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Joseph Bourbon
Feb 20, 20212 min read
Bushmills Black Bush and Red Bush
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate with an Irish Whiskey on the day when everyone is, at least a little bit, Irish at...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 14, 20212 min read
Elijah Craig Ricky's Pick
Not long ago, my bourbon-hunting daughter helped with a historic review of traditional Elijah Craig Small Batch. When I saw this store...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 14, 20212 min read
Jim Beam Black
Jim Beam White Label is standard affair and for many serves as an entry-level foray into bourbon. It’s a smooth, easy-drinker that’s...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 14, 20212 min read
Bulleit 10-Year
Bulleit Bourbon is one of the hottest brands on the market today, attracting many fans of all ages. We had the opportunity to try this on...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 7, 20214 min read
Blogging in a Pandemic
Wow! Can it really be two years? Two years [and a lot of bourbon] ago, I started sharing my love of America’s Native Spirit – sharing...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 7, 20212 min read
Battle of the Bourbons: Old Forester 1910 vs. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
I’ve been wanting to compare these two double-barreled products – both produced by Brown-Forman – for quite some time. They’re very...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 7, 20213 min read
Wheated Bourbons Blind Tasting
I recently got together with family for a Blind Tasting of 4 wheated bourbons. If you haven’t had the opportunity to conduct a tasting,...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 6, 20212 min read
Bernheim Wheat Whiskey
A few months ago, I rode shotgun with my bourbon-hunting daughter to help her transport a friend’s horse to her new home. As we sat down...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 2, 20212 min read
Duke Bourbon
I recently received a bottle of Duke Bourbon as a holiday gift. While many would be too young to appreciate the legendary Duke, I...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 2, 20213 min read
5 Bourbons for the Big Game
We put together a list of our #1 draft picks for this year’s Big Game. As the game comes just a few days before love’s special day, this...
Joseph Bourbon
Jan 31, 20213 min read
Wilderness Trail Small Batch
We’ve enjoyed several products from newer distillers that are doing things right, including Wilderness Trail and New Riff. Both have been...
Joseph Bourbon
Jan 3, 20212 min read
Old Grand-Dad Bonded
I was in need of an every-day drinker that wouldn’t break the bank. While the entry Old Grand-Dad is a low 80-proof, and the Old...
Joseph Bourbon
Jan 3, 20213 min read
Rebel 100
One of the newest additions to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky. We’ve sampled some of their...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 31, 20202 min read
Blind Tasting
I recently got together with a couple of friends for a Blind Tasting of 5 unique bourbons – I contributed two (known only to me) and my...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 30, 20203 min read
Peerless Small Batch
With new distilleries popping up sporting a DSP (Distilled Spirits Producer) number in the 20,000s, it’s incredible to still have ties...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 27, 20203 min read
How to Conduct a Tasting
I recently had the opportunity to participate in and lead some guided bourbon tastings. If you’re having family or friends for a...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 6, 20203 min read
Bardstown Fusion Series #3
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
Dec 6, 20202 min read
Bourbon30
In the spirit of small businesses and shopping locally, I decided to give this bourbon a shot and see how it stacks up with the “big...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 22, 20203 min read
Best Bourbons for the Holidays
Looking for that last minute gift for a special friend? Or a hostess gift? What about a bourbon for gathering with friends and family? ...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 22, 20202 min read
Maker's Mark 101
While Maker’s Mark has offered a number of special releases, the introduction of a higher proof version of its signature brand was a...
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