Tag Archives: craftsmanship

The Sunday Pour: The Distiller’s Hand

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A great bottle carries intention from mashbill to bottle. So does life. Even when we cannot see where things are headed, God has never been guessing. Continue reading →

Posted in Bourbon, Faith | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Sunday Pour: The Fire Comes First

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Before bourbon ever rests in a barrel, the barrel must be burned. That fire isn’t accidental or destructive—it’s intentional, controlled, and necessary. Standing in Old Forester’s cooperage, watching a barrel char from the inside out, makes something clear: renewal often requires heat first. The same is true beyond the rickhouse. Continue reading →

Posted in Bourbon, Faith | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment