Bernie Lubbers, Author at Distillery Trail

Old Grand-Dad Whiskey - Letter Dated 1909

Priming Your Distributors for the Christmas Shortage: A Distiller’s Letter Dated 1909

October 21, 2016 / Bernie Lubbers / Bottled in Bond, History, Marketing

It’s never too early to start thinking about the Christmas selling season for your distilled

Whiskey 101 - How to Read a Whiskey Label 2

Whiskey 101: How to Read a Whiskey Label. By, For, In – Oh My!

February 23, 2016 / Bernie Lubbers / Bottled in Bond, Glossary, TTB

I believe that it’s not just important, but essential to know how to read a

What Makes Up a Whiskeys Flavor

The Master Distiller’s “Rule of Thumb” on Flavor

October 19, 2015 / Bernie Lubbers / Bourbon, Whisky

In talking with distillers, I’ve learned something that is very useful when looking at bourbon

Corn Rye Wheat

The Secret’s Out, There is No Secret – There Are Only 3 Bourbon Mash Bills

October 15, 2015 / Bernie Lubbers / Barrels, Bourbon

People are always asking me what the exact recipe is for Bourbon. Some distillers keep their

US Patent No 9175 Frederick Stitzel Rack Tiering Barrel System Drawing

Frederick Stitzel’s 1879 Patent for Improvement in Racks for Tiering Barrels – Original Drawing

September 22, 2015 / Bernie Lubbers / Barrels, Law

In 1879, Frederick Stitzel patented a system of tiered storage racks for barrels that allowed

How Whiskey Labels Earn Their Eagle Scout Badge Cover

How Whiskey Labels Earn Their Eagle Scout Badges [Infographic]

September 3, 2015 / Bernie Lubbers / Bottled in Bond, Infographic

When you look at words on a whiskey label, think of them as scouts earning

Part 2: Whiskies and Age Statements – Dad Didn’t Trust a Bourbon Over 6 Years Old

August 24, 2015 / Bernie Lubbers / Bourbon, Whisky

Remember in Part 1 of this story, I told you all about my dad who used to

4 Year Old Bourbon Made Fresh Daily

Part 1: Whiskies and Age Statements – 4 Yr. Old Bourbon Made Fresh Daily

August 18, 2015 / Bernie Lubbers / Bourbon, Whisky

Just as much as you hate distilleries taking age statements off of whiskey bottles, know

The Different Types of Bourbons Produced by Distillers

August 10, 2015 / Bernie Lubbers / Barrels, Bourbon

These are the different types of bourbons that distillers produce. Main Line Bourbon We call

How Location in a Distillery Rackhouse Effects Proof

July 29, 2015 / Bernie Lubbers / Barrels, Bourbon, Rackhouse

Most large distilleries have several different types of warehouses. Some are wood, or brick, or