Joseph Bourbon
Heaven Hill 6-Year Bottled-in-Bond
Goodbye old friend. So long to a legend. It was nice knowing you. You’ll be sadly missed. Took it for Granted Spoiler alert: you probably...
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Joseph Bourbon
Sep 2, 20192 min read
Noah's Mill
We recently celebrated a family member’s birthday at a local speakeasy. This was an interesting experience, as keeping in character,...
Kristen Bourbon
Aug 28, 20195 min read
Hamilton’s not throwing away his shot…unless it’s whiskey
Alexander Hamilton hated whiskey. Okay that’s not technically true. While the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 can trace its roots to my boy...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 27, 20193 min read
O.Z. TYLER
Some things can’t be rushed. Good bourbon is one of those things. Bourbon Disasters While O.Z. Tyler isn’t a name quickly recognized in...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 22, 20192 min read
ELMER T. LEE
As I walked into my favorite hole-in-the-wall liquor store, I wandered over to browse the selection. No sooner had I started my search,...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 17, 20193 min read
CALUMET FARM SMALL BATCH
I featured this bourbon a while back in my Best Horse Racing Bourbons feature. But for many, this may be a brand you’ve seen, but not yet...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 15, 20196 min read
19 Things to Do in Lexington
I’ve spent a lot of time in Lexington, KY over the years. From a quick weekend getaway to horse competitions to distillery tours, I’ve...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 12, 20193 min read
BLACKENED
I received a call from my daughter and trusty side-kick a few weeks back. “How much is too much to spend on one bourbon haul?” Well,...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 7, 20193 min read
1792 Bottled-in-Bond
I’m really feeling for the Barton 1792 Distillery. In the Spring of 2018, a rickhouse collapsed, sending half of the 18,000 barrels...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 5, 20194 min read
Michter's Small Batch
There has been a lot of press surrounding Michter’s for some time – some good, some bad, some mixed. I’m a bit of a bourbon-purist. Many...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 2, 20195 min read
Alltech Brewing & Distilling
What does one do if they love bourbon – but are traveling with someone who really prefers a good Irish whiskey or perhaps a hoppy IPA...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 31, 20193 min read
Weller Series
We recently had friends and family over to celebrate a birthday and took the occasion to share some fine bourbon. On this occasion, we...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 28, 20192 min read
Old Bardstown Bottled-in-Bond
I’ve been on a bottled-in-bond kick of late and have enjoyed sampling some of the various varieties available. The horse on the label...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 25, 20192 min read
Horse Racing Cocktails
It’s Triple Crown Time! While you’ll want to include Mint Juleps as a must-have at your horse racing parties, don’t forget about some of...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 23, 20192 min read
StoneHammer
We were strolling through a grocery store liquor section a few months back and my trusty sidekick noticed this bottle. She grabbed it for...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 18, 20192 min read
Stagg Jr. Barrel Proof
This particular bottle caught my eye behind the counter at a college-town liquor store. I recognized the name but wasn’t sure exactly...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 15, 20192 min read
Blanton's Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
You’re going to think I’ve gone off the deep end … Bourbon Maple Syrup? He’s reviewing Bourbon Maple Syrup? To which I reply – yes....
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 12, 20192 min read
5 Best Summer Bourbons
1. Four Roses Yellow Label Four Roses “Yellow” Label – now more of a tan color – and small batch or both good options for summer time...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 9, 20192 min read
Jim Beam Distiller's Cut
I was drawn to a local big-box liquor store recently with an eye-catching price on Jim Beam handles. I confess that while large...
Joseph Bourbon
Jul 6, 20192 min read
Ruth Hunt Bourbon Balls
If you’ve toured a Kentucky distillery, chances are you were served a bourbon ball from a small list of manufacturers – Ruth Hunt Candies...
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