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Old Forester-The First Bourbon Bottled in the U.S.

Posted on: August 18, 2015November 11, 2015American whiskey , Bourbon , History , Packaging , Whiskey Facts

Did you know that Old Forester was the first bourbon exclusively sold in bottles? In 1874, salesman-turned-distiller George Garvin Brown, in Marion County, Kentucky, first bottled his own “Old Forester” […]

GMOs and Whiskey

Posted on: August 18, 2015November 11, 2015American whiskey , Corn , History , Production , Whiskey Facts
GMOs and Whiskey

There’s been a lot of discussion about GMO’s and whiskey lately. I can’t say that I’m surprised by all the anxiety. It’s a hot topic without even bringing whiskey into […]

The Priest’s Tipple

Posted on: August 9, 2015November 11, 2015Famous Whiskey Drinkers , History , Irish Whiskey , Whiskey Facts
The Priest’s Tipple

Did you know that Redbreast 12 year old is sometimes called “the priest’s tipple”? 1920’s Ireland was a time of political turmoil and economic uncertainty. Money was tight and money […]

The Fries Rebellion

Posted on: July 11, 2015November 11, 2015History
The Fries Rebellion

Did you know that The Red Lion Inn (Quakertown,Pa) was a meeting place for John Fries during the run up to the Fries Rebellion? John Fries (a length of rt […]

Old Overholt and Its Roots in Bucks County

Posted on: July 10, 2015November 11, 2015American whiskey , History , Rye
Old Overholt and Its Roots in Bucks County

Did you know that Old Overholt Rye Whiskey has historic roots in Bucks County? Abraham Overholt, the founder of the West Overton Distilling Co. and creator of Old Farm whiskey, […]

Considering the Volstead Act in Congress 100 years Ago Today

Posted on: July 8, 2015January 21, 2023History , Prohibition , Rye , Whiskey laws and regulations
Considering the Volstead Act in Congress 100 years Ago Today

Today in history, almost a hundred years ago, Prohibition was being considered in Congress. What was to become the Volstead Act, the bill was introduced in the House as H.R. […]

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