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Where did bourbon come from, and did we invent the damn stuff? Hear the story of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati whiskey history from three distilleries, including Jay Erisman, co-founder of New Riff Distilling.

Ranging from the present day back to the early 1800s, this tale will show how Northern Kentucky was a powerhouse of bourbon production back in the day, and how we sustain the tradition today. Check out all of the opportunities to improve your bourbon IQ at Kentucky's Edge, presented by TiER1 Performance Solutions: bit.ly/2jZhsc5

Why some distilleries use fire-heated stills | Scotch Whisky There was a time when all Scottish distilleries heated their stills over gas or coal fires, but only a handful continue to employ the method. The Whisky Professor explains how steam-heated stills became the norm, and how the two methods affect whisky’s flavour.