When one thinks of Kentucky Bourbon Royalty, Willett isn’t one of the first names to come to mind. But it should be. Their distilling legacy began in Prince George County, Maryland, in 1692. It continued when they moved to Nelson County, Kentucky, in 1792. Their family tree represents three hundred and thirty years of American distilling history!
Corky Taylor’s great-great-grandfather founded the first Peerless distillery in 1889. Today, Taylor and his son Carson have revived the family tradition. And from those roots, they are growing the business in some unusual directions.
The first Peerless distillery closed during Prohibition. The new one opened in 2015 and with one of the most unusual and educational marketing strategies we’ve hea
An Up and Coming Distillery to Keep Your Eye On
Jeptha Creed Distillery began as a dream of Joyce and Bruce Nethery, who wanted to start a family business. With their two children, they have created a thriving distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The Scottish saying “Ne Oublie” was a Nethery family motto for generations bef
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been more difficult to get out and experience craft distilleries. Yes, liquor sales in the United States have increased during the pandemic. And yes, Americans seem to be adapting their drinking habits to the
at-home bar. But this has mostly benefited the e
Ready to learn about some Islay Scotch distilleries? We’re all about learning here at Prestige Decanters. You’ll note that many of our posts center on the newbie experience. We invite you to dive into the realm of Scotch, a bit of culture, and a touch of geography. Maybe you’ll even gear your mind toward travel someday soon. How cool would it be to visit all eight-plus of these? We’ll
If you’re out to find the best craft distilleries in the land, you are in extreme luck. We’ve had the pleasure of talking with Justin Nierengarten @bourbontraveler, and we are thrilled to share his whiskey passion and energy right here. Buckle up, y’all. You’re going to be blown away, and you’re certainly going to want to take some road trip