Acknowledging Jim Butler's Influence in the Whiskey Renaissance

[Gillman]

Yet another of the million bourbon legacies Jim/SB has left is the new "dusties" law to start in the New Year in Kentucky. That's "dusty", a term originated here years ago by ... I'm not sure, maybe me, Jeff Yeast, doesn't matter. It's really Jim who started it, who had a huge amount to do with the revival of interest in rye whiskey, in barrel proof, in Willett's and their histrory, Van Winkle, in craft distilling finally. If it's about whiskey Jim was all over it, not the only factor but a very large part of the story. I know because I was here since 2002 and I saw it happen.

 

When will the world of bourbon acknowledge what this man has done for the burgeoning whiskey industry in America? Why is he not a Kentucky Colonel? I urge the distilling and whiskey media to start recognizing the enormous contribution Jim Butler has made to the renaissance of these arts, something he has always modestly refrained from trumpeting.

 

Who will write the story of SB for one of the glossy magazines? The time is nigh.

 

Gary Gillman, Toronto

 

Edited November 2, 2017 by Gillman

[fishnbowljoe]

Amen Brother Gillman! I agree wholeheartedly.

 

Joe

[Gillman]

Joe, I was just talking about you, I can't recall to whom actually, hope all is well!

 

Gary

Edited November 2, 2017 by Gillman

[fishnbowljoe]

12 minutes ago, Gillman said:

Joe, I was just talking about you, I can't recall to whom actually, hope all is well!

 

Gary

 Fair to middlin' Gary. You?

 

Cheers! Joe

 

[PaulO]

Yeah, Colonel Jim, that sounds good.  Do any of our KY members know the governor?

[Paddy]

^^^If I did, I wouldn't admit it!

[tigerlam92]

Being here for over a decade also agreed whole heartedly. Where do i sign the petition?

Cheers,
Hugh

[Gillman]

Someone needs to start it with connections to the process.

 

Gary

Edited November 6, 2017 by Gillman

[camduncan]

Couldn't agree more Gary.

[tanstaafl2]

It would be a well deserved honor indeed for the boss but might be useful to make note of this!