Introduction to Sustainability in the Whiskey Industry Overview of sustainability practices in the whiskey industry In recent years, the whiskey industry has been increasingly focusing on sustainability practices. **Whiskey producers are implementing measures such as water conservation, recycling spent grains for animal feed, and utilizing renewable energy sources.** These efforts aim to reduce environmental impact and promote long-term viability in ...

The introduction of advanced technology in whiskey production has revolutionized traditional methods, offering a unique learning experience for aspiring students. Automation and digital tools have streamlined processes, ensuring precision and quality control in every stage of production. Significance of innovative spirits in the alcohol industry Innovative spirits play a crucial role in shaping the future landscape of the alcohol industry. ...

By Richard Thomas For many whiskey enthusiasts, the beauty of a gleaming copper still takes on a certain romantic allure. That is true whether the enthusiast loves bourbon or Scotch and whether the still is a column or a pot, just so long as it polished. I took to calling photos of these lovely pieces of machinery “copper porn” a ...

By Richard Thomas The bourbon boom was well underway when Deputy Editor Kurt Maitland and I paid a visit to Vendome Copper & Brassworks in mid-2014, but it continued to accelerate year on year in the almost eight years since then. Blanton’s was still reliably on store shelves and the so-called bourbon shortage was on everyone’s lips (the Bizarro World ...

By Richard Thomas For the serious bourbon fan, coming to the Bluegrass and visiting distilleries is a good start to understanding and appreciating Kentucky’s native spirit and how it is made. What is more, taking in more than one distillery should hopefully allow one to see the differences in how each whiskey-maker creates their products and crafts their identity. As ...