Joseph Bourbon
Maker's Mark Ambassador Tour
My oldest daughter gave me one of the best free gifts out there - a Maker's Mark Ambassador Membership. While the program has recently...
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Joseph Bourbon
Jan 15, 20236 min read
Planning Your Trip to Keeneland
While horse farms and distilleries dot the hills across Kentucky and form the crown of the Commonwealth, the premier jewel in that crown...
Joseph Bourbon
Jan 8, 20233 min read
Jack Daniel's Triple Mash
Making a good whiskey isn't easy; making three solid whiskeys and blending them into a fourth, good whiskey might be darn near...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 26, 20223 min read
McFarlane's Reserve Four Grain
By definition, bourbon must be at least 51% corn. Most utilize at least a small amount of malted barley to assist in the fermentation...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 18, 20222 min read
Ritual Chocolate Vanilla Bar
I've been saving this bar for just the right moment. Bourbon pairs perfectly with many foods, but especially fine chocolate. With the...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 18, 20223 min read
New Riff Maltster Bourbon Whiskey
I've missed a couple of some of the special, seasonal releases in the past from New Riff Distillery. I was very excited to land this...
Joseph Bourbon
Dec 16, 20222 min read
Barker's Mill Bottled-in-Bond
In the myriad of brands adorning retail shelves, I'm always looking for new bourbons and whiskeys to try. And, I'm always reading the...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 13, 20222 min read
Michter's US*1 American Whiskey
Michter's whose brands - especially the 10-year and 20-year releases - have been award winning. Today we take a look at the mystique...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 13, 20223 min read
Wilderness Trail 8-Year Small Batch
I've been a huge fan of this, now, not so small little distillery. And, apparently, it has caught the eye of bourbon lovers and investors...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 13, 20222 min read
Blue Run Kentucky Straight Bourbon Reflection 1
We travel often to Kentucky and frequently stay in the Georgetown area. Blue Run Spirits recently announced that it was building a...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 6, 20221 min read
Autumn Bluegrass
Celebrate the sensations of the season with this boozy apple cider cocktail. 2 oz of your favorite bourbon (a higher proof like Wild...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 6, 20225 min read
7 Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons to Try Now
In the modern age of craft distilling and rapid-aging, many feel that a bourbon labeled as Bottled-in-Bond is an unnecessary hurdle. On...
Joseph Bourbon
Nov 6, 20223 min read
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
I was recently in one of my favorite little “honey holes” in the Bluegrass and noticed an elegant looking bottle. I’ve read an article...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 30, 20222 min read
Woodford Reserve Honey Barrel Finish
Chris Morris - master distiller at Woodford Reserve - has continued the Distillery Series of special releases. Last year, he released the...
Joseph Bourbon
Oct 30, 20222 min read
Hidden Barn Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Jackie Zykan, long-time Master Taster for Old Forester, recently left Brown-Forman to help an upstart brand come to market. Today we...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 24, 20224 min read
Fall's Coziest Whiskeys
Come this time of the year, I'm rushing to start the fire table and enjoy the last traces of the day’s warmth as it meets the crisp, cool...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 18, 20223 min read
Calumet Farm 8-Year
As you near Keeneland Racetrack west of downtown Lexington, you can't miss the iconic Calumet Farm. Calumet Farm Bourbon pays homage to...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 11, 20223 min read
Wilderness Trail Cask Strength
Like many, I don't have the time to hunt down rare bourbons during the weekday when they're shared on social media groups. My time to...
Joseph Bourbon
Sep 4, 20223 min read
Heaven Hill Green Label
I recently responded to several inquiries on a local bourbon lovers social media group. Several of the members were headed to the...
Joseph Bourbon
Aug 27, 20222 min read
1792 Full Proof
Oh, the things you do for love! Not long ago, our local grocery store conducted an allocated bourbon raffle. The sign-up was on a weekday...
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