After the last blog post, I was reminded by a fellow enthusiast that I should have included that “rye whiskey is hard to make”. It gave me pause so I […]
Why did Rye Not Survive Prohibition?
That is the big question, after all, isn’t it? Rye is America’s oldest style of whiskey. It was the most valuable and the most desirable American-made whiskey on the […]
February Whiskey Share at the Cigar Barn
Saturday, Feb.19th Cigar Barn & Lounge 4-8pm Snacks, Cigars, and WHISKEY! TASTING KIT GIFTS! (email for more info) It’s cold out there!- Come relax and warm up with some whiskeys […]
Pre-Prohibition Distillers of Pennsylvania
I have spent the last few years researching and cataloging information on nearly 200 distilleries that produced rye whiskey across Pennsylvania before 1920. The information about Pennsylvania’s distilling history along […]
June Whiskey Share- RYE!!!
This month, let’s focus on RYE!!! The weather is beautiful and the temperatures are back into the 70’s. Many people say that whisky is a cold weather drink, but I […]
Meadow Brook Farms in Lehigh County
“To be interested in food and not food production is clearly absurd.” -Wendell Berry I believe the same can be said of whiskey and grain production. I had an opportunity […]
Bottled in Bond Whiskey Tasting
This event is only available to members until Monday. Hope to see you there! Join us at Bowman’s Tavern for an in-depth look at what makes “Bottled in Bond” so […]
Not All Ryes Are Created Equal…
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 […]