Bourbon has traditionally (in modern times) been made from: Limestone water, Yellow dent corn plus malted barley, wheat and/or rye grains, Sour mash fermentation, Column still distillation, and Aging in a new, charred oak barrel. But the new generation of craft distillers is expanding and experimenting with how Bourbon can be made. Using variants like specially grown heirloom corn, unusual grain bills, sweet mash fermentation, pot still distillation and unusual maturation techniques. Bourbons (and near Bourbons) probably* will include: Mellow…

Bourbon has traditionally (in modern times) been made from: Limestone water, Yellow dent corn plus malted barley, wheat and/or rye grains, Sour mash fermentation, Column still distillation, and Aging in a new, charred oak barrel. But the new generation of craft distillers is expanding and experimenting with how Bourbon can be made. Using variants like specially grown heirloom corn, unusual grain bills, sweet mash fermentation, pot still distillation and unusual maturation techniques. Bourbons (and near Bourbons) probably* will include: Mellow…

An Exploration of American Rye Sunday, May 26 at 7:00 pm It has been said that “Rye is the new Bourbon.” About two decades ago, American rye whiskey was produced in total volume of less than 60,000 cases. Today, American ryes are flooding the shelves due to many factors including bartender demand, speed to market, the rise of craft distilleries and Bourbon enthusiasts straying outside the category. Join us as we taste Bourbon against Rye to discern the different mouthfeels…