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Where did they want to go?
Thomas Cizauskas:
Window at historic A. Smith Bowman Distillery (01)
Thomas Cizauskas:
Barrel room @ A. Smith Bowman (03)
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Winter at Maker's Mark distillery
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Maybe five, tops
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Horse and bourbon
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Winter Bourbonland
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Holiday season
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It was nothing but a wild goose chase
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They say it's the world's best
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Wax off
Dart Johnson Photography:
Rare Breed Distilling rickhouse. The black staining common at distilleries is caused by Baudoinia compniacensis mold, known as the Whisky Fungus. Whiskey rickhouse warehouses are the primarily source of ethanol vapor causing the black Baudoinia mold.
Thomas Cizauskas:
Mixed Drinks
Thomas Cizauskas:
Independent fermentation room
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Bourbon bokeh bottles
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Kentucky straight bourbon whisky
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Wax on
Dart Johnson Photography:
Pioneers in 1781 era Kentucky County, territory west of the Appalachian mountains in Virginia Commonwealth, were granted “corn writs,” 60 acres to settle and plant corn. Excess corn was milled, mashed, and distilled into raw whiskey to prevent spoilage.
Dart Johnson Photography:
Sparks that ignited the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion were from the same flint that triggered the American Revolution of 1776. Rebels were arrested, tried for treason, and some were found guilty. Many were eventually pardoned by President Washington.
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Marked by a rich cascade of aromas, a hint of vanilla, creosote and burnt matches. Thick notes of molasses, brown sorghum, and charred cicada seduce the palate, and flirt to a finish accented by a tart kiss of citrus.
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Aged six full years in new 53-gallon toasted and charred oak barrels, meticulously crafted individually by a Master Cooper. There are no shortcuts taken in the authentic pre-prohibition sour mash bill either. Just sayin’.
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Prohibition ends after 13 years on Dec. 5, 1933. 31 years later, Congress declares bourbon 'America's official distilled Spirit, enacting regulations to define bourbon whiskey, in 1964.
Dart Johnson Photography:
With a smoky oak aroma for refined senses, this exceptional bourbon unveils overtones of wild spearmint and cassia cinnamon. Bottled at 100 proof for a full-bodied profile, she lingers with a rich finish, resulting in unparalleled depth and complexity.
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The Volstead Act begins in 1920, the Eighteenth Amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale and transportation of intoxicating beverages. Prohibition did not outlaw possession or consumption of alcohol
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JD, French-Creole chef, Antoine's New Orleans, Louisiana
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“Old Bourbon County Whiskey” becomes simply Bourbon, officially in 1840
Dart Johnson Photography:
Handcrafted Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - In 1870, Bourbon is shipped in sealed glass bottles rather than sold directly from barrels
Dart Johnson Photography:
Small Batch Bourbon Collection - The Whiskey Rebellion began in 1794, an uprising in response to the Whiskey Excise Tax.
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Distilled in rural American Tradition - Bourbon County, Kentucky is established in 1785
