It Begins in the Soil: Paige Dockweiler, Amy Brown, and the Agricultural Soul of American Whiskey
It starts in the soil… but it doesn’t stay in one place.
Paige Dockweiler and Amy Brown of Doc Brown Farm & Distillers are helping shape a more agricultural future for American whiskey. In this interview, they discuss farm-grown grain, terroir, stewardship of the land, and why bourbon begins long before the barrel is filled.
Bottled in Bond: When Bourbon Learned to Tell the Truth
Before bourbon earned trust, it had to prove it.
There’s no shortage of folklore when it comes to bourbon, but if you spot “Bottled in Bond” on a label, you’re holding a piece of American history—whether you know it or not. Those three words hide a wild story of snake oil whiskey, toxic shortcuts, and the first time the government stepped in to protect drinkers from getting swindled—or worse. What began as legal fine print became one of the most important guarantees of quality in American spirits.