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 […]
Where Whistle Pig Got Its Name
I’m prepping for the Dram Devotees of Bucks County’s Whistle Pig tasting Thursday night, and I came across the funniest story about how Whistle Pig got its name. Dave Pickerell […]
Julian Van Winkle’s Legacy
Pappy Van Winkle has been on the brain this past week and I realized that it might be a good idea to be clear about what is actually in those […]
Is Pappy Van Winkle Worth the Price?
One of the questions I get most often is…Is Pappy Van Winkle worth the price? That is always a difficult question to answer because the price is so difficult to […]
Happy Repeal Day!
Happy Repeal Day! On December 5th, 1933, the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed and the “Great Experiment” of Prohibition was brought to an end. (The Amendment […]
Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle
Everyone knows how hard it is to get their hands on a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, but not many know who the man was on the label. […]
The Russells at Wild Turkey
Last night I had an opportunity to speak with the grandson of Jimmy Russell (and the son of Eddie Russell) from Wild Turkey. Bruce Russell is their brand ambassador at […]
St. Bernards and Their Whiskey Barrels
Legend tells that Saint Bernards carried barrels of whiskey around their necks to aid stranded travelers. In order to help travelers, an Augustine monk named St. Bernard de Menthon founded […]