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4 Bourbons with Derby Connections
Struggling with what to serve at your Derby Party? Here are four bourbons with Derby connections that also have a great story to share...
Joseph Bourbon
Apr 16, 20233 min read


Bardstown Bourbon Company
Mrs. Joseph Bourbon had surprised me with the gift of a distillery experience. While she had encouraged me to take in an exclusive rare...
Joseph Bourbon
Apr 1, 20235 min read


Maker's Mark BRT-02 Limited Release
A trip to the zoo can allow you to see and experience animals that are often unseen in the wild. The same can be said of distilleries and...
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 26, 20232 min read


Bourbons for Springtime
Spring is in the air! The trees are blossoming and the bulbs are beginning to flower. And before you know it, it'll be Derby season....
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 19, 20233 min read


Boondocks 8-Year Bourbon
Not long ago, we were in Frankfort, Kentucky for a backstage distillery tour and grabbed lunch at Bourbon on Main in downtown Frankfort....
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 19, 20233 min read


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...
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 18, 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
Mar 5, 20233 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 20, 20232 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, 20233 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 11, 20232 min read


Planning Your Visit to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
I recently connected with a friend who had yet to visit the distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Here are my tips when planning a...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 5, 202310 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
Feb 5, 20233 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 15, 20235 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
Jan 8, 20233 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 26, 20223 min read


Ritual Chocolate Vanilla Bar
I've been saving this bar for just the right moment. Bourbon pairs perfectly with many foods, but especially fine chocolate. With the...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 18, 20222 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 18, 20223 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
Dec 16, 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, 20222 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, 20223 min read
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