Episode 544: July 19, 2015

Bourbon has a unique place in American history, but as with other elements of American history…many of the stories of Bourbon are based more on myth and legend than actual facts, and the truth often gets lost over decades of marketing mythology. Reid Mitenbuler debunks many of the myths and provides historical context in his book “Bourbon Empire: The Past and Future of America’s Whiskey.” He’ll share some of his stories with us in the first of a two-part interview on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth.

In the news, a more recent whiskey tale will cost Templeton Rye thousands of dollars in refunds and legal fees after the Iowa company settled three class-action lawsuits in what Templeton Rye co-founder Keith Kerkhoff called “legalized stealing.” Scottish National Party activists want the Edinburgh government to intervene in the Scotch Whisky industry to keep more profits in Scotland, and we’ll have details on new whiskies from Jack Daniel’s, The Famous Grouse, The Dalmore, Pendleton, and more!

Links: Reid Mitenbuler | Herald Scotland | Scotch Whisky Association | Jack Daniel’s | The Famous Grouse | Scapa | The Dalmore | Bonnie Rose | Pendleton | Tales of the Cocktail | Aberdeen Press & Journal | Evan Williams | Hudson Whiskey