Plenty of bottles of bourbon bear somebody’s name: Blanton’s. Col. E.H. Taylor. Pappy Van Winkle. And the shrewd George Remus.
Who were these icons of bourbon? Did Elijah Craig really invent bourbon? Why should we care about Evan Williams?
Much of the enjoyment of bourbon culture is understanding the history and culture of the trade. In this episode, Brent, Brian and Chuck tell you the life stories behind the names behind some of the most interesting brands of bourbon.