A Century of American Whiskey

Henry Clay 1980 Rare Bourbon 16 Year Old

When United Distillers was formed by the merger of the Distillers Company Ltd (DCL), Arthur Bell & Sons and Guinness in 1987, the company initially had grand plans to invest heavily in bourbon. The product of many multiple mergers over the years, it was asset rich in the US, counting Stitzel-Weller and Bernheim among its distilleries, as well as their associated brands, such as Old Weller and Old Fitzgerald. In addition to a mass refurbishment of the Bernheim distillery, the company planned several new premium bourbon lines in order to make use of its depth of ageing stock. The first of these was the Bourbon Heritage Collection in 1996, shortly followed by this, the Rare Bourbon range.

Now incredibly rare, the Rare Bourbon series never really found its feet and was quickly shelved when United Distillers became Diageo in 1997, subsequently divesting from the American whiskey market. Only two bottlings were ever-produced, this Henry Clay, and a Joseph Finch. Both are named after historic figures and distilleries which, although closed, were part of the United Distillers portfolio.

The Henry Clay distillery was built in the early 1800s and was best known by its later title, James E. Pepper. It was acquired by Schenley following the repeal of Prohibtition in 1934. Although a new James E. Pepper distillery now exists on the site, it has nothing to do with Diageo (as United Distillers is now known), and the Schenley-owned distillery was shut down by the company in 1958.

Distilled in 1980, it is not clear where this bourbon is actually from. However, the \"doing business as\" address of the bottle states that it was distilled in Louisville, Kentucky, suggesting Stitzel-Weller as a prime candidate. The bottling is known to have taken place there too.

Harry E Wilken 1917 AMS Co Special Old Reserve Bourbon Pint / Prohibition Era Bottling

Distilled in 1917, this bourbon was protected in bond by the American Medicinal Spirits Company from the Prohibition Act of 1920, which made alcohol production and consumption illegal.

This was bottled in 1932, a year before the Prohibition was repealed. The whiskey was produced by Harry E. Wilken, distillery no. 368 in the 5th district of Kentucky.

The American Medicinal Spirits Company was one of only six distilling companies to survive Prohibition of the 434 that existed prior. Exploiting the medicinal loophole was the brainchild of Otto Wathen, then president of his father's R.E. Wathen distillery and it was an idea that continues to prove its value today in the persisting image of his still ever-popular portfolio, which included the bourbon classic, Old Grand-dad. The AMS Co was eventually taken over by National Distillers who reorganised it in 1927, incorporating their Kentucky Distilleries & Warehouse Co, R.E. Wathen & Co, Hill & Hill, and E.H. Taylor & Sons. National Distillers then went on to become one of the \"Big Four\" post-Prohibition whiskey companies in the US, along with Schenley, Hiram Walker and Seagram. The Harry E. Wilken distillery did not survive.

This 1 pint bottle was filled by the AMS Co at distillery bonded warehouse no. 19, also in the 5th district of Kentucky, permit no. Ky P-19.

Unusually, these were created as gifts for the shareholders at National Distillers, although presumably they were required to obtain a prescription for them first!

Heaven Hill 15 Year Old William Heavenhill Cask Strength

This was the fourth release in the William Heavenhill series, and has been aged for 15 years. It is a cask strength dumping of larger-than-usual barrels from Warehouse I.

The casks were filled at Bernheim and bottled for release in 2015.

Bernheim is a historic Kentucky distillery. It was established by the Bernheim Brothers in the late 19th century, before passing into the hands of the Schenley company following the repeal of Prohibition. When Schenley were bought over by United Distillers in 1987, the distillery was rebuilt as the new owners looked to consolidate their production to a single facility. When United Distillers became Diageo in 1997, the new parent company were interested in bourbon, and sold the distillery to Heaven Hill. Heaven Hill were established in 1935, but their long-serving Bardstown distillery was lost in a devastating fire in 1996. Homeless for three years, the company acquired Bernheim in 1999, and have produced all of their whiskey there ever since.

