Welcome to the best damn 30 days of the year!
Whether this is your first-year celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month or you're a seasoned pro, we're glad to have you with us for the next 30 days. Pour yourself a drink and scroll down to explore what we've got in store for this year's celebration and how you can be a part of it all.
Once you've entered our giveaway, downloaded your #30DaysOfBourbon calendar, and stocked up on some bourbon gear, we ask that you share this page with all of your friends and invite them to join in the fun.
Thanks again for joining us & we look forward to spreading the bourbon gospel with you all month long.
Win free bourbon swag & other prizes
Here's your chance to spruce up your bourbon wardrobe and home bar without spending a dime. Like we've done for the past few years, we're once again hosting a Bourbon Swag Giveaway thanks to the generous support of our friends at some of your favorite brands and distilleries. Each week we'll pick a bourbon swag pack winner (5 in total), and at the end of the month, we'll pick a Mega-Pack winner who will receive the ultimate collection of bourbon gear.
This year we've added even more options that will allow you to earn up to 600 additional giveaway entries for following us online and sharing the giveaway with your friends. After racking up your entries, you can sit back, pour yourself a drink, and dream about winning. Enter the Bourbon Swag Giveaway.
In addition to the weekly bourbon swag prizes, we have a ton of other items we'll be giving away throughout the month. Make sure you follow up on all social channels because you never know when we'll launch a quick giveaway or call your name out to claim your prize.
additional prize giveaways
Art Eatables
Bottled-In-Bond Truffles
What is National Bourbon Heritage Month?
National Bourbon Heritage Month is an observance in the United States that calls for celebration of bourbon as America's "Native Spirit". On August 2, 2007, the US Senate declared September as "National Bourbon Heritage Month." The bill, sponsored by Republican Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky, passed by unanimous consent. The resolution calls for consumers who enjoy bourbon to do so responsibly and in moderation. The bill reinforces the 1964 Act of Congress that declared bourbon "America's Native Spirit" by celebrating the family heritage, tradition and deep-rooted legacy that the bourbon industry contributes to the United States. (source: Wikipedia)
Join The 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge
Starting September 1st, join us in enjoying 30 different Bourbons, one for each day of the month. There is no repeat during the month. However, since we're all having issues getting out to our favorite bar this, a Bourbon that comes in both an 80-proof and 86-proof version will count as different bourbons this year. And as usual, something like Four Roses, which has ten different mash bills, those ten mash bills are distinctly different.
No Rye, no Scotch, no American Malt, just good, old-fashioned Bourbon. Speaking of Old-Fashioned, cocktails do count, so long as you're able to nail down the Bourbon used.
Click below to learn more about the #30DaysOfBourbon challenge and download your very own tracking calendar and Bourbon Heritage Month graphic overlays for your Instagram/Twitter photos.
Gear Up & spread the bourbon gospel
Bourbon Heritage Month Sponsors
Special thanks to our friends at the following brands for being our partners and supporting our efforts this year to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month. We truly appreciate your partnership in supporting our mission of helping others #DrinkCurious.
Patrick Garrett, "Pops" as he's known to his friends, is the founder of Bourbon & Banter, LLC and claims the title of Chief Drinking Officer (CDO). A long-time marketing professional and photographer, Pops hopes to use his professional experience and love of Bourbon to spread the Bourbon Gospel and help everyone realize the therapeutic power of having a good drink with friends. Read Patrick's full profile.