Author name: Michael R. Veach

Mike And Matt Taste Colter’s Run Bourbon

Colter’s Run Bourbon is bottled by the Grand Teton Distillery in Driggs, Idaho. They are distilling a vodka made from potatoes to pay bills until they can make and age their whiskey. In the meantime, the Colter’s Run Bourbon is… Continue Reading &#85…

Rare Character Whiskeys

Pablo Moix contacted me last fall about a business venture he was creating. Pablo is a bar owner in California and has been involved with picking barrel selections for many years. His business idea was to pick very good barrels… Continue Reading →

Five Bourbons That Make Good Mint Juleps

Every first Saturday in May, people in Kentucky pull out their julep cups and make Mint Juleps. For those who follow my blog on a regular basis, you know that I believe that a good mint julep should taste of… Continue Reading →

Bourbon’s Unsung Heroes – Lisa Roper Wicker

When Widow Jane Distillery opened in Brooklyn, New York, I thought the whiskey they were bottling was average at best. Then the distillery and brand were sold to Samson and Surrey and they hired Lisa Roper Wicker as their president… Continue Reading …

Lost Lantern Spring 2022

I was recently sent samples of the Spring 2022 releases from Lost Lantern. This is their 5th release of products from artisan distilleries. I like Lost Lantern because they purchase their barrels from artisan distillers and since Lost Lantern is… Con…

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