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
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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
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Biography
Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. was born on Friday February 12, 1830 in Columbus, Kentucky to John Eastin Taylor and Rebecca Edrington Young. Edmund’s father was born on Saturday September 23, 1803 in Kentucky. He died at an early age when he fell ill of typhus. At the age of 32 on Thursday February 5, … Continue reading Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Biography
Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton Biography
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 the … Continue reading Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton Biography
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
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?
The bourbon industry brings many debates among enthusiast, 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. The … 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
History of Four Roses
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 Four … Continue reading History of Four Roses
History of Old Grand-Dad 114
Old Grand-Dad 114 is a 114 proof (57% ABV) Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey offering from Beam Suntory and is currently distilled at the Jim Beam Distillery at the Clermont, Kentucky plant. The Old Grand-Dad line is known for being made up of a higher rye content, rumored to be around 27%, although Jim Beam does … Continue reading History of Old Grand-Dad 114
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