Old Pogue

Old Pogue is a historic brand of bourbon whiskey produced in the United States. The brand was first established in 1876 by the Pogue family in Maysville, Kentucky, a city known for its rich whiskey heritage. Old Pogue has a reputation for being one of the oldest and most venerable bourbon brands in the United States.

History

The Old Pogue distillery was founded by H.E. Pogue, a prominent figure in the American whiskey industry. The distillery was one of the first to be established in Kentucky, a state known for its bourbon production. The Pogue family operated the distillery for several generations until it was closed during the Prohibition era.

In the 1980s, the Pogue family revived the Old Pogue brand, bringing back the traditional recipes and distillation methods that had made the brand famous. Today, Old Pogue is known for its high-quality, small-batch bourbons that are crafted using traditional methods.

Production

Old Pogue bourbon is made using a traditional sour mash process, which involves using a portion of the spent mash from one batch in the fermentation of the next. This process helps to maintain consistency in the flavor of the bourbon from batch to batch.

The bourbon is aged in charred oak barrels, which gives it its distinctive color and flavor. The aging process for Old Pogue bourbon is typically longer than for many other bourbons, resulting in a smoother, more complex flavor profile.

Products

Old Pogue offers several different products, including their flagship Old Pogue Master's Select, a high-quality bourbon that is aged for nine years. They also produce a rye whiskey, a bourbon cream liqueur, and a limited-edition bourbon that is released annually.

See also

• Bourbon whiskey
• Distillation
• Prohibition in the United States
• Maysville, Kentucky