Heaven Hill 27 Year Old Barrel Proof Kentucky Bourbon

A special release of barrel proof Heaven Hill bourbon, this was distilled at the original Heaven Hill distillery in Bardstown. This is a very well-aged product from the company, rarely seen bottled using the Heaven Hill brand.

One of 2820 bottles.

Heaven Hill was established by a group of private investors in 1935, following the repeal of Prohibition a few years earlier. Among the founders was distiller, Joseph L. Beam, and a member of the Shapira family. As the company grew, the Shapira's eventually acquired sole ownership of it, and their descendants still run it today. In a similar dynastic vein, Joe Beam remained master distiller despite the Shapira takeover, and members of his family have occupied the role ever since. This was produced at the Old Heavenhill Springs distillery, later renamed simply as Heaven Hill, which was located in Bardstown, Kentucky. It was sadly lost in a devastating fire in 1996, and bourbon made there has become increasingly sought after as the years pass. The company had no distillery for the next three years, but were permitted to rent stills at Jim Beam and Brown-Forman in order to maintain production. They eventually acquired the newly refurbished Bernheim distillery from Diageo in 1999, which has been their home ever since.

Heaven Hill 12 Year Old William Heavenhill Barrel Proof

This 12 year old William Heavenhill was distilled at Benheim. It is the seventh release in the series and was bottled in 2019.

Bernheim is a historic Kentucky distillery. It was established by the Bernheim Brothers in the late 19th century, before passing into the hands of the Schenley company following the repeal of Prohibition. When Schenley were bought over by United Distillers in 1987, the distillery was rebuilt as the new owners looked to consolidate their production to a single facility. When United Distillers became Diageo in 1997, the new parent company were interested in bourbon, and sold the distillery to Heaven Hill. Heaven Hill were established in 1935, but their long-serving Bardstown distillery was lost in a devastating fire in 1996. Homeless for three years, the company acquired Bernheim in 1999, and have produced all of their whiskey there ever since.

Heaven Hill 2003 William Heavenhill 14 Year Old Single Barrel #7

This is the fifth release in the William Heavenhill series, and has been aged for 14 years. It is one of 30 barrels aged on the 3rd floor of Rickhouse U, each selected for this release and all bottled unblended as single casks.

Barrel number 7 was filled on the 6th of February 2003 at Bernheim and bottled on the the 20th of April 2017.

Bernheim is a historic Kentucky distillery. It was established by the Bernheim Brothers in the late 19th century, before passing into the hands of the Schenley company following the repeal of Prohibition. When Schenley were bought over by United Distillers in 1987, the distillery was rebuilt as the new owners looked to consolidate their production to a single facility. When United Distillers became Diageo in 1997, the new parent company were interested in bourbon, and sold the distillery to Heaven Hill. Heaven Hill were established in 1935, but their long-serving Bardstown distillery was lost in a devastating fire in 1996. Homeless for three years, the company acquired Bernheim in 1999, and have produced all of their whiskey there ever since.

Heaven Hill 19 Year Old Cadenhead's World Whiskies

A 19 year old single barrel bourbon from the Wm. Cadenhead World Whiskies series in 2016.

Wm. Cadenhead is Scotland’s oldest independent bottler, founded in 1842 by George Duncan. His brother William Cadenhead joined the company in 1952, taking over after George’s death in 1958. The company got into the whisky bottling business after 1904, when his nephew Robert Duthie took over, and since its sale to J&A Mitchell in 1972, Wm. Cadenhead has become on of the most sought after names in whisky. Its Authentic Collection is the flagship brand, but the portfolio of the company has expanded in recent years with labels like this.

Heaven Hill was established by a group of private investors in 1935, following the repeal of Prohibition a few years earlier. Among the founders was distiller, Joseph L. Beam, and a member of the Shapira family. As the company grew, the Shapira's eventually acquired sole ownership of it, and their descendants still run it today. In a similar dynastic vein, Joe Beam remained master distiller despite the Shapira takeover, and members of his family have occupied the role ever since. The Old Heavenhill Springs distillery, later renamed simply as Heaven Hill, which was located in Bardstown, Kentucky. It was sadly lost in a devastating fire in 1996, and the company had no distillery for the next three years. They were however permitted to rent stills at Jim Beam and Brown-Forman in order to maintain production, and this is some of the rare bourbon distilled in that period. They eventually acquired the newly refurbished Bernheim distillery from Diageo in 1999, which has been their home ever since.

