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Picture this: a time when bourbon wasn't just a Kentucky thing, but a powerhouse industry lighting up the South, with one state leading the charge in ways that might surprise you. While Kentucky grabs all the headlines today as the bourbon kingpin, producing about 95 percent of America's supply, th

Bourbon lovers know the ritual: a well-chosen bottle, a proper glass, a quiet moment to enjoy the corn-sweet richness, vanilla, caramel, oak, and that long, warm finish. Now imagine taking a perfect sip right after a bite of ghost-pepper wings or extra-hot Nashville chicken. What happens next is no

If you’re a whiskey lover like me, you’ve probably wondered if it’s cheaper to buy your favorite bottle straight from the distillery. I mean, cutting out the middleman sounds like a no-brainer, right? But is it really a steal, or are you just falling for the charm of those rustic barrel rooms? Let

In the rolling hills of Kentucky, where bourbon has been king for generations, Heaven Hill Distillery stands out not just for its size but for its stubborn family grip on the craft. Founded back in 1935 by the five Shapira brothers—immigrants who saw promise in the post-Prohibition dust settling ov

Whiskeys Legal Whiskey During The Prohibition Let’s take a trip back to the 1920s when the U.S. went all dry with Prohibition, banning booze left and right. But here’s the kicker: some whiskey was still totally legal, thanks to a sweet loophole for "medicinal" purposes. Doctors could presc