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An Examination of Barrel Entry Proof

Posted on: January 19, 2023January 21, 2023Aging Techniques , American whiskey , Barrel entry proof , Bourbon , Distillation , Distilleries , Packaging , Pre-Prohibition , Production , Prohibition , rectifiers , Reference , Uncategorized
An Examination of Barrel Entry Proof

As I continue to dig into the origins of aged American whiskeys and into how far back their production goes, I continue to discover very interesting practices and find hints […]

Where Did All Those Whiskey Terms Come From?

Posted on: September 11, 2022November 8, 2022advertising , American whiskey , Bourbon , History , Reference , Uncategorized , Whiskey Facts
Where Did All Those Whiskey Terms Come From?

I have been thinking a lot lately about labeling terms for whiskey that we take for granted in the United States. Bottled-in bond, straight whiskey, bourbon, pure rye, fine old […]

From 1925 to Repeal: How the Medicinal Whiskey Makers Changed Everything

Posted on: August 1, 2022November 14, 2022American whiskey , Bourbon , Distilleries , History , Pennsylvania rye whiskey , Production , Prohibition , Reference , Rye , Uncategorized , Whiskey Facts , Whiskey laws and regulations
From 1925 to Repeal: How the Medicinal Whiskey Makers Changed Everything

We’ve discussed the early 1920s, so let’s address what came next. We tend to think of Prohibition as an era of bootlegging and speakeasies…A time between the old timey whiskey […]

Rare Bottle of OFC Bourbon Raffle in the Philadelphia,PA Area

Posted on: February 13, 2017February 13, 2017American whiskey , Article link , Bourbon , Uncategorized
Rare Bottle of OFC Bourbon Raffle in the Philadelphia,PA Area

BOURBON + BBQ + DVFF FUNDRAISER + WIN A VERY RARE BOURBON BOTTLE By Joe Canals West Deptford THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 2017    7:00 PM — 8:30 PM An Evening […]

The 2nd Annual American Whiskey Convention!

Posted on: February 7, 2017American whiskey , Bourbon , craft whiskey , Distilleries
The 2nd Annual American Whiskey Convention!

“By Whiskey Lovers, For Whiskey Lovers” The 2nd Annual American Whiskey Convention is a Grand Tasting at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA on March 24th   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Feb […]

County Seat Spirits in Allentown, PA

Posted on: April 2, 2016June 7, 2016American whiskey , Bourbon , craft whiskey , Distilleries , PA Local distilleries
County Seat Spirits in Allentown, PA

Allentown, Pennsylvania is home to County Seat Spirits.  Anthony Brichta, a native of Allentown, (which is the county seat of Lehigh County) began the business in the autumn of 2014 […]

Lincoln Henderson’s Angel’s Envy

Posted on: January 16, 2016American whiskey , Bourbon , Master Distiller
Lincoln Henderson’s Angel’s Envy

Most bourbon drinkers have seen that beautiful bottle of Angels Envy by now.  It has what’s called “shelf appeal” because it stands out among the other bourbons when they’re all […]

What’s the Sweet Spot in Age for Bourbon?

Posted on: January 13, 2016Aging Techniques , American whiskey , Bourbon , warehouses , Whiskey Facts
What’s the Sweet Spot in Age for Bourbon?

So I’ve been asked “What is the sweet spot in age for bourbon?” The answer always goes the same way. “The right age whiskey is the whiskey you enjoy.  If […]

Texas and Its Whiskey

Posted on: December 30, 2015December 30, 2015American whiskey , Blends , Bourbon , Canadian Whisky , craft whiskey , Distilleries , Non Distiller Producers
Texas and Its Whiskey

Yesterday, Dec 29th 1845, Texas became the 28th state in the union. Texan citizens have always been fiercely loyal to their state and to the products produced there. There are now about […]

Why So Defensive About Sourced Whiskey?

Posted on: December 12, 2015December 12, 2015American whiskey , Article link , Blends , Bourbon , craft whiskey , Distillation , Distilleries , Non Distiller Producers , Packaging , Production , Reference , Rye , Whiskey Facts
Why So Defensive About Sourced Whiskey?

I was asked at the Dram Devotee’s Whistle Pig tasting on Thursday, “Why do you sound so defensive when you are speaking about sourced whiskey?” It must be true that […]

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