Tag: Mike Veach

A timeline of Kentucky bourbon

After a year of work with four Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame historians, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association has unveiled an unprecedented bourbon history timeline of pioneers and landmark events.  Lore and legends are a colorful part of bourbon culture, but…

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Bourbon events at Locust Grove

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, and several local events are planned in celebration. Two of them will be held at Locust Grove, the historic home at 561 Blankenbaker Lane (between Brownsboro Road and River Road):

Bourbon events at Locust Grove

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, and several local events are planned in celebration. Two of them will be held at Locust Grove, the historic home at 561 Blankenbaker Lane (between Brownsboro Road and River Road): “The Old Fashioned: Theme…

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Tuesday’s Shot of Bourbon Trivia

One of the earliest known recipes for sour mash dates to 1818 and is attributed to a woman. Catherine Carpenter of Casey County, Ky., ran her husband’s distillery after his death and recorded recipes for both sour and sweet mash….

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Tuesday’s Shot of Bourbon Trivia

One of the earliest known recipes for sour mash dates to 1818 and is attributed to a woman. Catherine Carpenter of Casey County, Ky., ran her husband’s distillery after his death and recorded recipes for both sour and sweet mash. Source: “Kentucky…

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Congrats to the winners!

Thanks to everyone who entered the contest to win a copy of Mike Veach’s “Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage.” I conducted a random draw over the weekend, and the two winners were Tyler Montell of Shelbyville, Ky., and Joshua…

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Higher (proof) learning

As I’ve said in this space before, I consider myself a student of bourbon. Recently, I decided to pursue an advanced degree: I attended the Filson Bourbon Academy at the Filson Historical Society in Old Louisville. The Academy is led…

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