by Mike Rosen | Mar 22, 2023 | Bourbon
Named after a Greek myth whereby an immortal bird rises from the ashes of its predecessor, The Phoenix Blend is Dixon Dedman’s first release under his new brand since leaving Kentucky Owl, a brand he re-launched in 2014 paying homage to his great-great grandfather,...
by Mike Rosen | Feb 27, 2023 | Bourbon
Knob Creek 18 year is a limited-edition small batch bourbon bottled at 100 proof. A quote from the Knob Creek press release says: “As we celebrate 30 years of Knob Creek, it’s clear to me that Dad was ahead of his time in creating innovative expressions...
by Mike Rosen | Feb 21, 2023 | Bourbon
King of the Bootleggers By 1921 George Remus is a former pharmacist, a very successful lawyer and now “King of the Bootleggers”, having purchased many well-known distilleries including the W. P. Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Remus’ short lived success...
by Mike Rosen | Feb 1, 2023 | Bourbon
The history of Murray Hill Club Whiskey dates back to the early 1900’s. Joseph Magnus started his career as a savvy young merchant who found a niche in the wholesale liquor market. By the time he was 26 years old, Magnus had built a liquor empire based in Cincinnati...