Harry E Wilken 1917 AMS Co Special Old Reserve Bourbon Pint / Prohibition Era Bottling

Distilled in 1917, this bourbon was protected in bond by the American Medicinal Spirits Company from the Prohibition Act of 1920, which made alcohol production and consumption illegal.

This was bottled in 1932, a year before the Prohibition was repealed. The whiskey was produced by Harry E. Wilken, distillery no. 368 in the 5th district of Kentucky.

The American Medicinal Spirits Company was one of only six distilling companies to survive Prohibition of the 434 that existed prior. Exploiting the medicinal loophole was the brainchild of Otto Wathen, then president of his father's R.E. Wathen distillery and it was an idea that continues to prove its value today in the persisting image of his still ever-popular portfolio, which included the bourbon classic, Old Grand-dad. The AMS Co was eventually taken over by National Distillers who reorganised it in 1927, incorporating their Kentucky Distilleries & Warehouse Co, R.E. Wathen & Co, Hill & Hill, and E.H. Taylor & Sons. National Distillers then went on to become one of the \"Big Four\" post-Prohibition whiskey companies in the US, along with Schenley, Hiram Walker and Seagram. The Harry E. Wilken distillery did not survive.

This 1 pint bottle was filled by the AMS Co at distillery bonded warehouse no. 19, also in the 5th district of Kentucky, permit no. Ky P-19.

Unusually, these were created as gifts for the shareholders at National Distillers, although presumably they were required to obtain a prescription for them first!

Heaven Hill 2003 William Heavenhill 14 Year Old Single Barrel #25

This is the fifth release in the William Heavenhill series, and has been aged for 14 years. It is one of 30 barrels aged on the 3rd floor of Rickhouse U, each selected for this release and all bottled unblended as single casks.

Barrel number 25 was filled on the 6th of February 2003 at Bernheim and bottled on the the 11th July 2017.

Bernheim is a historic Kentucky distillery. It was established by the Bernheim Brothers in the late 19th century, before passing into the hands of the Schenley company following the repeal of Prohibition. When Schenley were bought over by United Distillers in 1987, the distillery was rebuilt as the new owners looked to consolidate their production to a single facility. When United Distillers became Diageo in 1997, the new parent company were interested in bourbon, and sold the distillery to Heaven Hill. Heaven Hill were established in 1935, but their long-serving Bardstown distillery was lost in a devastating fire in 1996. Homeless for three years, the company acquired Bernheim in 1999, and have produced all of their whiskey there ever since.

Heaven Hill 20 Year Old Cadenhead's World Whiskies

A 20 year old single barrel bourbon from the Wm. Cadenhead World Whiskies series in 2017.

Wm. Cadenhead is Scotland’s oldest independent bottler, founded in 1842 by George Duncan. His brother William Cadenhead joined the company in 1952, taking over after George’s death in 1958. The company got into the whisky bottling business after 1904, when his nephew Robert Duthie took over, and since its sale to J&A Mitchell in 1972, Wm. Cadenhead has become on of the most sought after names in whisky. Its Authentic Collection is the flagship brand, but the portfolio of the company has expanded in recent years with labels like this.

Heaven Hill was established by a group of private investors in 1935, following the repeal of Prohibition a few years earlier. Among the founders was distiller, Joseph L. Beam, and a member of the Shapira family. As the company grew, the Shapira's eventually acquired sole ownership of it, and their descendants still run it today. In a similar dynastic vein, Joe Beam remained master distiller despite the Shapira takeover, and members of his family have occupied the role ever since. The Old Heavenhill Springs distillery, later renamed simply as Heaven Hill, which was located in Bardstown, Kentucky. It was sadly lost in a devastating fire in 1996, and the company had no distillery for the next three years. They were however permitted to rent stills at Jim Beam and Brown-Forman in order to maintain production, and this is some of the rare bourbon distilled in that period. They eventually acquired the newly refurbished Bernheim distillery from Diageo in 1999, which has been their home ever since.

