It has been over a year since I have tasted the whiskey that Bill Thomas and I had made at Kentucky Artisan Distillery. I was hoping to have it bottled by now, but things have kept it from moving forward…. Continue Reading →
The other day I had a comment on Facebook about wanting to hear my thoughts on barrels and warehouses. I have written several blogs on both subjects before, but I thought I would add a few thoughts here. On barrels,… Continue Reading →
Sometimes I let my mind wander on a subject and this time it is distillation. There are two main types of distillation – the column still and the pot still. In the 21st century the hybrid still has also become… Continue Reading →
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 →
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…
American distilleries have changed the face of who they call their person representing the distillery and their brands over the years. In the past, up to the late 20th century, they had as their main person the owner of the… Continue Reading →
For many years, I have been saying American Single Malt Whiskey was not worth the money. American distilleries were trying too hard to imitate Scotch Whisky by smoking their malt with peat and it was mediocre single malt at best…. Continue Reading &#…
The other day, I had the pleasure of hosting Norvelle Wathen at my house. I have known Norvelle for many years. I first met him while I was working at the Filson Historical Society. He attended many of my presentations… Continue Reading →
This has been a very good year for my blog. I want to thank all of my followers for their support and readership. In April I published my one thousandth blog. I have continued to write three blogs a week… Continue Reading →
Whenever I share my post about Tennessee Whiskey, I get a lot of comments claiming that Tennessee Whiskey is Bourbon. One person quoted the Master Distiller at Jack Daniel stating that Jack Daniel’s whiskey is Bourbon. When I started in… Continue Rea…
