Mashbills – The Agricultural Recipe for Whiskey

Close-up of raw whiskey grains including barley and rye used in mashbill recipes

Our whiskey grain choices reflect our agricultural history. Whiskey preferences are closely tied to the grains used in production. Mashbills show the mix and amounts of different grains in the whiskey. The location helps identify various styles within whiskey categories, but mashbills are what truly define whiskey. **Barley** is fundamental to many Scotch, Irish, American … Read more

Bottle-In-Bond: The First Whiskey Guaranteed to Be Safe to Drink

19th century illustration of men drinking whiskey indoors during early American distilling era

By: Renita Reavis Wandering the numerous bottles in the American whiskey aisles of any whiskey store can be overwhelming, with label graphics and words that catch the eye and grab your attention. One of the boldest typefaces and words out there is “Bottle-In-Bond”. Whiskey menus will shorten it to “BiB”. What does this mean? Why … Read more