Thirty years ago, most whiskey distilleries were lonely places — industrial factories in remote rural areas. For the most part, the proprietors of these places saw themselves as manufacturers, the first tier in the three-tier system. They made whiskey, whichContinue readingTouring the American Whiskey Trail, Day 4
It was difficult to feel anything but awe standing in front of the still at Jim Beam’s main distillery. It is six-stories tall, and 200 gallons of beer pour into the still each minute. The still pours forth 30 gallonsContinue readingTouring the American Whiskey Trail, Day 3
Back in December 2009, Bill Samuels told us he had a new whiskey in the works. And Chuck Cowdery has been on this story since September. On June 7, the Associated Press reported that Maker’s Mark 46 will arrive inContinue reading6/2010 Maker’s Mark Releases New Bourbon