In my opinion, Chet Zoeller is one of the finest bourbon whiskey historians of all time. He wasn’t just a prolific recorder of historic information, he was also an incredibly […]
Patrick J. Lamphear, 19th Century Whiskey Brand Rep
We tend to see the newest bourbon boom as being this unique phenomenon, and that all the experts and notable critics of whiskey are a modern invention. I assure you, […]
Whiskey as a Political Football in 1888.
It is always interesting to read about the heavy influence that whiskey has had on politics throughout history. Whether it was the forces of temperance or the owners of distilleries, […]
Carrot Whiskey?
The ingenuity of pre-prohibition distillers never ceases to amaze me. Carrot spirits? I’ve seen potato whiskey, but carrot whiskey? Who knew? The idea of supplementing your mash with a sweet […]