https://youtu.be/SZxQNjdpZO8 On a farm near where the current day Buffalo Trace Distillery is located in Frankfort, Kentucky, Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton was born on Monday February 28, 1881 to Benjamin Harrison Blanton and Alice Elizabeth Blanton. Albert’s father was born on Wednesday December 16, 1829 and his mother on Tuesday July 25, 1843. Albert was … Continue reading Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton Biography
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History of Woodford Reserve
Many of the big bourbon brands find themselves with roots of generations of distillers or a brand that had ties to the early days of bourbon, but the story of Woodford Reserve is unique. It is a new brand, owned by a company with pre-Prohibition roots that distills in a historic distillery. Being a relatively … Continue reading History of Woodford Reserve
What Distilleries Were Allowed to Produce During Prohibition?
On January 16, 1919 the Constitution of the United States of America was amended for the eighteenth time, this time turning the country upside down and in a frenzy by banning the sale of intoxicating liquors. Years of the Temperance Movement, pressure from the Anti-Saloon League and political pressure finally had caught up to distilleries. … Continue reading What Distilleries Were Allowed to Produce During Prohibition?
History of Jack Daniel’s
Possibly one of the most iconic and recognizable whiskey brands in the world, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is consumed all around the world and has grown to be the brand that it is today. It is difficult to walk into a bar and a bottle of Jack Daniel’s is not being served. Behind each one … Continue reading History of Jack Daniel’s
Settling The Debate: Is Jack Daniel’s Bourbon?
https://youtu.be/y8ioee5TPhE?si=aoiSiD9eEydqsVhd The bourbon industry brings many debates among enthusiasts, but one of the top ones is the question of whether or not Jack Daniel’s is considered bourbon? The answer is both yes and no. This article will take a deep dive into this question and try to settle the long debate once and for all. … Continue reading Settling The Debate: Is Jack Daniel’s Bourbon?
History of Old Forester
You can’t talk about the bourbon industry without talking about Brown-Forman and Old Forester due to the deep and rich history that surrounds both the brand and the family of owners. From a spelling change of the name to being the only brand that is still owned and produced by the same family of owners … Continue reading History of Old Forester
Best 8 Bourbons for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving and bourbon pair so well together because there are many similarities between the two. For Thanksgiving friends and family get together just like good friends get together over some pours of great bourbon. They both involve good times, memories to be made and if one indulges too much then things can get out of … Continue reading Best 8 Bourbons for Thanksgiving
History of Four Roses
https://youtu.be/6U9wBTqdPkU?si=e7JG1yL0IW_S-5nM A dozen roses is a romantic gesture that is appreciated by many loved ones. It is a symbol of love, compassion, kindness and thought, however in the story of Four Roses bourbon, just four red roses were enough to start the namesake of the brand of bourbon that is enjoyed to this day. The … Continue reading History of Four Roses
History of Eagle Rare 10 Year
Eagle Rare is a 90 proof (45% alcohol by volume) offering owned by Sazerac and is distilled at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. The mash bill is known as Buffalo Trace’s mash bill 1, meaning that it is made up of a low rye content, although the exact recipe makeup is not disclosed … Continue reading History of Eagle Rare 10 Year
History of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bottled in Bond
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch is a 100 proof (50% alcohol by volume) straight Kentucky bourbon whiskey that is bottled in bond and made in small batches distilled at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Owned by Sazerac and marketed as a premium product, the brand honors Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. who is … Continue reading History of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bottled in Bond
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