Michael Veach, Author at The Whiskey Wash

By Michael Veach / October 11, 2019

The resurgence of whiskey did not happen overnight – rather it took over a decade to stop the decline in market share and another decade or so to bring about the growth we have in the 21st century.

Bourbon History: The Advent of the Bourbon Bottle

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By Michael Veach / August 31, 2016

Did you know that for most of the 19th century the barrel was the major package for selling bourbon to consumers? A bourbon bottle is a more recent thing.

Straw Or Amber: What Bourbon Color Indicates

Bourbon

By Michael Veach / July 28, 2016

Bourbon historian Michael Veach explores the curious question of what’s causing a decline in traditional bourbon color.

How Bourbon Glassware Impacts Tasting

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By Michael Veach / July 12, 2016

We evaluate several different styles of bourbon glassware, from the classic Glencairn to the less traditional Tupperware bowl (hey, we’ve all been there).

Before There Was Bourbon: Spirits In The Frontier Days

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By Michael Veach / May 23, 2016

There was a time before there was bourbon as we know it, and it is important to learn so as to understand the evolution of America’s whiskey.

In Kentucky It Is All About Horses And Bourbon

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By Michael Veach / April 26, 2016

The relationship between horses and bourbon goes deep. As the Kentucky Derby approaches, we explore the linked history of these two industries.

Rolling on the River: Steamboats and Bourbon Lore

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By Michael Veach / March 31, 2016

Bourbon historian Michael Veach explores the historical relationship between two icons of the American South: bourbon and steamboats.

Meet Maker’s Mark 46 Unique Private Barrel Program: Part 2

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By Michael Veach / February 17, 2016

Bourbon Historian Michael Veach, in this second of two parts, offers an insider’s look at the Maker’s Mark private barrel select program.

Meet Maker’s Mark 46 Unique Private Barrel Program

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By Michael Veach / February 3, 2016

Noted bourbon historian Michael Veach, in his first piece for The Whiskey Wash, talks about the unique Maker’s Mark 46 private barrel selection process.