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, Renowned Mixologist
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Let’s Explore Together
Let’s Explore Together
Join me over three 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 realise 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
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 centre 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 flavoursome whiskies.
In the coming weeks, keep an eye out for new instalments 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.
Key Takeaways
American whiskey is one of the most exciting spirit categories in the world.
New distilleries are springing up across the US.
Bourbon production is increasingly growing outside of its spiritual centre of Kentucky.
Rye whiskey is one of the hottest products on back bars around the world.
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