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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 […]

Where Whistle Pig Got Its Name

Posted on: December 10, 2015December 10, 2015Master Distiller , Rye
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 […]

The Russells at Wild Turkey

Posted on: December 2, 2015American whiskey , Bourbon , Distilleries , Master Distiller , Rye
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 […]

Jim Murray’s World Whisky of the Year for 2016 goes to…

Posted on: November 20, 2015Canadian Whisky , Distillation , Distilleries , History , International Whiskies , mashbills , Production , Reference , Rye , Wheat , Whiskey Facts
Jim Murray’s World Whisky of the Year for 2016 goes to…

So the news is out that Crown Royal’s Northern Harvest Rye was named the 2016 World Whisky of the Year by renowned whiskey writer Jim Murray. This news will most […]

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 […]

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 […]

Not All Ryes Are Created Equal…

Posted on: August 12, 2015November 11, 2015American whiskey , Article link , Reference , Rye , Whiskey Facts , Whiskey laws and regulations

Watch yourself here with your rye whiskey purchases. Though rye whiskey is similar to bourbon (at least 51% rye -instead of 51% corn as bourbon must be- aged in new,charred […]

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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