Whisky distilled from maize was first produced, by a clergyman, the Rev Elijah Craig. He called the new liquor bourbon because he lived in Bourbon County, Kentucky.

On June 14, 1789 in Celtic History

Whisky distilled from maize was first produced, by a clergyman, the rev elijah craig. he called the new liquor bourbon because he lived in bourbon county, kentucky.

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