Joseph Bourbon
DAVID NICHOLSON 1843 RESERVE
I was spending a lunch hour strolling through a regional liquor chain when this clearance tag caught my eye – $20 marked down to $14. ...
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Joseph Bourbon
Dec 29, 20192 min read
FIGHTING COCK
My trusty sidekick recently shared a bottom-shelf find with me. I’ve been known to try these “bargain-shelfers” and have uncovered some...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 29, 20193 min read
Old Forester Statesman
I remember the feeling in the summer of 2017 when I caught a tall, good-looking bottle behind the counter bearing the Statesman label. I...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 17, 20194 min read
6 BEST BOURBONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
If the upcoming holidays find you hosting or bringing a hostess gift, consider adding some native spirit to the festivities. Here’s a...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 17, 20191 min read
BOURBON MAPLE GLAZE
Looking to receive some WOWs at your upcoming holiday party? Glaze your prized ham with this boozy maple glaze and receive rave reviews...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 9, 20194 min read
8 BEST BOURBONS FOR GIFTING
Looking to get your favorite family member, friend, or co-worker a boozy and unique gift this holiday season? Checkout out the best...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 30, 20192 min read
MR. B’s CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
I love to bake and confess that I’ve tried more than a few recipes in my lifetime searching for that perfect chocolate chip cookie. Many...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 27, 20193 min read
5 Best Bourbons for Thanksgiving
Hosting Thanksgiving this year and wondering what bourbons would make a hit for bourbon-lovers and novices alike? Here’s a shopping list...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 20, 20193 min read
Early Times Bottled-in-Bond
I have this favorite little honey-hole I head to whenever I’m visiting family in the Lexington area. It’s not a big, commercial store –...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 15, 20193 min read
The Art of Smelling 100 Proof
There are some days it’s hard when you’re leaving for work and you just want to carry that favorite scent with you. No – not Old Spice or...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 10, 20192 min read
Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve
I remember when Brown-Forman introduced Coopers’ Craft to their lineup in 2016 – the first addition in more than 20 years. Offering...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 29, 20193 min read
Russell's 10 Year Reserve
A few years back, I had the opportunity to spend an evening with my favorite bourbon sidekick and the legend Jimmy Russell – master...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 27, 20192 min read
J. Henry & Sons Straight Bourbon
We recently were visiting family in Wisconsin. The last time we were there, I had eyed an unopened bottle of J. Henry & Sons that our...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 3, 20191 min read
Keeneland Cocktails
Earlier this year, we attended the Spring Meet at Keeneland Race Track. While taking in the thrill of horse racing, we also enjoyed the...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 2, 20195 min read
5 Must Go Places in Louisville
Whether you call it the “Gateway to the South”, “Derby City”, or just “The ‘Ville”, if you’re looking for a weekend bourbon getaway,...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 27, 20196 min read
CASTLE AND KEY TOUR AND TASTING
As I share my love of America’s native spirit and the places it has taken us, I’m often asked, “What’s your favorite distillery tour?” ...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 22, 20191 min read
Maple Apple Bourbon Glaze
While many enjoy the first crisp mornings and leaves underfoot, the fall also means it’s time for Barbour jackets and apple cider. Pair...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 17, 20192 min read
Battle of the Bourbons: Old Forester 86 vs. Old Forester 100
Old Forester began with humble roots in 1870, when George Garvin Brown took $5,500 and, with his half-brother, started J.T.S. Brown &...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 15, 20196 min read
FOUR ROSES TOUR & TASTING
I’ve written about Four Roses before. It is a true success story: if you work hard and produce a great and unique product, people will...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 8, 20192 min read
W. B. Saffell
Mom always said, “Keep your eyes open – you never know what might be around the corner.” Good words to live by – especially in a...
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