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Apple Bourbon Toddy
Ingredients ¼ cup of your favorite bourbon ½ cup of apple cider 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 cinnamon stick Instructions...
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Joseph Bourbon
Nov 8, 20201 min read
Apple Bourbon Glaze
A perfect finish to your holiday turkey or ham. Ingredients 1 cup apple cider ¾ cup apple butter 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 8, 20203 min read
Old Crow Bourbon
The first many have heard of Old Crow was when the videos were captured of the massive fire in July 2019 that destroyed 2 million gallons...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 29, 20202 min read
Bradshaw Bourbon
I recently caught a video from bourbon expert Fred Minnick where Bradshaw Bourbon scored exceptionally well in a blind tasting of $41-$60...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 29, 20203 min read
Pinhook Bohemian Bourbon
I’ve had a chance to try a couple of Pinhook varieties, including a 2018 release and 2019 release. Each time, I’ve been seeking to...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 4, 20202 min read
Knob Creek Small Batch
In 2016, due to bourbon’s soaring demand, Knob Creek Small Batch lost its 9-year age statement. I recall seeking out a store or two...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 4, 20202 min read
George Dickel Bottled-in-Bond
I’ve heard some great things about the George Dickel Bottled in Bond product. When my daughter called me from a small-town liquor store...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 4, 20202 min read
Chicken Cock Straight Bourbon
I love an interesting story. Chicken Cock Bourbon has an interesting story equal of its name. An Old Brand with a Funny Name Chicken Cock...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 26, 20202 min read
Maker's Mark Private Select Black Bourbon Society
I saw a single bottle behind the counter that looked a little lonely. I asked the clerk if I could take a closer look at the label –...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 26, 20204 min read
Blanton's Single Barrel
One of today’s most coveted bourbons – beyond the Pappy VanWinkle craze – is Blanton’s Single Barrel. As I slink into hole-in-the-wall...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 13, 20201 min read
Bourbon Apple Cake
Cool breezes, crisp apples, and the crunch of leaves underfoot say Fall has arrived. Celebrate the arrival of my favorite season with...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 12, 20202 min read
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
I confess that as I started down “the bourbon road”, I cast a downward glance at the likes of entry-level products such as Jim Beam and...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 6, 20201 min read
I.W. Harper VS. I.W. Harper 15-Year
In a pre-COVID world, I enjoyed touring distilleries, treasuring their histories and storied brands. One such tour was to the Bulleit...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 6, 20203 min read
Best Bourbons for Fall
Crisp apples, cool evenings, and the crunch of leaves underfoot mean that Fall is harkening, and Winter will be upon us all too quickly....
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 6, 20202 min read
Old Tub
Two years ago, we spent a holiday weekend in Louisville taking in several of the local bourbon sites, including the Jim Beam Urban...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 30, 20203 min read
Pinhook 4-Year Bourbon War
When we last looked at Pinhook, it was the 2018 release. My initial thoughts were good – but I really wanted to see another year on it....
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Bluegrass Distiller's Blue Corn Bourbon
I reviewed Bluegrass Distillers Wheated Bourbon earlier this year, but remained on the hunt for their unique Blue Corn Straight Bourbon....
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Wildcatter 8-Year Kentucky Bourbon
Walking down the aisles of a Kentucky big-box liquor store, my daughter grabbed this bottle and said, “Have you had this one yet?” Can’t...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 16, 20202 min read
Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon Whiskey
In the early days of the Second World War, the 650 men of the 26th Cavalry were hard pressed, defending the Philippine Islands from the...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 16, 20202 min read
Boone County Small Batch Bourbon
My daughter called me from one of my favorite Kentucky big-box liquor stores and began rattling off names of bourbon I’d yet to sample....
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