Bourbon Style Whiskey
BOURBON WHISKEY The name “Bourbon” derives from the French Bourbon dynasty, although the precise inspiration is uncertain; contenders include Bourbon County in Kentucky and Bourbon Street in New Orleans, both of which are named after the dynasty. The name “Bourbon” was not applied until the 1850s, and the Kentucky etymology was not advanced until the […]
Barley Based Whiskey
Barley is the World’s Oldest Cultivated Grain! The grandaddy of all whisky grains, barley is the world’s oldest cultivated cereal, emerging in the Fertile Crescent of what is now Iraq and the Levant around the year 8500 BCE. Barley was the first grain recorded in Anglo-history to be used to make whisky in Scotland and […]
The Journey to Your Favorite Scotch Whisky
According to the Scotch Whisky Association, there are five Scotch Whisky regions – Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside. Each offers a different perspective on Scotch Whisky. Scotch Whisky Regions The differing terroir, including the soil, climate, and sunlight help give Scotch Whisky from select regions their distinctive character. Below is a brief description for […]