Step back in time with Rossville Union Whiskeys<\/strong>, a tribute to the legendary history of the Ross & Squibb Distillery<\/strong> in Lawrenceburg. First crafted in 1847 by true masters, these whiskeys embody the essence of rye, revisiting the golden age that nearly disappeared during Prohibition.<\/p>\n Positioned along the scenic Ohio River, the Ross & Squibb Distillery<\/strong> boasts a unique advantage: natural limestone-filtered water from a rich aquifer beneath. This reduces sulfur and iron, impurities that can mar the taste of whiskey. The result? A bold, spicy flavor profile that is truly unmatched.<\/p>\n In its early days, the power of a single blind horse was all the distillery needed to grind grain, yielding two barrels of whiskey per week. Despite its humble beginnings, the distillery expanded exponentially by 1902, capable of storing an impressive 60,000 barrels. Rossville Union<\/strong> became a staple, igniting America’s love for rye whiskey and defining classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned.<\/p>\n During Prohibition, versatility was key. The Ross & Squibb Distillery<\/strong> cleverly diversified its production, ensuring its survival and paving the way for the renaissance of American rye whiskey. Without this strategic shift, today’s appreciation for rye might not exist.<\/p>\n **Rossville Union Whiskeys** are more than a drink; they are a journey through history, from its roots in a one-horse operation to becoming a backbone of American cocktail culture. Rediscover this legacy with every pour, and savor a piece of history that survived against all odds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A TASTE 170 YEARS IN THE MAKING |Rossville Union whiskeys are a celebration of the historic Ross & Squibb Distillery that put Lawrenceburg on the map. Distilled in the 1847 Ross & Squibb Distillery by masters of the craft, Rossville Union is bringing back the golden age of rye, perfecting the unique blends that all but disappeared during Prohibition.Superior Craftsmanship with Every Sip<\/h2>\n
Rich Heritage and Unique Production<\/h2>\n
Surviving Prohibition and Thriving Thereafter<\/h2>\n
FAQs About Rossville Union Whiskeys<\/h2>\n
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The use of limestone-filtered water from an aquifer infuses a distinctive bold and spicy flavor that sets it apart.<\/li>\n
By diversifying production, enabling them to adapt and survive through challenging economic times.<\/li>\n
Historically, rye whiskey was central to cocktails like the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nConclusion<\/h2>\n
\nBETTER WATER, BETTER WHISKEY | Aside from its prime trade location along the Ohio River, the Ross & Squibb Distillery also benefitted from sitting directly on top of an aquifer. Water used to craft the whiskey was naturally limestone filtered, lowering sulfur and iron content that negatively affect a whiskey’s taste. The result was a bold, spicy flavor no other region could replicate.
\nA ONE-HORSE OPERATION | The first mash bills from Lawrenceburg were produced from a grist mill powered by a single blind horse. This crude method of grinding grain meant the distillery was limited to two barrels of whiskey per week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":122307,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[20010,24],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-122306","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-grocery","7":"product_cat-wine","8":"pa_brand-rossville-union","9":"pa_height-11-023622036-inches","10":"pa_length-2-755905509-inches","11":"pa_manufacturer-ross-squib-distillery-indiana-usa","12":"pa_weight-3-2407952514-pounds","13":"pa_width-2-755905509-inches","15":"first","16":"instock","17":"sale","18":"shipping-taxable","19":"product-type-external"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/122306","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122306"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/122307"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122306"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=122306"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=122306"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=122306"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}