Whiskey Insights

Spirits of Rebellion: Unraveling the Taxing Tale of America's First Revenue

Spirits of Rebellion: Unraveling the Taxing Tal...

The imposition of an excise tax on whiskey in 1791 marked the birth of taxation in the United States. This tax, proposed by Alexander Hamilton to address post-Revolutionary War debt,...

Spirits of Rebellion: Unraveling the Taxing Tal...

The imposition of an excise tax on whiskey in 1791 marked the birth of taxation in the United States. This tax, proposed by Alexander Hamilton to address post-Revolutionary War debt,...

A Journey Through Flames: The Art and Science of Barrel Charring and Toasted Barrels in American Craft Whiskey

A Journey Through Flames: The Art and Science o...

Explore the intricate art of barrel aging in American craft whiskey, focusing on the ancient technique of barrel charring and the innovative addition of toasted barrels. The origins of charring,...

A Journey Through Flames: The Art and Science o...

Explore the intricate art of barrel aging in American craft whiskey, focusing on the ancient technique of barrel charring and the innovative addition of toasted barrels. The origins of charring,...

American Whiskey History Part 3 - From Near-Death to Resurgence in the 20th Century

American Whiskey History Part 3 - From Near-Dea...

The article explores the history of American whiskey in the 20th century and how it faced near-death multiple times due to various events such as World War I, Prohibition, and...

American Whiskey History Part 3 - From Near-Dea...

The article explores the history of American whiskey in the 20th century and how it faced near-death multiple times due to various events such as World War I, Prohibition, and...

American Whiskey History - Part 1: From the 1600s to the 1700s

American Whiskey History - Part 1: From the 160...

The history of American whiskey, including rye whiskey, dates back to the 1600s when European settlers brought their distilling traditions to the New World. Rye was the dominant grain used...

American Whiskey History - Part 1: From the 160...

The history of American whiskey, including rye whiskey, dates back to the 1600s when European settlers brought their distilling traditions to the New World. Rye was the dominant grain used...