Recent American Whiskey History Articles

Pittsburgh's Wigle Whiskey and the Heinz History Center Are Bringing George Washington's Favorite Spirit Back for America's 250th When George Washington crossed the Allegheny Mountains on horseback in the fall of 1784, he didn't pack light. Among his provisions was a cordial that served as both re

American Whiskey at 250: The Spirit That Built a Nation As the United States gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, the conversation around what truly defines American culture keeps circling back to one thing sitting on the shelf behind every bar from Kentucky to California — American w

A Legacy Built on Nearly Uninterrupted Production Jack Daniel's has been one of the most recognizable names in American whiskey for close to two centuries. The distillery, nestled in Lynchburg, Tennessee, has survived economic downturns, wars, ownership changes, and the ever-shifting tastes of Ame