Haunted History, Spooky Sips, and Whiskey After Dark
From paranormal investigations at North Carolina’s Whiskey Prison to Halloween cocktail classes and candy pairings, discover October’s seasonal distillery events along America’s East Coast.
High Wire Distilling: Where the Farmer’s Name Goes on the Barrel
At High Wire Distilling in Charleston, South Carolina, “local grain” is more than a line on the label. The identity of the farmer, and sometimes even the field where the corn was grown, can follow the grain all the way into the aging warehouse.
Behind Bars at Whiskey Prison: Bourbon, History, and an Unexpected Brotherhood
Southern Grace Distilleries may have one of the most unusual distillery settings in America. After spending an afternoon behind the fence, we discovered that the whiskey is every bit as memorable as the prison.
Rain, Rare Whiskey, and a Family Welcome at Hollow Creek Distillery
Hollow Creek promised a special day for bourbon fans. They delivered one…and made it look easy.Â
13th Colony Distilleries: Where South Georgia Heat Becomes Part of the Whiskey
Follow the scenic route into South Georgia and you’ll find a distillery doing something distinctly its own. At 13th Colony Distilleries, the relentless summer heat, heavy humidity, and temperature swings of Americus aren’t background scenery. They’re part of the whiskey-making process.
Cigar Blend – What does that really mean?
What It Really Means Some bourbon labels are easy to understand. Single barrel? One barrel. Barrel proof? Bottled close to what came out of the barrel. Bottled in bond? Rules, history, and paperwork. Then there is Cigar Blend. That phrase sounds like it belongs in a dark leather chair beside a fireplace, with a heavy…
Song Dog Farm Distillery and the Flavor of Place
Barrel Proof Notes recently sat down with David Harris and Megan Draheim, the founders of Song Dog Farm Distillery, to discuss their journey, how they got there and why it matters to them.
Virgil Kaine Rip-Track Eight-Year Single Barrel Bourbon
Grandma’s Fruitcake Meets Black Pepper with Virgil Kaine’s Rip-Track Single Barrel.
Buttered caramel, dried fruit, and a long run of black pepper define this pour. Virgil Kaine Rip-Track’s eight-year single barrel reminds me of Grandma’s homemade Christmas fruitcake—followed by a peppery finish that keeps going well after the sweetness has stepped aside.Song Dog Farm Distillery: A First Year Worth Toasting
As Song Dog Farm Distillery approaches its first anniversary at its Boyds, Maryland farm, recognition is arriving for nearly every part of the experience—from the whiskey in the bottle to the bottle itself and even the building where it is made.
Twelve 33 Big Six Oloroso Bourbon
What happens when a South Carolina bourbon takes a detour through an Oloroso sherry cask? You get graham crackers and Fig Newtons in the middle of your whiskey…and its delicious.
Sixty Men Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A strong Texas story, but a very young bourbon
