It’s hard to draw any other conclusion after hearing Michael Myers’ incredible journey from New York photographer to the founder of one of the most decorated craft distillers in the world, Colorado Springs’ Distillery 291. All along the way, the signs guided him toward his calling- not merely as a producer of whiskey, but as a true artist of flavor. It all began in his Georgia dorm room at Savannah College of Art and Design, where he studied photography. While sipping on the Jack Daniel’s that was distilled just miles from his childhood farm in Tennessee; he became fascinated with Alfred Stieglitz’s famous early 1900’s art gallery called “291”, which elevated photography to the same stature as painting and sculpture. And by the way, his dorm room number also happened to be room 291.
Leiper’s Fork Distillery
Leiper’s Fork has long been a tourist destination for residents and visitors to Nashville with its laid back country vibe, idyllic setting, and celebrity draw. If you’re heading to Leiper’s Fork to check out Puckett’s Grocery’s open mic night or for breakfast at the Country Boy restaurant, you need to drive a little further down the road to check out Leiper’s Fork Distillery. Brought back to life by proprietor and master distiller Lee Kennedy, Leiper’s Fork Distillery is a sight to behold and is worth the trip to see the buildings and grounds even if you are not into whiskey.
Blackwater Distilling Company – Bottle Proof TV
Meet … the “Frankenstill.” Tweaked and tinkered. Designed and re-designed. A one-of-a-kind centerpiece to what the future holds for Blackwater Distilling on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Lyon Distilling Company – Bottle Proof TV
Bottle Proof TV returns with a new episode where they visit Lyon Distilling Company to learn more about their brand and distillery. Pull up a chair and spend some time learning about those behind distilling’s resurgence in America.
Talkin’ Whiskey, History, And Life At Pinckney Bend Distillery
A trip to a small, unassuming river town on the Lewis and Clark trail, about an hour outside of St Louis MO, in between the popular destinations of Washington and Hermann, led us to an equally unassuming storefront that is home to Pinckney Bend Distilling. Pinckney Bend is a craft distillery launched in 2010 by three beer-brewing friends who happened to also love spirits and wanted to get in on the front end of the curve of craft distilling. And get in they did.
Old Line Spirits – Bottle Proof TV
Bottle Proof TV returns with a new episode where they visit Old Line Spirits to learn more about their brand and distillery. Pull up a chair and spend some time learning about those behind whiskey resurgence in America. After all, it’s Bourbon Heritage Month and it’s the right thing to do.
A Visit with Tenn South Distillery
Tenn South was founded by Clayton Cutler and Blair Butler, an engineer, and a doctor respectively. While they had long talked about the idea of opening a distillery one day, the change in Tennessee laws that allowed distilleries in 41 new counties spurred them into action in 2011 after several years of research. They purchased 28 acres and a pot still, spent two years learning everything they could about distilling, and finally began production in 2013. Tenn South currently makes Clayton James Tennessee Whiskey, All Purpose Moonshine, Abernathy Gin, Black Mule Vodka, and a variety of flavors of moonshine.