What a whiskey world we live in. This 80-proof spirit is a combination of two Kentucky straight rye whiskey and two Kentucky straight bourbons. The rye to bourbon ration is about four to one. This whiskey is sweet and spicy.Continue readingTonight’s Tipple: Basil Hayden’s Two by Two Rye
Where better to start a tour of the American Whiskey Trail than at Mount Vernon? George Washington often has been called the father of our grand nation — the prototype of this new man, the American. Appropriately, he owned aContinue readingTouring the American Whiskey Trail, Day 1
Say “whiskey” in America and the first state that comes to mind is Kentucky. This is not surprising, seeing as Kentucky has become synonymous with Bourbon, which has expertly advertised itself as “the spirit of America.” The assumption that ifContinue readingTempleton Rye Whiskey
Two months ago, we had the pleasure of talking about whiskey on the radio. For a whole hour we and our two fellow guests fielded questions from the well-prepared host, and some interesting listeners… One of whom told us hisContinue readingCatoctin Creek Organic Roundstone Rye Whisky
Aren’t these lovely looking bottles? So elegant in their simplicity. But, of course, what’s in the bottle is what counts, and we are pleased with both of these Indiana whiskeys. When we threw a little party to celebrate the publicationContinue readingRedemption Rye and Redemption High Rye Bourbon