Techniques , Barrels , Bourbon , Distillation , Whiskey Facts , Whiskey Science
The Science of Nosing

Why does my bourbon smell like vanilla? There’s no added flavorings or additives, right? Correct. Bourbon can not have anything added to it like colorings or flavor additives. The vanilla […]

Cigars and Whisky -A Perfect Pair

Posted on: September 19, 2015November 7, 2015Aging Techniques , Barrels , Production
Cigars and Whisky -A Perfect Pair

Cigars and whiskey go so well together… They have a lot more in common then how well they pair together… Whiskey production goes through many stages of development. Malting, milling, […]

How Do I Love Whiskey? Let Me Count the Ways…

Posted on: September 17, 2015January 22, 2023American whiskey , Bourbon , Corn , Rye , Wheat
How Do I Love Whiskey? Let Me Count the Ways…

How do I love American Whiskey? Let me count the ways… 1. Bourbon Whiskey. -I almost thought to just leave it at that. -Bourbon was made a distinctly American product […]

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