The Story Before the Barrel Part Two: When Every Farm Had Its Own Flavor
Before bourbon became an industry, it began in the fields. Discover how early Kentucky farmers, heirloom corn, Indigenous agricultural wisdom, and generations of farming traditions helped shape the whiskey we know today. Part Two of The Story Before the Barrel explores the remarkable history of the land, the people who cultivated it, and the harvests that helped give rise to Kentucky bourbon.
What The Barrel Made Possible
Before bourbon barrels shaped flavor, they shaped commerce. Discover how oak, fire, and centuries of coopering transformed whiskey and helped define bourbon.
Turning the Tables: A Conversation with Big Chief of The Whiskey Trip
Bourbon is more than a bottle. It is stewardship, patience, and the people who protect its traditions. In this conversation with Mike “Big Chief” Hiatt of The Whiskey Trip, we discuss what must never be lost as American whiskey continues to evolve.