Heaven Hill 16 Year Old William Heavenhill Small Batch

A small batch Heaven Hill Kentucky straight bourbon. This is the sixth release in the William Heavenhill series, and was made from 15 barrels, distilled at Bernheim and aged on the 5th floor of Rickhouse Y.

Bernheim is a historic Kentucky distillery. It was established by the Bernheim Brothers in the late 19th century, before passing into the hands of the Schenley company following the repeal of Prohibition. When Schenley were bought over by United Distillers in 1987, the distillery was rebuilt as the new owners looked to consolidate their production to a single facility. When United Distillers became Diageo in 1997, the new parent company were interested in bourbon, and sold the distillery to Heaven Hill. Heaven Hill were established in 1935, but their long-serving Bardstown distillery was lost in a devastating fire in 1996. Homeless for three years, the company acquired Bernheim in 1999, and have produced all of their whiskey there ever since.

Heaven Hill 2003 Select Stock Cognac Finish / Bourbon Heritage Centre

A Select Stock small batch bottling from Heaven Hill, this was distilled at Bernheim in September 2003 using the distillery's wheated bourbon mashbill. It was aged 8 years before being finished in Cognac barrels for a further 21 months.

Bernheim is a historic Kentucky distillery. It was established by the Bernheim Brothers in the late 19th century, before passing into the hands of the Schenley company following the repeal of Prohibition. When Schenley were bought over by United Distillers in 1987, the distillery was rebuilt as the new owners looked to consolidate their production to a single facility. When United Distillers became Diageo in 1997, the new parent company were interested in bourbon, and sold the distillery to Heaven Hill. Heaven Hill were established in 1935, but their long-serving Bardstown distillery was lost in a devastating fire in 1996. Homeless for three years, the company acquired Bernheim in 1999, and have produced all of their whiskey there ever since.

Bottled in 2016, this was exclusive to Heaven Hill's Bourbon Heritage Centre in Bardstown.

Heaven Hill 13 Year Old William Heavenhill Bottled in Bond

Released in 2020, this is the eighth edition of the William Heavenhill range. A 13 year old, it was distilled at Benheim and bottled in bond in Bardstown. According to Heaven Hill, this is an homage to the popular third edition of the series, also a Bottled in Bond bourbon.

Bernheim is a historic Kentucky distillery. It was established by the Bernheim Brothers in the late 19th century, before passing into the hands of the Schenley company following the repeal of Prohibition. When Schenley were bought over by United Distillers in 1987, the distillery was rebuilt as the new owners looked to consolidate their production to a single facility. When United Distillers became Diageo in 1997, the new parent company were interested in bourbon, and sold the distillery to Heaven Hill. Heaven Hill were established in 1935, but their long-serving Bardstown distillery was lost in a devastating fire in 1996. Homeless for three years, the company acquired Bernheim in 1999, and have produced all of their whiskey there ever since.

Heaven Hill 16 Year Old William Heavenhill Small Batch

A small batch Heaven Hill Kentucky straight bourbon. This is the sixth release in the William Heavenhill series, and was made from 15 barrels, distilled at Bernheim and aged on the 5th floor of Rickhouse Y.

Bernheim is a historic Kentucky distillery. It was established by the Bernheim Brothers in the late 19th century, before passing into the hands of the Schenley company following the repeal of Prohibition. When Schenley were bought over by United Distillers in 1987, the distillery was rebuilt as the new owners looked to consolidate their production to a single facility. When United Distillers became Diageo in 1997, the new parent company were interested in bourbon, and sold the distillery to Heaven Hill. Heaven Hill were established in 1935, but their long-serving Bardstown distillery was lost in a devastating fire in 1996. Homeless for three years, the company acquired Bernheim in 1999, and have produced all of their whiskey there ever since.

