Here are a dozen top ranked American craft whiskies drawn from the 3,000+ expressions available today. They are all spirit competition gold medalists, many multiple times
Did you know that for most of the 19th century the barrel was the major package for selling bourbon to consumers? A bourbon bottle is a more recent thing.
By Samuel Bruel
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In the spring of 1853 the City Council of Cincinnati passed an ordinance prohibiting any more interments within the corporation bounds. The Cemetery of the K. K. B. Yeshurun congregation is located within these limits. This interdict greatly embarrassed them, because land in any way suited for such purpose is difficult to obtain.
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Wanted.âInformation of the whereabouts of Mr. Weilersbach, of Thiersfeld near Bayreuth, Bavaria. Address, or call at this office for important information concerning said gentleman.
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Perfect place to sink a drink: Chances are you’ve downed a few cocktails this year - but nothing beats sipping a classic tipple where it was invented
The bellini was invented in 1948 by the bartender and owner of the eternally alluring Harry’s Bar in Venice
In 1915 Singapore booze was banned for ladies, but they had Raffles Singapore Sling, which looked like juice
Head to the Round Robin bar at the stately Willard Hotel in Washington DC - the birthplace of the Mint Julep
The James Crow Chronicles: Part 8 (Old Crow Distillery)
The James Crow Chronicles: Part 8 (Old Crow Distillery) chronicling the life of James Crow, an extremely important figure in the history of American whiskey. A chemist originally from Scotland, he is credited by some as having invented the sour mash process. Watch this time slot on Thursdays (11am Pacific Time) for the other articles.
Old Oscar Pepper distillery 1865 to 1869
After Oscar Pepper’s death in June 1865, his 35-year-old wife, Nannie took over the farm. Her eldest son, James was 15 years of age, her youngest (Presley) O’Bannon only three. The farm was divided amongst the seven children into varying allotments with O’Bannon awarded an ‘unequal’ 126 acre-block also containing the homestead buildings and distillery complex by the creek, giving Nannie oversight of the distilling business and custodial control of the farm and its assets. In late 1865, Nannie leased the distillery to her neighbour and relati