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The history of American Whiskey: Part 1
American whiskey is an exciting category with a rich heritage. Join Tim as he delves into the history of this beloved spirit and grow your whiskey knowledge.
Author: Tim Etherington-Judge
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Let’s Explore Together
Join me over six articles where I share with you everything I discover as I walk the path through the small batch, barrel-aged world of American whiskey.
We will realize that the history of whiskey and the United States are intertwined like star-crossed lovers with stories of frontiersmen, presidents, pioneers and adventure in the Wild West.
We will talk Juleps, arguably America’s defining cocktail, and Manhattans, Sazeracs and Sours and discover that American whiskey is once again a pioneer in the global cocktail scene.
Legendary American Whiskey
Today, American whiskey is one of the most exciting spirit categories in the world. New distilleries are springing up across the US and bourbon production is increasingly growing outside of its spiritual center of Kentucky.
Rye whiskey is one of the hottest products on back bars around the world and Bulleit Bourbon is leading the charge as people around the world are once again discovering these amazing flavorsome whiskies.
In the coming weeks, keep an eye out for new installments on:
Pour yourself a glass of Bulleit Bourbon, pull up an easy chair, sit back and let’s discover the world of American whiskey together.
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