Heaven Hill 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon 1983

This is a 5 year old straight bourbon from Heaven Hill, bottled in 1983.

Heaven Hill was established by a group of private investors in 1935, following the repeal of Prohibition a few years earlier. Among the founders was distiller, Joseph L. Beam, and a member of the Shapira family. As the company grew, the Shapira's eventually acquired sole ownership of it, and their descendants still run it today. In a similar dynastic vein, Joe Beam remained master distiller despite the Shapira takeover, and members of his family have occupied the role ever since. This was produced at the Old Heavenhill Springs distillery, later renamed simply as Heaven Hill, which was located in Bardstown, Kentucky. It was sadly lost in a devastating fire in 1996, and bourbon made there has become increasingly sought after as the years pass. The company had no distillery for the next three years, but were permitted to rent stills at Jim Beam and Brown-Forman in order to maintain production. They eventually acquired the newly refurbished Bernheim distillery from Diageo in 1999, which has been their home ever since.

High West A Midwinter Nights Dram Rye Whiskey / Act 6 Scene 5

A blend of straight rye whiskies finished in french oak port barrels from Utah in the USA. 

This limited botting from the folks at High West is incredibly sought after. High West sourced their early whiskey from the MGP distillery in Indiana. Parent company, Constellation Brands, purchased a minority stake in the Bardstown Bourbon Company contract-distillery in 2016, so future releases will likely be distilled there.

This is Act 6 Scene 5

'Limited Engagement'

High West A Midwinter Nights Dram Rye Whiskey / Act 6 Scene 5

A blend of straight rye whiskies finished in french oak port barrels from Utah in the USA. 

This limited botting from the folks at High West is incredibly sought after. High West sourced their early whiskey from the MGP distillery in Indiana. Parent company, Constellation Brands, purchased a minority stake in the Bardstown Bourbon Company contract-distillery in 2016, so future releases will likely be distilled there.

This is Act 6 Scene 5

'Limited Engagement'

High West Rendezvous Rye Single Barrel #1803 / Loch & K(e)y

Rendezvous Rye has a well known high rye content (not just 51%) and is known for its spiciness.

High West sourced their early whiskey from the MGP distillery in Indiana. Parent company, Constellation Brands, purchased a minority stake in the Bardstown Bourbon Company contract-distillery in 2016, so future releases will likely be distilled there.

The blend contains 4-7 year old whiskies, comprising : 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP in Indiana, and an 80% rye, 20% malted rye from High West distillery itself.

Hunt and Gather 15 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Hunt & Gather is an independent bourbon brand produced using single barrels and small batches of bourbon from distilleries across the US.

This was their first release, a Kentuckiy bourbon distilled in 2005 and bottled in 2020.

High West Yippee Ki-Yay Batch #1

A double rye matured in oak barrels originally used to age two different types of wine. Californian Vermouth Barrels  and Californian Qupé Syrah barrels.

A marriage of two straight rye whiskies, one was a 2 year old with a mashbill of 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP, and the older rye has a mashbill of 53% rye and 37% corn and was distilled at Barton Distillery.

Batch number 1.

Heaven Hill 6 Year Old Bottled in Bond Bourbon 2005

A Bottled in Bond bourbon, by law, must be 100 US proof, be comprised only of bourbon distilled in a single season, and state the location of distillation and bottling on the label. This was distilled by Heaven Hill at Bernheim and bottled at their facility in Bardstown.

Bernheim is a historic Kentucky distillery. It was established by the Bernheim Brothers in the late 19th century, before passing into the hands of the Schenley company following the repeal of Prohibition. When Schenley were bought over by United Distillers in 1987, the distillery was rebuilt as the new owners looked to consolidate their production to a single facility. When United Distillers became Diageo in 1997, the new parent company were interested in bourbon, and sold the distillery to Heaven Hill. Heaven Hill were established in 1935, but their long-serving Bardstown distillery was lost in a devastating fire in 1996. Homeless for three years, the company acquired Bernheim in 1999, and have produced all of their whiskey there ever since.

