If you have noticed some of your favorite bourbons are not as plentiful as they once were, know there is a reason for it. The rumors are true—there is a definite bourbon shortage in America. The dearth of our native spirit has been caused by a sudden resurgence in demand for a whiskey that takes at least four years to mature, with some of the more desirable brands ranging from nine to 23 years old, and the barrel aging cannot be rushed.

In addition, the craft-cocktail movement, coupled with a quest …