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 | 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 | Aug 28, 2017 | General, Whiskeydom 101
So… What, EXACTLY, is it that makes a Rye Whiskey? As we mentioned in a previous Bourbonism 101 post, many tour guests ask the difference between bourbon, whiskey and rye whiskey. Since we distilled our first batches of rye whiskey last week (yay!), this week’s...
