Bourbon Lore: Legends of American Whiskey
The perfect complement to your whiskey collection.
Each chapter tells a story that weaves together and celebrates the families, distilleries, and lore that make this spirit so remarkable. Inside, we highlight 100 legendary bottles that have defined eras, survived Prohibition, and reignited a passion for the country’s favorite spirit.
Written for true enthusiasts and whiskey connoisseurs, Legends of American Whiskey invites you to go beyond the liquid in the glass and discover the heritage, legacy, and folklore behind these rare and remarkable bottles.
Legendary Whiskey
Featured in Legends of American Whiskey
Bellows Pure Unblended Rye
Bottled as early as 1891, it may have been distilled as early as 1864, if not before. It was almost certainly transported to the Bellows office in downtown Manhattan by horse and carriage.
Van Winkle Special Reserve: Lot B Randy Blank
Randy Blank, a Houston engineer, made history in 2004 by buying a barrel of Stitzel-Weller whiskey from Julian Van Winkle III, creating the sought-after “Van Blankle.” This purchase sparked a trend in barrel picks, revolutionizing bourbon fandom.
LeNell’s Red Hook
Among the most coveted American whiskeys ever released, LeNell’s Red Hook Rye emerged from the humble beginnings of LeNell Smothers’ specialty liquor store in Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood.
American Cowboy 25-Year-Old
This was one of many whiskey names to come out of the partnership between Julian Van Winkle III and Marci Palatella. It was bottled at a mere 80 proof, aged in small barrels, and packaged with a burlap patch covering the closure and tied with a string.
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