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  • 1 month ago | gardenandgun.com | Tom Wilmes |Anna Davis

    Where: Samuels, KentuckyWhen: year-roundIf you like: dining and drinksWhy you should go: A stay at the Samuels House feels like spending the night in the world’s coziest and most exclusive bourbon museum. This beautifully updated three-bedroom home, originally built by John Samuels in 1820, is filled with artwork and memorabilia celebrating the Samuels family’s eight generations of whiskey making.

  • 1 month ago | gardenandgun.com | Tom Wilmes |Gabriela Gomez-Misserian

    Eagle-eyed whiskey enthusiasts may notice more “bonded” bourbons on shelves as of late. Although the designation is the oldest and strictest standard for American whiskey—established by the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897—bonded bourbons had declined significantly in past decades before a recent resurgence. First, some history: The Bottled-in-Bond Act was America’s first federal consumer protection measure, designed to ensure that the whiskey in a bottle was genuine and free from additives.

  • 1 month ago | flipboard.com | Tom Wilmes

    2 hours agoWhat Makes Stagg Bourbon So Rare? Bourbon is a difficult and complex liquor, especially for beginners. There are brands that should be avoided, bourbons that taste great for a low …9 hours agoI Never Make Chocolate Chip Cookies Without This One IngredientMy husband says chocolate chip cookies are one of the reasons he married me—my chocolate chip cookies are delicious.

  • 2 months ago | smileypete.com | Tom Wilmes

    In December, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) announced a $922 million project to build a state-of-the-art paint facility on its Georgetown campus. Slated to open in 2027, the facility will add 1 million square feet of capacity, is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 30%, and save 1.5 million gallons of water annually.

  • Jan 23, 2025 | gardenandgun.com | Tom Wilmes |Gabriela Gomez-Misserian

    The new, charred oak barrels used to age bourbon are one of itsmost iconic and essential elements, transforming raw whiskey into the rich and beloved caramel-colored spirit. But before those barrels are blasted with unbridled flame to create their signature blackened interiors, many undergo a gentler process called toasting.

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26 Sep 18

RIP Heaven Hill 6-year Bottled-in-Bond. This solid sipper, distributed primarily in Kentucky, was a favorite of bargain bourbon hunters everywhere. #HeavenHill #bourbon #discontinued… https://t.co/KgCwhESRjP

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Tom Wilmes @KentuckyDrinks
25 Sep 18

Big cheers to Lexington’s James E. Pepper Distillery for becoming the newest member of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. The historic distillery, established in 1780 and recently… https://t.co/UeOBYCHxqC