Great American Whiskey Cookers
Welcome to The Great American Whiskey Cookers, your exclusive pass to the world of craft distilling. Join us on this captivating video series and podcast as we venture behind the curtain with America's finest distillers. Get ready to meet the passionate souls who work the stills, discover the exquisite spirits they craft, and uncover the rich stories that embody America's liquid heritage.
Great American Whiskey Cookers
Episode #105 - Spirits Attorney Brian Haara - "Do you know the rules of Bourbon"
There are lots of myths and misunderstandings about making Bourbon. Seems like everyone "knows" what the scoop is. So, we asked Brian Haara, Spirits Attorney in Louisville Kentucky about the rules that govern the making of Bourbon. Including the rules about what it goes into once it's made and how long it has to be in the barrel. And we talk about the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, which was the very first Consumer Protection Act. If you have ever really wanted to know what the laws are around making Bourbon.
