American Whiskey Magazine

CREATING NEW PARAMETERS

The history of distilling in Texas is a short one, but in the 13 years since its inception, Texas has developed into one of the most diverse whiskey regions in the world. “We’re going to spend the next 20 to 30 years figuring this out. I don’t want to anthropomorphize the weather, but what kind of whiskey does this region want to make?” said Jared Himstedt, head distiller at Balcones in Waco, Texas.

While it may take a few decades to truly wrap their heads around the environmental impact of making whiskey in a place where the yearly lowest lows are below 0 F and the highest highs are topping 120 F, Texas whiskey makers are creatively tackling the

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from American Whiskey Magazine

American Whiskey Magazine4 min read
EmBRacinG PROGRESS
There is never a dull moment when it comes to a conversation with Owen Martin, master distiller at Angel’s Envy. Firstly, he’s a smart chap and inherently interesting with that; secondly, he is generous with his knowledge which, even after years of i
American Whiskey Magazine2 min read
The Next Level
Michter’s Distllery Joseph J. Magliocco is president of Louisville-based Michter’s Distillery, as well as its parent company Chatham Imports, a supplier of imported wines and niche spirits. Upon completing his studies, he immediately began his full-t
American Whiskey Magazine5 min read
It’s Always Been BOURBON
It’s hard to imagine there are still firsts in an industry as old as the Kentucky bourbon industry, but for Brittany Penny, learning that she was the first-ever African-American woman to become CEO of a Kentucky bourbon brand only motivated her to ma

Related Books & Audiobooks