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Graeme Wallace – The Scotch Whisky Icon Making Single Malt In Colorado

The Whiskey Wash

During this period, he published multiple books at a time when only a handful of experts, such as Charles Maclean and Michael Jackson, were documenting whiskys history in depth. I had access to papers and documents that had been abandoned and strewn around in the old managers cottage. He gave me a lot of his time and whiskey.

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Whiskey Review: The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey

The Whiskey Wash

We review The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey, a blended American whiskey tied to a distilling reverend that’s filtered through maple charcoal and bottled at 90 proof. image via Call Family Distillers) Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample.

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How Far Would You Go For Your Favorite Whiskey?

The Whiskey Wash

A new true-crime book by Mike Gerrard introduces the world of alcohol crimes, from whiskey heists to fake million-dollar wine. Available to buy from October 2024 we think this would be a fantastic gift for any fan of true crime, whiskey, or maybe any alcoholic beverage. in your favorite bookstores.

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The Strange History of Medicinal Whiskey and Its Modern Revival

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Bootlegged and diluted whiskey, bathtub gin, and backwoods moonshine were indeed all consumed in great quantities in the era’s underground bars and speakeasies. Although distillation was outlawed, an exception was made for a handful of distilleries to continue to bottle whiskey for medicinal purposes. Both Brown-Forman and George T.

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Whiskey Americana: 4 of the Best Whiskey Trails of the South

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The southern part of the United States, particularly Kentucky, is arguably the best known part of the country associated with whiskey. In documenting trails to explore in the South, the states of Tennessee, Florida, Texas, and Virginia all offer plenty of back roads and urban areas to get your whiskey on. Augustine Distillery.

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Diverse Or Divisive? Can Women Make It In The Whiskey Industry?

The Whiskey Wash

Young female creatives are working hard to bring whiskey to a diverse audience. Photo: OurWhisky Foundation Jo Hanley There has never been a more vocal period of inclusiveness in whiskey. Globally the percentage of female whiskey drinkers varies between 30 to 40%, so the industry would be foolish not to embrace diversity.

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The Best Books For Budding Islay Historians

The Whiskey Wash

The Book of Islay contains legal, ecclesiastical, and statistical documents illustrating the history of the island from 498 AD to 1752. John Ramsay and the Kildalton Collection The foundation of these two volumes was the Kildalton Collection of historical documents, acquired by John and Lucy Ramsay. The Book of Islay was the result.

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