House of Bourbon 12 Year Old Single Barrel

This is a 12 year old Kentucky bourbon, bottled by a single barrel for Justin's House of Bourbon by Western Reserve Distillers in Ohio.

House of Bourbon is one of Kentucky's most revered vintage bottle shops.

Heaven Hill 6 Year Old Bottled in Bond Bourbon 2015

A Bottled in Bond bourbon, by law, must be 100 US proof, be comprised only of bourbon distilled in a single season, and state the location of distillation and bottling on the label. This was distilled by Heaven Hill at Bernheim and bottled at their facility in Bardstown.

Bernheim is a historic Kentucky distillery. It was established by the Bernheim Brothers in the late 19th century, before passing into the hands of the Schenley company following the repeal of Prohibition. When Schenley were bought over by United Distillers in 1987, the distillery was rebuilt as the new owners looked to consolidate their production to a single facility. When United Distillers became Diageo in 1997, the new parent company were interested in bourbon, and sold the distillery to Heaven Hill. Heaven Hill were established in 1935, but their long-serving Bardstown distillery was lost in a devastating fire in 1996. Homeless for three years, the company acquired Bernheim in 1999, and have produced all of their whiskey there ever since.

Heaven Hill Kentucky Straight Bourbon 1996

Heaven Hill was established by a group of private investors in 1935, following the repeal of Prohibition a few years earlier. Among the founders was distiller, Joseph L. Beam, and a member of the Shapira family. As the company grew, the Shapira's eventually acquired sole ownership of it, and their descendants still run it today. In a similar dynastic vein, Joe Beam remained master distiller despite the Shapira takeover, and members of his family have occupied the role ever since. This was produced at the Old Heavenhill Springs distillery, later renamed simply as Heaven Hill, which was located in Bardstown, Kentucky. It was sadly lost in a devastating fire in 1996, and bourbon made there has become increasingly sought after as the years pass. The company had no distillery for the next three years, but were permitted to rent stills at Jim Beam and Brown-Forman in order to maintain production. They eventually acquired the newly refurbished Bernheim distillery from Diageo in 1999, which has been their home ever since.

This pre-fire bourbon was bottled in 1966. Although synonymous nowadays with Jack Daniel's, it was not uncommon for Heaven Hill whiskies of this era to be charcoal filtered, a practice known as the Lincoln County Process.

High West Bourye 2016

High West sourced their early whiskey from the MGP distillery in Indiana. Parent company, Constellation Brands, purchased a minority stake in the Bardstown Bourbon Company contract-distillery in 2016, so future releases will likely be distilled there.

Bourye is a blend of bourbon and rye whiskies, usually sourced from MGP. This is the 2016 release.

The history of MGP distillery has its roots in the emid-19th century, however it is best known for its association to Seagram, who purchased it at the close of Prohibition in 1933. Located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the distillery provided whiskey and grain neutral spirits for many of the Canadian distilling giants products for the rest of the 20th century. When an ill-advised move into the entertainment industry saw Seagram collapse in the early 2000s, much of their assets, including the Lawrenceburg distillery were bought up by Pernod-Ricard. They announced in 2006 that they intended to close it, however ended up selling it instead to a holding company in Trinidad called CL Financial. They renamed it LDI (Lawrenceburg Distillers Indiana). It was not long however before the new owners would go bust as well, and the distillery was again sold, this time to MGP Ingredients, who renamed it in the process. The company produced and markets some of its own brands, but its main line of business is a huge contract-distilling operation. Among these are a number of well-regarded grain recipes, and several bourbons. Among its biggest customers are Diageo, and former owners, Pernod-Ricard, alongside an extensive list of independent boutique brands. In 2021 it was announced that MGP had acquired Luxco, which would provide it with a new national distribution for its Indiana-produced brands, but also facilitated it with the Lux Row distillery, which opened in 2018.

Hunter's Select Barrel 9 Year Old Tennesse Bourbon Batch #1

This is a small batch bottling if Tennessee bourbon, bottled by Leiper's Fork distillery in Franklin, Tennessee. The distillery does produce its own whiskey, however this one was bottled from barrels sourced elsewhere in the state (likely at Cascade Hollow).

