Author name: Michael R. Veach

Mike and Matt Taste Green River Rye Whiskey

The Green River Distillery dates back to the 19th century. It was known then as producing the “Whiskey without a headache”. They only made one whiskey and it was the most advertised brand at that time. They never made a… Continue Reading →

A Few Thoughts On Age And Proof

I have been well known for saying that older is not better – better is better. Age is not everything in American whiskey. In fact, the use of new cooperage can lead to over-aged and very tannic and bitter whiskey…. Continue Reading →

Mike And Matt Taste Conviction Double Oak 1929

I like the Southern Grace Distillery which produces the Conviction brand. The distillery is built in an old State Prison thus the name for the brand. It was founded by Leanne Powell and Thomas Thacker but Leanne Powell passed away… Continue Reading &…

Book Review – The McBrayer Bourbon Legacy

This is a self published book by Bill McBrayer IV. It was put together by his wife as a Christmas gift a few years ago, when he and his father re-entered the Bourbon business. Since then, Bill has added some… Continue Reading →

Winter Whiskeys

My favorite whiskey to drink in the winter months was Weller Centennial, 10 year old, 100 proof wheat recipe Bourbon that was part of the Bourbon Heritage Collection from United Distillers. When I worked at United Distillers, I remember when… Continu…

Mike And Matt Taste Corn Whiskeys

Corn whiskey is the original American whiskey dating back to the 18th century. This whiskey was not aged and often sold in a jug soon after it was distilled. Bourbon and Tennessee whiskeys evolved from Corn whiskey in the first… Continue Reading →

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