Read your bible

Posted: 11/30/08

It all started with a mail delivery.  The postman arrived with a package wrapped in plain brown paper.  I signed my name and took the parcel.  Upon opening I realized it was the much awaited “Whiskey Bible 2009”.  I had been waiting eagerly for the release of the new addition since it was to contain reviews of every batch of Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey 1-23.  I was eager to see what the esteemed Jim Murray thinks of all out little babies, but I was excited also because we are the first whiskey distillery ever, in all of time, to have every single one of its bottling cataloged, reviewed and recorded.  I hurriedly flipped through the bible to the American whiskey section and feverishly poured over our reviews.  Two and a half pages of Jim’s notes, some were glowing some were more reserved and laced with gentle criticism.  All in all, It was more than I had expected, I was beaming.  It was not until later that I flipped to the beginning of the book and started to read the periodical in earnest.  It was to my overwhelming surprise that I found in the “Award Winners” section our name appeared again: “Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey- Best Small Batch Distillery Of The Year”.  My jaw dropped, I could not believe it.  I was honored and humbled by the award and inspired to continue to make the best whiskey we possibly can.  Thank you Jim Murray, and thank YOU the customer for supporting our whiskey and coming along for this great ride.

To get a Whiskey Bible of your own go to http://www.amazon.com/Jim-Murrays-Whisky-Bible-2009/dp/0955472938/ref=sr…