Bill And Mike’s Excellent Adventure – Part XI – Bottling the Bourbon
Bill Thomas and Michael Veach’s Bourbon, Fountain Run, has finally been bottled.
Is Wheat Whiskey The Next Big Whiskey?
Is wheat whiskey poised to overtake corn whiskey in popularity?
Mike And Matt Taste Star Hill Farm Wheat Whiskey
Star Hill Farm is the first non-Bourbon made at Maker’s Mark Distillery. It is called Star Hill Farm because that is the official name of the distillery, named for the original Samuels property just in Bardstown, Kentucky. The brand does… Continue Re…
Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm Wheat Whiskey Tour
The other day, Rosemary and I took the Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm wheat whiskey tour. This is the first non-Bourbon whiskey that Maker’s Mark has made. It is a blend of two different mash bills. The first is 70% soft red winter wheat and 30% malted ba…
Whiskey Of The Month – May, 2025 – Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19 Year Old Wheat Whiskey
Matt and I tasted this whiskey at the Heaven Hill cigar event a few weeks ago. We knew then that this was an extraordinary whiskey and we both purchased a bottle when the distillery made them available to the participants… Continue Reading →
A Conversation At Willett
The other day, Rosemary and I had lunch at The Bar at Willett at the Willett Distillery in Bardstown. While waiting for our table, Drew Kulsveen walked up to greet us. We gave our condolences for the loss of his… Continue Reading →
Book Review: Death & Co.: Modern Classic Cocktails
The other day, I was out at Rabbit Hole Distillery and saw this book. Death & Co. is a well-respected bar in New York City (and other locations) and I picked it up to look at it. It intrigued me… Continue Reading →
Mike And Matt Taste Bernheim Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey
The other day, Matt and I attended the cigar event at Heaven Hill Distillery and I picked up a bottle of the Bernheim Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey. Matt and I sat down and tasted it and here are our tasting… Continue Reading →
Mike And Matt Taste Limestone Branch Whiskeys
The other day, Steve Fante dropped off three bottles of Limestone Branch whiskeys at my front porch. I missed seeing him, but I really liked these whiskeys. Steve Beam has excellent taste and produces very good whiskeys. The first bottle… Continue Re…