After a much sensationalized departure from Balcones, which Chip Tate founded, Tate Distillery is rising from the ashes and giving whiskey lovers something positive to talk about. This Texas whiskey maker is buying Heavy Seas' brewhouse to start a new distillery - Baltimore Business Journal.
Bourbon Classic 2015- Day 0
Officially, Media Camp for Bourbon Classic doesn't begin until tomorrow evening. And when it does, it begins with a BANG! Chef Ed Lee and Julian Van Winkle will participate in this progressive tasting experience hosted at Copper & Kings American Brandy. Kentucky Proud-inspired food, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Four Roses Bourbon, Copper & Kings Brandy, Copper…
Ten Things Every Louisvillian Must Know About Bourbon
While I can't agree that Kentucky is the "most perfect place on earth" for Bourbon, I do highly recommend the other 9 of these factoids to be in your back pocket!
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Celebrating George Washington’s Entrepreneurship | The American Spectator
It's President's Day. While you're sitting out the snow/sleet/ice storm, take note of one of America's pioneering whiskey producers and entrepreneurs, George Washington. At his Scottish farm manager's urging, Washington began distilling in Mount Vernon, VA in 1797, after his presidency and just two years before he died. He distilled rye and corn whiskeys there…
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Pappy Van Winkle 101
The whale of all whiskey collections, Pappy Van Winkle, is explained here by Bourbon expert Chuck Cowdery in a new post on Drambox.com. Everything you need to know about what Pappy is (and isn't). None of the Van Winkles, back to and including Pappy, have been distillers. At Buffalo Trace, as soon as new wheated…
Book Review: ‘Wood, Whiskey and Wine’ by Henry H. Work – WSJ
The barrel is a small miracle: something made of wood without nails or glue, which can hold liquids almost indefinitely... Book Review: ‘Wood, Whiskey and Wine’ by Henry H. Work - WSJ.
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Upcoming Events | Bourbon Salon at Oxmoor Farm: Craft Distilling and Tourism in Louisville | The Filson Historical Society
Bourbon historian Michael Veach to lead discussion on craft distilling and bourbon tourism at the next Bourbon Salon! Upcoming Events | Bourbon Salon at Oxmoor Farm: Craft Distilling and Tourism in Louisville | The Filson Historical Society.
Bourbon Classic takes place at the Kentucky Center Feb. 20-21 – Louisville – Louisville Business First
Looking forward to FIVE DAYS of the Bourbon Classic next week. Look for some heavy duty bourbon blogging! Bourbon Classic takes place at the Kentucky Center Feb. 20-21 - Louisville - Louisville Business First.
American whiskey hot – Business Insider
And when it comes to exports, all people really want is American whiskey. American whiskey hot - Business Insider.
Nashville Distillery Adds Partner, Gears Up for Vodka Production — SPEAKeasy Spirits Distillery
Nashville Distillery Adds Partner, Gears Up for Vodka Production — SPEAKeasy Spirits Distillery.