Kentucky Whiskey

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Peerless Whiskey is made at this impressive distillery.Restoring Peerless Whiskey to Kentucky

There are two main chapters to the story of Peerless Distillery. The first starred Henry Kraver, your classic early Kentucky bourbon pioneer. After he purchased the brand in 1899, he…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The NightcapThe Nightcap: 14 February

It’s 14 February, so you know what that means – it’s time for The Nightcap! Yep, that’s it. Nothing else. People all across the country got out of their beds…

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The story behind the revival of James E. Pepper WhiskeyThe story behind the revival of James E. Pepper Whiskey

The name James E. Pepper is recognisable to most fans of American whiskey. But Amir Peay’s may be less familiar, even though he’s the reason why you’re able to purchase whiskey…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The NightcapThe Nightcap: 20 December

It’s the final Nightcap of 2019, so for the last time year let’s all enjoy a fresh batch of boozy news! Christmas is just around the corner, and then New…

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The Old Forester Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, an ideal spot for whisky tourismFive minutes with… Jackie Zykan, master taster for Old Forester

Jackie Zykan has what sounds like one of the world’s best jobs, master taster for Kentucky bourbon firm Old Forester. But what exactly is a master taster? Does she just…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Love bourbon? Heading to Kentucky? Make this your first stop…Love bourbon? Heading to Kentucky? Make this your first stop…

Unless you’re lucky enough to live in or around the Bluegrass State, a visit to the birthplace of bourbon is something akin to a pilgrimage. As it readies to open…

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