Slaves in bourbon legacy

Slaves in bourbon legacy

In archives across Kentucky, Erin Wiggins Gilliam is on a search for the faces and names of slaves who worked in America’s first whiskey distilleries. She and others know for a fact that slaves helped create what is now one of the country’s most iconic...
Flavored Whiskeys That Aren’t Absolute Trash

Flavored Whiskeys That Aren’t Absolute Trash

Whether it’s gin, vodka, rum, or even whiskey, whenever artificial flavor is added to a spirit you run the risk of ruining the taste of the base spirit. Many flavored spirits are cloying, sugary, and overloaded with whatever synthetic flavors they’re using to...
Whiskey Glass Can Upgrade Your Dram

Whiskey Glass Can Upgrade Your Dram

Whether it’s Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey, or good old Kentucky bourbon, whiskey drinkers spend a lot of time and money on finding the perfect dram to drink. But how often do we give serious thought to what we’re drinking it out of? While whiskey is typically served...
Beam-Suntory Legent Bourbon Marries U.S. and Japan

Beam-Suntory Legent Bourbon Marries U.S. and Japan

The newest whiskey from Beam-Suntory, Legent, is here and you’re going to want to get your hands on some. A collaboration between two legends in the whisk(e)y world, this new juice is as much a work of art as it is a potent potable. Starting with Kentucky straight...
The Best Underrated Bourbons You Need to Seek Out

The Best Underrated Bourbons You Need to Seek Out

The bourbon aisle can seem a bit daunting. The sought-after bottles come and go before you even get an inkling they were there. The big brands are constantly expanding their portfolio with new expressions and packaging while virgin labels (some good, some…not so much)...