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4465 Augusta/Chatham Road, Augusta, KY 41002
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Lightning Strikes!
John Baker fought in the American Revolution. To honor his service for helping create a new country, B. Bird has created a special Whiskey:
The American Revolution (1775-1783) arose from tensions between residents of 13 North American Colonies and The British Crown. The American Rebels waged a full-scale war for their independence. Because of those brave and daring patriots, today we have a "free" country. We honor John Baker and those patriots that fought in the American Revolution with a toast of B. Bird Whiskey.
The Whiskey Rebellion in Washington County (Pittsburgh), PA played a dramatic role in American History because it was the first challenge of the new American Government to levy and enforce taxes, which was levied to pay for the debt incurred by the new Federal Government during the American Revolution. The tax was very unpopular because it was on whiskey and whiskey was made by many farmers to monetize their corn production as well as often used as a form of currency. Can you imagine fighting in the American Revolution against un-fair taxation then the new Government turns around and slaps a tax on one of the few forms of money?! Tax records show that John Baker was a distiller in Washington County during the Whiskey Rebellion period.
Lightning Strikes Twice
Double Distilled and Double Good
Many Distillers relocated from Washington County to Kentucky after the Whiskey Rebellion. Since Kentucky was more remote on the new frontier, it was harder to collect taxes. Kentucky became the fifteenth State in 1792. To commemorate Mr. Baker moving to this site in 1798, B. Bird produces Kentucky Statehood, which is a bourbon that reflects the drive, fortitude and determination to distill despite a Revolution, Rebellion and Revenuers.
Fierce, Young Bourbon
Aged for at Least 2 Years
Lightning Strikes!
John Baker fought in the American Revolution. To honor his service for helping create a new country, B. Bird has created a special Whiskey:
The American Revolution (1775-1783) arose from tensions between residents of 13 North American Colonies and The British Crown. The American Rebels waged a full-scale war for their independence. Because of those brave and daring patriots, today we have a "free" country. We honor John Baker and those patriots that fought in the American Revolution with a toast of B. Bird Whiskey.
Lightning Strikes Twice
Double Distilled and
Double Good
The Whiskey Rebellion in Washington County (Pittsburgh), PA played a dramatic role in American History because it was the first challenge of the new American Government to levy and enforce taxes, which was levied to pay for the debt incurred by the new Federal Government during the American Revolution. The tax was very unpopular because it was on whiskey and whiskey was made by many farmers to monetize their corn production as well as often used as a form of currency. Can you imagine fighting in the American Revolution against un-fair taxation then the new Government turns around and slaps a tax on one of the few forms of money?! Tax records show that John Baker was a distiller in Washington County during the Whiskey Rebellion period.
Fierce, Young Bourbon
Aged for at Least 2 Years
Many Distillers relocated from Washington County to Kentucky after the Whiskey Rebellion. Since Kentucky was more remote on the new frontier, it was harder to collect taxes. Kentucky became the fifteenth State in 1792. To commemorate Mr. Baker moving to this site in 1798, B. Bird produces Kentucky Statehood, which is a bourbon that reflects the drive, fortitude and determination to distill despite a Revolution, Rebellion and Revenuers.
These are young bourbons because during the Revolution, Rebellion and running from the revenuers, the distillers didn’t have time to age bourbon. Stay tuned to the aged B. Bird™ Bourbon in the future!
Baker-Bird™ is the Most Historic Spirits Site in America
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Hot Toddy
In the 1700’s life was hard!
Clearing the forested frontier and evading native war parties were dangerous and painful. Very few medicines existed. For example, aspirin was not commercially available until the late 1800s. Antibiotics were not invented until the 1900s. Alcoholic beverages like homemade Whiskey and Bourbon were often the only medicine handy to dull the pain and take the hard edge off of life.
A HOT TODDY was a common spirits remedy in the 1700s and well into the 1900s. Modern day research shows that a HOT TODDY is a decongestant because it vasodilates the blood vessels in the nose as well as acts as a pain suppressant.
A HOT TODDY is the suggested choice for a colds, flu or feeling blue.
Hot Toddy Recipe
• Pour your favorite hot tea into a cup
• Add a teaspoon or two of honey to your liking
• Add a jigger of B. Bird™ Bourbon
• Garnish with a slice of lemon
PRESCRIPTION:
• Take two HOT TODDYs a day until symptoms subside.
• If symptoms persist, see your doctor.
Tippy Tea
And you thought that was just ice tea in her glass. While the men drank bourbon and women were curtailed from drinking, women camouflaged their afternoon delight of a touch of bourbon in their glass of tea. If you love a Southern Women, Raise your glass. If you don’t, Raise your standards!
Tippy Tea Recipe
• Prepare a pitcher of your favorite tea
• Pour the tea into a goblet of crushed ice
• Add ½ jigger of B. Bird™ Bourbon or Whiskey
• Stir well with ice tea spoon
• Add a spring of crush mint or sliced lemon
• Have a seat on the porch in a rocking chair and enjoy sipping
Kentucky Coffee
A good sipping bourbon has over 50 flavors that the spirit draws from the blaze of the barrel like vanilla, toffee, sugar and a variety of other components. These natural flavors from the barrel enhances your favorite coffee to create a perfect tasting experience to savor.
Kentucky Coffee Recipe
• Brew your favorite coffee
• Pour coffee into a coffee mug
• Add ½ jigger of B. Bird™ Bourbon or Whiskey
• Stir well
• Have a seat by the blazing fire and enjoy sipping