Most Historic Spirits Site in America
Johannes Becker born
Sailed on the ship “The Chance”
Fought in the American Revolution as John Baker
Distilling in the Whiskey Rebellion, 1794
Set up as a successful distiller
Left still and still cap to oldest son in his will
Grandson, Abraham Baker, Jr. builds largest wine cellar in America still standing today
Battle of Augusta. Winery survived the Civil War Battle of Augusta
Launch of B. Bird™ Bourbon with Johannes Becker’s recipe