While we were technically a non-distiller producer because we did not own the physical facility, we were Michter’s Shively Distillery opened in 2012 with whiskey filtration, bottling, and test distillation. During the year 2015 at Michter’s Shively Distillery, we began barreling distillate produced on our full scale, all copper column to pot still doubler distillation system crafted by Vendome Copper and Brass It seems that as of 2025, Michter's distillate isn't quite ready for the 10 year limelight.

Matt Strickland at Iron City Distilling The first place we looked was Iron City Distilling , where master This was likely distillate from Pennsylvania Pure Rye Distillery, and based on the bottle type and details The distillery would become part of National Distillers Products in 1933, providing their named brand distilled and bottled by the Pennsylvania Distilling Company, Registered Distillery No. 8, located in by Monticello Distilling Co. in Baltimore, Maryland.

Image provided by Green River Distilling Co. High proof fanatics, rejoice! Green River Distilling Co. Image provided by Green River Distilling Co. It's pretty simple. Thanks to the fine people at Green River Distilling Co., I am able to taste this sample ahead of its Company on Label:  Green River Distilling Co.

-Winston Churchill Irish whiskey, believed to be one of the earliest distilled spirits, likely originated around the 1100s, when Irish monks brought back some learned techniques from southern Europe. Made from 100% malted barley that is then distilled to no higher than 94.8% ABV on a pot or column still , but normally a combination of malt and grain, distilled to no higher than 94.8% ABV, and aged for We're glad to see Gortinore Distillers & Co. pushing the boundaries of traditional Irish whiskey.

Old-school low and slow distillation methods are one way you'll surely capture my attention. Being such fans of distilling with rye, they decided to turn the table on this egregious mash bill and The final step in the distillation process is our spirit run. run for this second distillation. The final proof in tank of our distillate is usually somewhere between 130 and 135 proof.

Enter my first introduction to Old Hermitage Rye Whiskey Reserve, distilled at the Hermitage Distillery The "singlings" (first distillation) were conducted in a large copper receiver boiled by an open wood Consistency is key with this whiskey, something this particular distiller has clearly mastered. Based on the obvious influence of the grain and distillation techniques still present, I'd estimate the Modern distillers beware: the greatness of vintage Hermitage rye will likely haunt my palate for years

Distilled between 2007 and 2008, it was among the last remaining distillate produced in the original With the support of his grandfather, hall of fame master distiller Jimmy Russell, Bruce worked tirelessly on this whiskey, overseeing every step from grain quality inspection to fermentation, distillation and Company on Label:  Wild Turkey Distilling Co., Lawrenceburg, KY Whiskey Type:  Kentucky Straight Bourbon May it serve as a beacon to other modern distillers on what quality whiskey should taste like.

Michter's Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey Sour mash at its core is, of course, just a simple distiller's technique : the process of returning some of the acidic backset from a previous distillation run to regulate pH using the sour mash technique today in American distilling. jug-house white ceramic thumbhole bottles with whiskey still in it on my shelf today—actual Dick Stoll distillate Of course, the marketing wonks couldn't just leave it there, so they advertised their distillation practices

-Raymond Chandler Irish whiskey, believed to be one of the earliest distilled spirits, likely originated in the 1100s, when Irish monks brought back some learned techniques from southern Europe. Made from 100% malted barley that is then distilled to no higher than 94.8% ABV on a pot or column still , but normally a combination of malt and grain, distilled to no higher than 94.8% ABV, and aged for It's gentle trip to a final bottling proof of 113.8 puts careful distillation and maturation on full

Hannis establishes the Hannis Distilling Company (also known as H. Notably, this is not distilled by the same Hannis Distilling Company from the previous bottlings but Given this is 1921 distilled, it is likely one of the only examples of true Gwynnbrook distillate, something at the Baltimore Pure Rye Distilling Co. Master Distiller at the time, William E.

barrels in existence, so take this snapshot with a grain of salt, or regard it in a way that attempts to distill They only ever sell whiskey they distilled themselves and won't source from anyone to achieve their final Some more info from the Kings County website: Kings County blends distilling practices from a variety One of the preeminent craft distilleries in the United States, the American Distilling Institute named Kings County Distillery of the Year in 2016.

For a little background on The Balvenie Distillery, you may be surprised to learn that this Speyside distillery in Dufftown, Scotland, is one of only seven distilleries with their own malting floor. The Balvenie Distillery is owned by William Grant & Sons, founded by the man himself, William Grant, The rich history of the distillery was both carried on by and innovated through the masterful work of It is at the very least a wonderful lesson in the effects of pot still distillation, as well as the perfect