How Prohibition Shaped the Bourbon Industry: A Tale of Survival and Spirits
Through the speakeasy peepholes, the secret distillery operations, and the eventual revival, the story of bourbon during Prohibition is a fascinating tale of survival, resilience, and triumph. It's a reminder that even in the face of adversity, great things can emerge. So, the next time you enjoy a sip of your favorite bourbon.
CITRUS IN WHISKEY: REVIEWING THE REVIEWS
You could make the argument that the most important dividing line in American whiskey is citrus. Of course, there’s no citrus in whiskey – but there are chemical elements that the brain recognizes as citrus, most often oranges or lemons....
Researchers look at the perceptible qualities of rye and Bourbon and conclude there's no real difference. Whiskeyvolk disagree: (Researcher Jacob) Lahne’s selection of what he calls “commercial” whiskies used in the study contain just one with no corn (Bulleit Rye)...
Do Distilleries Have Signature Aromas?
In the chemistry of whiskey, evidence in the search for whiskey terroir.
How Much Water to Add to Whiskey
It’s a long-running argument: what’s the perfect amount of water to mix with Bourbon to bring out the nose? So there we were, a group assembled to sample the new, Bulleit Barrel Strength, and figure out how much added water...
