jan 1, 1789 - Elijah Craig Distills the First Bourbon Whiskey in Kentucky
Description:
Elijah Craig moved to Kentucky in 1782, where he became a pastor and founded a school. In 1789, he opened a distillery, which later gives him the title of the inventor of bourbon. His technique gave bourbon the reddish color and taste.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1789
Now
~ 235 years ago
