The Stitzel-Weller Distillery opened up on Derby Day in May 1935 in Shively, Kentucky. The distillery was a result of a merger between W.L. Weller & Sons and A. Ph. Stitzel Distillery. W.L. Weller & Sons was first started as W.L. Weller & Brothers by William Larue Weller and his brother Charles Weller. William Larue … Continue reading History of Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Distillery History
History of Castle & Key Distillery
Castle and Key Distillery brought back life to the once abandoned Old Taylor Distillery that was once heavily used by infamous bourbon legend, Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. The distillery that the Colonel once walked in and distilled some of the highest quality whiskies at the time was left unused and deteriorating. Distillate is now once … Continue reading History of Castle & Key Distillery
History of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery
The story of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery is one of great ambition during the early years of the United States of America. It is also a great example of the damage of prohibition only to find itself resurrected once again. Carl Wilhelm Diedrich “Charles” Nelson was born in Hagenow, Germany on Saturday July 4, 1835 … Continue reading History of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery
History of Old Pepper Distillery
Bourbon history is not complete without the mention of the Pepper family and their contributions to the industry as a whole. Three generations of the Pepper family distilled whiskey on the forefronts of Kentucky, leaving behind not only a legacy but impacts that helped build the early days of the industry into what it is … Continue reading History of Old Pepper Distillery
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
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
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
Sipping History 