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Why Copper is so Important to Distilling Whiskey
Copper is an integral component of whiskey stills. We dig into the science behind why.
Ranger Creek’s ‘Brewstillery’
Mark McDavid of Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling on why brewing beer and distilling some very unique spirits is a blend of passion and prudence.
Kentucky’s Bourbon Tourism Legislation
In the modern U.S. distilling boom, state legislators have passed distiller-friendly laws that created business opportunities in the likes of […]
Bourbon production reaches highest point since 1970s
According to the NY Daily News, Kentucky bourbon makers are making a big bet by stashing away their largest stockpiles […]
What Is the Angel’s Share?
When talking about whiskey, there are certain terms that come to mind: full-bodied, smooth, robust. However, there is one phrase […]
Gluten-Free Whiskey?
Yes, gluten free whiskey is real! Well, mostly. Even though whiskey is often made from glutinous grains (barley, wheat and/or […]
Behind the Whiskey Bottle: An Interview With MGP
Over the past several years, sourcing has become a hot-button topic in the whiskey community. While the days of outright […]
Understanding Whiskey Stills: Pots, Columns, Hybrids
There’s a lot of attention paid to the way that whiskey is aged. Talk to even a casual whiskey drinker and […]
1,000 Craft Distilleries Now Operating in the USA
If you’re reading The Whiskey Wash, odds are good you’re familiar with the whiskey aisle at your local retailer. So […]
The L.A. Whiskey Society: Birth of a Whiskey Authority
Down in Los Angeles, there are a group of people who are much more passionate about whisk(e)y then most average consumers. […]
Whiskey With Wes: How to Taste Whiskey [VIDEO]
You’re reading this whiskey lifestyle website because you like, maybe even LOVE, whiskey. And for many, the reason they like […]
The Rise Of The Tennessee Craft Whiskey Industry
Tennessee craft whiskey is beginning to pop up all over the state, from the Mississippi River to the Great Smoky […]
What Is Legally Whiskey In the United States?
According to the Tax and Trade Bureau, there are no fewer than 41 different types of what’s legally whiskey in […]
Whiskey Bottle Labels: Understanding A Whiskey’s Origins
Here’s the scene: you’re at your local liquor store, perusing the bourbon aisle. A new bottle in the “local” section […]
Kentucky Made A Hell Of A Lot Of Bourbon Last Year
Bourbon shortage? Hardly. At least not in the near future, as the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) announced today a staggering 1,886,821 […]
Straight Whiskey, Legally Speaking
If you’ve ever wondered what just exactly “straight” means on your bottle of whisk(e)y, it turns out there’s in fact […]
What “Blended Whiskey” Means
One of the biggest and most entertaining arguments amongst whiskey enthusiasts is what truly constitutes each class of whiskey. Has it […]
24-Year-Old Barrel From Stitzel Weller To Be Auctioned
Last week Blade and Bow threw a big-time Kentucky Derby party the Friday before the fastest two minutes in sports, […]
True Or False? Five ‘Bourbon Shortage’ Rumors Deconstructed
The bourbon shortage that has emerged in the past few years has caused many distilleries to scramble to find ways to keep up. Naturally, the scarcity in products has led to lots of speculation.