Dant and Beam family names meander through distillings colorful history like a stream through the rolling hills of Kentucky. They’ve had their names on the door or have taken on the role of master distiller in many, many distilleries since the early 1800s. This week as a part of National Bourbon Day celebration in Bardstown, Kentucky, J.W. “Wally” Dant surprised the crowd when he proudly announced he was returning to the families roots by starting a new distillery.