The mashbill is 72% corn, 20% rye and 8% malted barley, and this was aged 9 years.

Hunter's Select Barrel 9 Year Old Tennesse Bourbon Batch #1

This is a small batch bottling if Tennessee bourbon, bottled by Leiper's Fork distillery in Franklin, Tennessee. The distillery does produce its own whiskey, however this one was bottled from barrels sourced elsewhere in the state (likely at Cascade Hollow).

The mashbill is 72% corn, 20% rye and 8% malted barley, and this was aged 9 years.

Hirsch Selection 8 Year Old High Rye

Hirsch Selection is a brand of American whiskey from Preiss Imports, who bottled to the original A.H. Hirsch Reserve, and is intended to evoke and honour that legendary batch of bourbon.

This particular bottling is an 8 year old high rye sourced from MGP.

The history of MGP distillery has its roots in the mid-19th century, however it is best known for its association to Seagram, who purchased it at the close of Prohibition in 1933. Located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the distillery provided whiskey and grain neutral spirits for many of the Canadian distilling giants products for the rest of the 20th century. When an ill-advised move into the entertainment industry saw Seagram collapse in the early 2000s, much of their assets, including the Lawrenceburg distillery were bought up by Pernod-Ricard. They announced in 2006 that they intended to close it, however ended up selling it instead to a holding company in Trinidad called CL Financial. They renamed it LDI (Lawrenceburg Distillers Indiana). It was not long however before the new owners would go bust as well, and the distillery was again sold, this time to MGP Ingredients, who renamed it in the process. The company produced and markets some of its own brands, but its main line of business is a huge contract-distilling operation. Among these are a number of well-regarded grain recipes, and several bourbons. Among its biggest customers are Diageo, and former owners, Pernod-Ricard, alongside an extensive list of independent boutique brands. In 2021 it was announced that MGP had acquired Luxco, which would provide it with a new national distribution for its Indiana-produced brands, but also facilitated it with the Lux Row distillery, which opened in 2018.

Barton 1792 Bottled in Bond Single Barrel / Daily Spirits

The Barton 1792 distillery is one of Kentucky's oldest, having also been called simply Barton, and Thomas Moore over the years. The site was badly damaged in 2018 when both halves of one of its main warehouses collapsed in the same month, ensuring a likely shortage to come.

The 1792 bourbon label was introduced in 2002 by Barton Brands, back then known as the \"1792 Ridgewood Reserve\" and carrying an 8 year old age-statement. After just two years on the shelves the company was forced to change the name to Ridgemont Reserve following a successful legal challenge from Brown-Forman, who claimed that the similarity of the name and bottle design to Woodford Reserve was misleading. The name remained unchanged for ten years until Sazerac, who had bought the Barton distillery and its portfolio in 2009, who shortened it to simply 1792, after they year in which the state of Kentucky was founded. The 8 year old age-statement had been dropped the previous year, but the rebranding included the first line extensions, such as Sweet Wheat, Port Finish, High Rye and Full Proof.

This is a bottled in bond bourbon, filled at the requisite 100 US proof.

It is from the Sazerac company's Single Barrel Select range, a series of private single barrel versions of their standard core range.

Yellowstone 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Miniature 1980s

Yellowstone is a historic pre-prohibition bourbon brand, created by J.B. Dant at the Gesthemane distillery, although was associated more closely with Yellowstone distillery (producer of Ezra Brooks) and its owners, the Thompson family (of Glenmore distillery).

The distillery was shut down by its owners in 1985,and they sold it along with Medley distillery and its brands to United Distillers in 1991. Rather than revive the Yellowstone brand, they sold it on to Heaven Hill in 1993, who promptly sold it to the David Sherman Company in the same year.

David Sherman (now Luxco) had it distilled and bottled under contract at Heaven Hill until in 2015, Paul and Steve Beam, descendents of the Beam and Dant families reached an agreement with Luxco to begin producing the brand at their new Limestone Branch distillery.