A Deep Dive into Bourbon’s Legacy and American Identity – Streaming Late Spring 2025
KENTUCKY – March 7, 2025 – A new documentary featuring Kentucky Bourbon insiders has officially wrapped filming at Oxmoor Farm in Louisville, KY. This hour-long conversation uncovers the unexpected stories behind Bourbon’s influence on American culture, offering a compelling look at the past, present, and future of America’s only native spirit.
This co-production from Fokel Films & Distilled Living was filmed on March 3 & 4, 2025, aligning with the anniversary of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, a law that shaped Bourbon’s legal identity. The film is now in post-production, with a late Spring 2025 release planned for streaming.
🎬 First in a Series of Bourbon-Focused Films
📍 Filmed at Historic Oxmoor Farm – “The Home of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey”™
🗓 Expected Release: Late Spring 2025
Bourbon as a Lens to American History and Culture
This documentary intertwines expert discussions with historical insights, sensory experiences, and legal perspectives, providing a nuanced look at Bourbon’s role in shaping American identity.
From the early settlers adapting to a new land to the impact of regulation, globalization, and cultural shifts, the film explores Bourbon’s evolution alongside the United States itself.
“Kentucky Bourbon – the product, industry, and culture – is used as a lens to explore the beauty, resilience, and contradictions of American identity.”
The project offers a rare and intimate conversation with Bourbon insiders, examining how Bourbon’s history can inform America’s future.
Why Oxmoor Farm?
Oxmoor Farm, known as “The Home of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey”™, has played a pivotal role in defining and defending Bourbon’s legal identity. Over five generations, the families at Oxmoor Farm helped establish the laws and regulations that shape what Bourbon is today.
This location provided the perfect setting for a discussion on Bourbon’s historical and cultural significance, including:
✔ The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 – The first federal law protecting Bourbon
✔ Modern trade challenges – Filming coincided with new U.S.-Canada trade tariffs impacting American whiskey
✔ The evolution of Bourbon’s legal definition and industry growth
Production Team & Key Contributors
📢 Executive Producers & Hosts:
- Tim Knittel, Founder, Distilled Living
- Brian Booth, Bourbon Luxury Category Specialist & Vintage Spirits Valuator
🎥 Production Team (Fokel Films):
- Demetrius Thomas, Executive Producer & Sound Engineer
- Jason Knotts, Director, Cinematographer, Editor & Colorist
🎤 Full List of Participants & Interviewees to Be Announced Before Release
Stay Updated on the Release
Fans of Bourbon and American history can expect a thought-provoking and visually stunning documentary when it premieres in late Spring 2025.
📌 Follow Distilled Living & Fokel Films for updates
🔗 More Information Coming Soon
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