by so_distilling | Apr 30, 2018 | Bourbonism 101, Whiskeydom 101
BOURBONISM 101: Bourbon Barrels ~ What’s Going on in There?! What’s going on in there barrel when bourbon and whiskey is aging? Why is it so important? How long does it need to be in there? Does it need to go into a barrel? Well… the short answer is yes and we...
by so_distilling | Mar 26, 2018 | Bourbonism 101, General
BOURBONISM 101: High Rye versus High Wheat Whether its sipped neat or on the rocks, with soft or spicy notes of fruit or cereal grains, the majority of bourbon’s flavors come from one of two grains: rye or wheat. As mentioned in a previous blog post, a...
by so_distilling | Jan 22, 2018 | Bourbonism 101, Whiskeydom 101
There’s a reason some whiskeys and bourbons have more spicy notes than others and why some spirits have a softer, fruitier aroma than others. This is due to what we call the “mash bill” or the mix of grains that are used in the production process. ...
by so_distilling | Oct 30, 2017 | Bourbonism 101, General, Whiskeydom 101
What, EXACTLY, is the “Angels’ Share”? While it differs from barrel to barrel, the “Angels’ Share” is the slow evaporation of distilled spirits aging inside of each one. This “libation” gets its name because it’s...
by so_distilling | Sep 4, 2017 | Bourbonism 101, General, Happenings, Special Events
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH! Let’s celebrate! On August 2, 2007, the United States Senate declared September as “National Bourbon Heritage Month.”. The bill reinforces the 1964 Act of Congress that declared bourbon...
by so_distilling | Aug 7, 2017 | Bourbonism 101, General
So… What, EXACTLY, is the difference between bourbon and whiskey? Here at Southern Distilling Company, many of our tour guests ask what it is that makes bourbon different. The fact is that all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Whiskey, by...
