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Joseph Bourbon
Jun 29, 20242 min read
Barmen 1873 Bourbon
Not long ago, my bourbon-hunting daughter gave me a ring to ask, “Would you like a Coors bourbon”? “A what?”, I replied. You read that...
Joseph Bourbon
May 27, 20243 min read
Calumet Farm Small Batch 2024
In 2022, Calumet Farm rebranded their packaging from squat, shouldered-bottles with etched labeling to tall bottles highlighting their...
Joseph Bourbon
May 19, 20243 min read
Clark & Sheffield Bottled-in-Bond
In today’s inflationary times, don’t overlook “store brands” or “house brands” of bourbon. A buddy recently texted me with a picture from...
Joseph Bourbon
Apr 21, 20244 min read
5 Budget Bourbons to Fight Inflation
Americans are facing higher costs nearly everywhere - at the pump, at the supermarket, and even at the liquor store. Here are 5 tips + 2...
Joseph Bourbon
Apr 14, 20243 min read
Chill Out: What You Need to Know about Bourbon Filtration
When Jim Beam Repeal Batch was released a few years back to commemorate Prohibition’s repeal, a phrase on the label in bold letters...
Joseph Bourbon
Apr 7, 20242 min read
Benchmark Single Barrel
We’ve sampled traditional Benchmark, as well as their Top Floor and Bonded expressions. Today, we check out another in the Benchmark...
Joseph Bourbon
Apr 7, 20242 min read
Traveller Whiskey
When I saw a display of this at a local food store, I eagerly snatched a bottle. The newest release from the Buffalo Trace Distillery,...
Joseph Bourbon
Apr 6, 20242 min read
Knob Creek Single Barrel Cowley's 2023 Pick
I confess that each time I taste it, I say to myself, “Why don’t you keep this around a little more often?”. So it was easy to respond to...
Joseph Bourbon
Mar 31, 20242 min read
Casey Jones Total Eclipse Bourbon
On April 8, 2024, the town of Hopkinsville, Kentucky will be in the center of attention when the moon passes between the sun and the...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 25, 20244 min read
What's In My House Well?
We recently took the family out for a special dinner. At a very nice restaurant, my bourbon-loving daughter asked for an Old Fashioned...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 18, 20243 min read
Can It Really Be Five Years?
One thousand, eight hundred, and twenty-five days. Five years. That’s a long time, but it has come (and gone) in the blink of an eye....
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 18, 20242 min read
Elijah Craig Hy-Vee Barrel Pick
It always helps to strike up a conversation and make friends with the store manager. My good friend, Jason, is no exception. He’s been...
Joseph Bourbon
Feb 4, 20243 min read
Best Bourbons for the 2024 Super Bowl
Beyond the wings, chips, and beer - every Super Bowl party deserves a bourbon twist. We've put together our starters for your bourbon...
Joseph Bourbon
Jan 28, 20242 min read
Bardstown Fusion Series #7
One of our favorite spots to visit in Bardstown is the Bardstown Bourbon Company. Beyond having a great on-site bar and restaurant,...
Joseph Bourbon
Jan 7, 20243 min read
Holladay 6-Year Bottled-in-Bond
This bourbon had been popping up on my radar of late, with many commenting on the great whiskey coming out of Missouri - yes, Missouri....
Joseph Bourbon
Jan 6, 20242 min read
I.W. Harper 15-Year Bourbon Whiskey
Sometimes, a bottle just calls your name. One look at the packaging, the age-statement, and an attractive price, and I knew I needed it....
Joseph Bourbon
Jan 6, 20242 min read
Chicken Cock Rye Whiskey
A friend recently gifted me a bottle of Chicken Cock Rye Whiskey. I've enjoyed their bourbon; will their rye whiskey win me over, too?...
Joseph Bourbon
Jan 1, 20242 min read
Woodford Reserve Toasted Oak Four Grain
Elizabeth McCall has taken over the reins from Chris Morris as Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve. The 2023 release - Woodford Reserve...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 24, 20232 min read
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B522
My local regional grocery store recently completed their Fall allocated bourbon raffle. My wife was kind enough to wait in line for me...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 17, 20231 min read
Merry Mule and More
Bourbon Mule cocktails aren't just for Summer's hottest months - they're perfect for festive holiday gatherings with friends and family....
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