An Interview With Western Kentucky Still-Maker Christopher Kelley By Richard Thomas The “bourbon shortage” gets all the headlines these days, but one of the genuine shortages in the whiskey-making business, or indeed in the larger distilling industry, is in equipment. Since The Whiskey Reviewer’s early days the number of micro-distilleries operating or under construction in the United States has quadrupled, ...
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George Motz Talks Bourbon
By Richard Thomas When I first saw George Motz appearing in one of his hamburger-loving documentaries, I thought to myself “that looks like a fellow who likes a belt of bourbon.” As it turns out, I guessed absolutely right! Motz not only likes a good bourbon or rye, but is even in the midst of making a film about moonshine ...
Read More »Q&A With Jason Longiro, Hamilton Kitchen And Bar
By Kurt Maitland Even with 20 plus years of living in New York, I still have links to Allentown, PA. I spent middle school, high school there. I have many fond years of digging in the bookstores, record shops and library of its downtown. I was sad to see the city drift into decline in the ’90s and I am ...
Read More »Q&A With Ron Williams, Harlem Whiskey Festival
By Kurt Maitland After the fireworks of the 4th of July have faded this year, there will be something new to celebrate in New York, the first ever Harlem Whiskey Festival will taking place on the 7th and 8th of July. This event will feature many of the brands we’ve come to know and love such as The Balvenie, Four ...
Read More »Q&A With The Angel’s Envy Hendersons
Father’s Day Interview With Wes And Kyle Henderson of Angel’s Envy Bourbon By Richard Thomas One thing I’ve observed about the whiskey business is how many prominent figures may have started at the bottom, but entry to that bottom rung was secured by family connections. Indeed, whereas in other industries a family dynasty might be frowned upon, in whiskey they ...
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