When a couple of barrels of Scotch whisky made on American soil were uncorked and then bottled in October, it marked a new chapter in the history of George Washington’s Distillery.
The reason is simple. Scotch whisky had never been made in America before. And for good reason.... Read more »
American Whiskey Trail in the News
New Distilled Spirits Council Analysis Shows Rye Whiskey Skyrockets in U.S. Market
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Aug 4 2015
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WASHINGTON, DC – Rye whiskey, Bourbon’s spicy cousin, is making a roaring comeback according to new supplier data from the Distilled Spirits Council.
Since 2009, Rye whiskey volumes have grown 536% from 88,000 9-liter cases to over a half million cases (561,000) in 2014. In... Read more »
A Trip Down The American Whiskey Trail, In Photos
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May 20 2015
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Photos by Amy McCarthy
If you haven’t noticed, whiskey is really, really hot right now in the spirits world. Don’t tell the curmudgeons that have been sipping their favorite bourbons and ryes since the beginning of time, but these bold, American-made spirits are rapidly... Read more »
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The American Whiskey Trail: Booming More Than Ever
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Aug 20 2014
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The last time I traveled to Kentucky was in 2008. I was in graduate school and decided to take a spring break trip along the Bourbon Trail. At the time, I knew very little about Bourbon. I knew that I liked it - and it's fair to say that was all that mattered. I was a die-hard... Read more »
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7 Crucial Stops On The American Whiskey Trail
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May 24 2012
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The Music City is a lovely place to begin a trek along the great American Whiskey Trail. Before taking off from civilization, be sure to make a stop at a honky-tonk or two — Robert’s is a good bet for High Life-laced bluegrass. It doubles as God’s house on Sunday mornings,... Read more »
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