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Jim Beam White
Based on bourbon's meteoric rise in popularity, it would appear that few are cutting back on their favorite bourbon in these inflationary...
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Joseph Bourbon
Mar 5, 20233 min read
Bardstown Fusion Series #8
One of the newest additions to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is the Bardstown Bourbon Company. While relatively new to the scene, they bring...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Castle & Key Wheated Bourbon
The Castle & Key Distillery has been one of our favorite recent additions to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The historic grounds are...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 11, 20233 min read
Larceny Small Batch Bourbon
Introduced in 2012, Larceny bourbon is one of the newer additions to the bourbon industry. Produced by Heaven Hill, Larceny plays on the...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 11, 20232 min read
Joseph Magnus
I confess that I'm a little mixed when it comes to finished whiskeys, where bourbon is supplementary aged in different barrels or with...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 5, 20233 min read
Old Forester Single Barrel Hy-Vee Pick
Some things are just worth waiting for! And this bourbon was worth the wait. Sometime back, I was in one of my favorite hideaways in the...
Joseph Bourbon
Jan 15, 20235 min read
Maker's Mark Ambassador Tour
My oldest daughter gave me one of the best free gifts out there - a Maker's Mark Ambassador Membership. While the program has recently...
Joseph Bourbon
Jan 8, 20233 min read
Jack Daniel's Triple Mash
Making a good whiskey isn't easy; making three solid whiskeys and blending them into a fourth, good whiskey might be darn near...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 26, 20223 min read
McFarlane's Reserve Four Grain
By definition, bourbon must be at least 51% corn. Most utilize at least a small amount of malted barley to assist in the fermentation...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 18, 20223 min read
New Riff Maltster Bourbon Whiskey
I've missed a couple of some of the special, seasonal releases in the past from New Riff Distillery. I was very excited to land this...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 16, 20222 min read
Barker's Mill Bottled-in-Bond
In the myriad of brands adorning retail shelves, I'm always looking for new bourbons and whiskeys to try. And, I'm always reading the...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 13, 20222 min read
Michter's US*1 American Whiskey
Michter's whose brands - especially the 10-year and 20-year releases - have been award winning. Today we take a look at the mystique...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 13, 20223 min read
Wilderness Trail 8-Year Small Batch
I've been a huge fan of this, now, not so small little distillery. And, apparently, it has caught the eye of bourbon lovers and investors...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 13, 20222 min read
Blue Run Kentucky Straight Bourbon Reflection 1
We travel often to Kentucky and frequently stay in the Georgetown area. Blue Run Spirits recently announced that it was building a...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 6, 20225 min read
7 Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons to Try Now
In the modern age of craft distilling and rapid-aging, many feel that a bourbon labeled as Bottled-in-Bond is an unnecessary hurdle. On...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 6, 20223 min read
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
I was recently in one of my favorite little “honey holes” in the Bluegrass and noticed an elegant looking bottle. I’ve read an article...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 30, 20222 min read
Woodford Reserve Honey Barrel Finish
Chris Morris - master distiller at Woodford Reserve - has continued the Distillery Series of special releases. Last year, he released the...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 30, 20222 min read
Hidden Barn Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Jackie Zykan, long-time Master Taster for Old Forester, recently left Brown-Forman to help an upstart brand come to market. Today we...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 24, 20224 min read
Fall's Coziest Whiskeys
Come this time of the year, I'm rushing to start the fire table and enjoy the last traces of the day’s warmth as it meets the crisp, cool...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 18, 20223 min read
Calumet Farm 8-Year
As you near Keeneland Racetrack west of downtown Lexington, you can't miss the iconic Calumet Farm. Calumet Farm Bourbon pays homage to...
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