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Joseph Bourbon
Apr 20, 20193 min read
Bet You Didn't Know: Basics of Horse Racing Bets
With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner, you might want a mint julep in one hand and a betting ticket in the other hand. Wagering...
Joseph Bourbon
Apr 17, 20195 min read
Neat: The Story of Bourbon
Trailer on Youtube. I was midway through a Friday night and not finding much to watch. It is amazing how one can have 100+ channels (a...
Joseph Bourbon
Apr 14, 20194 min read
8 BUDGET BOURBONS UNDER $20– PART 2
We’re continuing our look at some “friends in low places”. Last time, we took a look at Benchmark, as well as two listings from Jim...
Joseph Bourbon
Apr 10, 20194 min read
8 BUDGET BOURBONS UNDER $20– PART 1
If you’re finding the “Tax Man” has been a little trying this year or you’re just trying to reign in your bourbon spending, here are some...
Joseph Bourbon
Apr 4, 20195 min read
What's the Deal with the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
With the current billion-dollar bourbon boom, it’s no wonder the Kentucky Bourbon Trail has been experiencing a record number of...
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 27, 20193 min read
TASTING REVIEW: TULLAMORE DEW 12 YEAR IRISH WHISKEY
In search of something new, I broke out a bottle of one of my favorite Irish whiskeys. Several months back, we caught a Broadway...
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 21, 20191 min read
Orange Bourbon Chicken
Many of us are trying to eat healthier and low-carb, but low-carb doesn’t have to mean low-flavor. Check out my interpretation of a...
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 19, 20192 min read
Jim Beam Repeal Batch
I saw a display of this at my neighborhood grocery store and it immediately caught my eye. At $18 and a limited edition, I didn’t have...
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 17, 20193 min read
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT BOURBON
Walk into any of your favorite shopping sites for bourbon and you’ll see a dizzying array of words on a label. Here are some of the most...
Kristen Bourbon
Mar 14, 20191 min read
Lucky Kentucky [Shamrock] Shake
It never feels like March until I treat myself to my annual Shamrock Shake. There’s only two downsides of this dessert: it’s only...
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 11, 20192 min read
Jameson Irish Whiskey
I’ve seen this before, and I’ve had a pour or two when I was out and bourbon wasn’t an option. But since it is “that time of the year”...
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 7, 20193 min read
5 Best Spots to Buy Bourbon
I may regret this, but I feel I should be sharing my insights on where I find some of my best bourbon picks. I’m usually more reserved in...
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 5, 20192 min read
Old Forester Straight Rye Whisky
Confession time: I’m not a huge rye whisky fan. I enjoy a solid bourbon or an occasional whiskey (and rarely a scotch). I’ve had an...
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 3, 20195 min read
Woodford Reserve: Tour & Tasting
A few people have asked me, “How did you get so into bourbon?” To be truthful, I never really gave much thought to the distilled...
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 2, 20192 min read
Kentucky Vintage Bourbon
The weekend was nearly here, and I was looking for something a little different. On the shelf I saw a brand I rarely see outside of the...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 27, 20192 min read
Pork & Grits
BOURBON PORK TENDERLOIN AND CHEESY BOURBON GRITS I love to use bourbon in my cooking to add that extra dose of flavor. One of my go-tos...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 24, 20193 min read
Tour and Tasting: Whiskey Acres
Over the holidays, my bourbon buddy, Ryan, gave me the gift of a bourbon tour and tasting at the new Whiskey Acres Distilling Company in...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 21, 20194 min read
Do you have any bourbon? We have Jack Daniels.
I was recently at a corporate event for work. After nine hours on my feet, my “tires” were screaming for a little relief. As I walked...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 17, 20192 min read
Bourbon & Girl Scout Cookies
It’s that time of the year again, and I find myself shielding my face as I walk into my favorite stores. “Would you like some Girl Scout...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 3, 20191 min read
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Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough — Mark Twain
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