These Bourbon societies and clubs are an important part of the Bourbon community, and they help to foster a sense of camaraderie and shared passion among Bourbon lovers around the …

TASTING GUIDE STEP ONE: POUR First, pour one-half ounce of the bourbon into a whiskey or Glencairn glass.

Under most of the general classes are specific, defined types of distilled spirits, e.g., “Vodka” is a specific type of “Neutral Spirits or Alcohol;” “Straight Bourbon Whisky” is a specific type of …

1953 Bourbon begins to show signs of post-war recovery, with growing market presence; Bill Samuels Sr. purchases the old Burks’ Distillery (dating to the 1800s) to found Maker’s Mark, a …

The distinctiveness of Kentucky bourbon owes a great deal to the limestone-rich water in the state, known for its alkalinity (high pH, the opposite of low-pH acidity) and its minerality.

Given Kentucky’s prominence in Bourbon production, there is a stark contrast with the tax treatment in states that are prominent in wine and beer production. For example, California …

“1792 is the perfect bourbon for this cocktail because its distinctive rye spice and rich caramel stands up beautifully to the mellower tropical notes of banana and orange.”