As established by Congress in 1964, Bourbon is a unique product of the United States, making it more American than apple pie and Coca-Cola. These are the stories of today’s bourbons. For yesterdays, read my book, Bourbon: The Rise, Fall & Rebirth of An American Whiskey. For a tasting guide and in-depth production guide, read Bourbon Curious.
When Goodwood told people they had acquired infamous collapsed Warehouse 30 barrels from Barton, I immediately looked into it, wondering why Sazerac would put these barrels on the open market before launching their own Warehouse 30 product. This is the same company that released the … Continue readingNo, Goodwood Brewing Did Not Acquire Collapsed Barton Barrels
Want to sell the vintage whiskey collection you inherited? Thanks to a 2017 Kentucky law, the Vintage Spirits Act, you can, but new regulatory mandates restrict how many you can sell in a year and how the transaction takes place. According to the new regulations … Continue readingChanges to Kentucky’s Vintage Spirits Law
Diageo today announced its intention to build a new distilled spirits manufacturing facility in Kentucky, per a press release. The company said this project will inject $130 million over three years. The proposed facility will consist of a distillery, dry house, and warehousing in Marion … Continue readingDiageo Announces New $130 Million Kentucky Distillery
I am so excited Bravo TV asked me to appear on this season of Top Chef. Tune in Thursday, 8:30 p.m., or join me at Couvillian for a watch party my friends are throwing for me. It was filmed at Maker’s Mark, and I had … Continue readingSee me on Top Chef Thursday
Longtime master distiller Dave Pickerell died yesterday in San Francisco. I recently spent time with longtime master distiller Dave Pickerell at a Metallica concert covering his new whiskey with the band. He is the subject of a lengthy Bourbon+ feature hitting newsstands in December. I … Continue readingRest in Peace, Dave Pickerell
When my wife, Jaclyn, and I celebrated something, we called Corbett’s and requested Table 2, a four seater with its back to the bay window. The restaurant’s rich decor, impeccable service and food felt ahead of its time for Louisville, while, at the same time, … Continue readingDean Corbett: Remembering The Man and Table 2