Joseph Bourbon
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Like many, I don't have the time to hunt down rare bourbons during the weekday when they're shared on social media groups. My time to...
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Joseph Bourbon
Sep 4, 20223 min read
Heaven Hill Green Label
I recently responded to several inquiries on a local bourbon lovers social media group. Several of the members were headed to the...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 27, 20222 min read
1792 Full Proof
Oh, the things you do for love! Not long ago, our local grocery store conducted an allocated bourbon raffle. The sign-up was on a weekday...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 21, 20223 min read
Redemption Bourbon
The sale price was right; $21.99. It had been a while since I had tasted this sourced bourbon and figured it was time to give it a proper...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 14, 20222 min read
Beards Town Bourbon
Yes, you're reading that right and it is not a typo - Beards Town Bourbon (not Bardstown). This brightly labeled bottle caught my eye on...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 14, 20222 min read
Woodford Reserve Five-Malt Stouted Whiskey
Five-Malt Stouted Whiskey is the 17th in the Master's Collection from Woodford Reserve. This annual release supposedly has stout beer...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 7, 20222 min read
KOVAL SINGLE BARREL OAT WHISKEY
Oat Whiskey ... for real? Today, we check out an Oat Whiskey made from 100% organic oat grains from the first distillery in Chicago to...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 31, 20223 min read
Restoration Rye Single Barrel Fall 2021
The story of this rye whiskey could read like a noir detective novel … it was a cold and stormy night … In this case, it was truly a cold...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 31, 20223 min read
Old Grand-Dad 114
Old Grand-Dad 114 is the ending note for the Old Grand-Dad line-up, which includes a low 80-proof version, as well as Bottled-in-Bond...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 23, 20223 min read
You Can Only Keep 5 Bourbons
Imagine you're faced with a dilemma ... Space is a concern or you're on a deserted island ... Or you're stuck in an area of the country...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 17, 20223 min read
Kentucky Spirit
Those that consume Wild Turkey products seem to fall into one of two camps - either they are absolute fans, or they feel it's harsh,...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 16, 20223 min read
Green River Bourbon
When I hear the phrase "Green River", I harken back to those childhood days drinking that green, lime-flavored soft drink. This Green...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 9, 20227 min read
Castle & Key Revisited
When we last visited Castle & Key, gin and vodka were the only distilled spirits available for purchase and Marianne Eaves was still its...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 3, 20223 min read
Blade and Bow Bourbon
The bourbon industry is a close knit family, with many families intertwined, such as the Beams and the Shapiras (Heaven Hill). While...
Joseph Bourbon
Jun 26, 20223 min read
Easy Upsells of Your Favorite Bourbon
Let's face it - we all get into a rut at some time or another. If you're looking to mix things up a bit, and perhaps expand your palate,...
Joseph Bourbon
Jun 20, 20223 min read
Jack Daniel's Bonded
Often when remakes are done, they're never as good as the original classic version. Jack Daniels Bonded Tennessee Whiskey might have...
Joseph Bourbon
Jun 19, 20222 min read
Benchmark Bonded
As I perused one of my favorite stores, I saw this new addition to the Bottled-in-Bond space from Benchmark. I have a special spot in my...
Joseph Bourbon
Jun 18, 20222 min read
Bower Hill Special Edition #1
As I scoured the shelves of a Bluegrass store, I was looking for something "interesting". While I had noticed this brand before, it was...
Joseph Bourbon
May 30, 20222 min read
Castle & Key Bourbon Small Batch #2
We recently took our daughter and friend to tour the Castle & Key Distillery - based at the former Old Taylor Distillery in Frankfort,...
Joseph Bourbon
May 21, 20223 min read
Yellowstone Select
It is interesting to read the backstories of various bourbons and brands. Often, there is a homespun tail of a passed-down recipe or a...
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