Podcast Bourbon & Banter & Barrels…Oh My! – Bourbon Podcast Special Edition Bourbon & Banter is proud to share a very special episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast, an on-site recap of our recent Kentucky barrel picking trip. Join Pops, Erin, Brent, and Jim as they detail two magnificent days filled with bourbon and good times.
Podcast How Much Is That Tube In The Window? – Bourbon Podcast #12 The 12th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – How Much Is That Tube In The Window? – is now available for your listening (and drinking) pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join us in celebrating a year of the most honest podcast in bourbon.
Bourbon News Maker’s Mark Unveils 2021 Limited Edition Wood Finishing Series Bourbons Maker’s Mark® today announced the latest entry in the Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series with the launch of the Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2021 Limited Release: FAE-01.
Podcast Texas Redemption – Bourbon Podcast #11 The 11th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Texas Redemption – is now available for your listening (and drinking) pleasure. After almost a year, we hit a first for the B&B Podcast, but you’ll have to listen to find out what that is.
Podcast And the Award Goes To – Bourbon Podcast #10 The 10th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – And the Award Goes To… – is now available for your listening (and drinking) pleasure. Hit the restart button on 2021 by joining us for a super-sized episode complete with everything you need to #DrinkCurious.
Podcast Texas Loses Again – Bourbon Podcast #9 Episode 9 of the official Bourbon & Banter podcast – Texas Loses Again – is now available for your listening pleasure. Episode 9 is the final episode of 2020 and formally brings our first year of podcasting to a close.
Industry News LEE Initiative Partners with Maker’s Mark® to Release “CommUNITY Batch” Bourbon The LEE Initiative, in partnership with Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, today announced the launch of the limited-edition “CommUNITY Batch,” a special release bourbon created exclusively to support trade and hospitality partners across the country.
Bourbon News 1995 Vintage O.F.C. Bourbon Whiskey Released uffalo Trace is releasing a new O.F.C. Vintage bourbon this fall. In 1995, while Amazon sold its first book and and eBay made its debut as “AuctionWeb,” Buffalo Trace quietly distilled and tucked away its bourbon for 25 years, and now has something wonderful in store for bourbon connoisseurs.
Bourbon News Expansion Coming Four Roses Distillery Visitor Center Four Roses officials today announced plans for an expansion of the current visitor center and enhancements to the overall guest experience at the Bourbon distillery located in Lawrenceburg, Ky.
Podcast Hipster In A Bottle – Bourbon Podcast #8 Episode 8 of the official Bourbon & Banter podcast – Hipster In A Bottle – is now available for your listening pleasure. In this episode we take a bit of time to discuss Bourbon & Banter’s plans for 2021 including some thoughts on how we’re going to reinvent bourbon reviews for the masses.
Rye Whiskey News Baltimore Spirits Company Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Baltimore Spirits Company (BSC) today announced to celebrate their fifth year of operation they will be releasing a special edition Bottled-in-Bond version of their flagship, award-winning Epoch Rye Whiskey.
Bourbon News Jim Rutledge Launches New 13 Year Old Bourbon An exquisitely crafted 13-year-old Bourbon associated with Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer Jim Rutledge is sure to garner attention in the whiskey world, but when matched with modern marketing and cutting-edge design from a Nike veteran, its appeal will stretch far beyond typical whiskey aficionados.
Podcast Booth Babes: Buh-Bye – Bourbon Podcast #7 Episode 7 of the official Bourbon & Banter podcast – Booth Babes: Buh-Bye – is now available for your listening pleasure. We’ve completed an amazing Bourbon Heritage Month celebration and our liver is trying to figure out what just happened.
Bourbon News Fistful of Bourbon Launches Nationally It’s a hot day in the wild, wild west. A cowboy interrupts a duel to slather sunscreen all over his face, while questioning the whole idea of scheduling shootouts at high noon. Another cowboy compares a bourbon’s smoothness to the silk loungewear he has taken to wearing.
Rye Whiskey Reviews Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Rye Review – 2020 Release This is a bottle full of goodness all around; silken yet full bodied; lush in texture but busily spicy with fruit notes. If you can make rye whiskey candy, solidify this. It’s a delight to hold in your mouth and roll around as the honeyed texture gives way to tingly spice and slightly drying oak.
Bourbon News Buffalo Trace Announces 2020 Antique Collection Just in time for the fall, Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing its 2020 Antique Collection of whiskeys (BTAC). The highly regarded collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs.
Bourbon News 2020 Parker’s Heritage Collection Limited Edition Bottling Announced Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the 2020 limited edition release of Parker’s Heritage Collection 10 Year Old Heavy Char Bourbon. The 14th edition will ship nationally beginning in September at an SRP of $120.00.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Review – 2020 Release Michter’s has treated me to the past several releases of this 10-year bourbon, and all were good, well-mannered and delicious. Crucial to my preferences, each also paired amazingly well with food. But the 2020 release is something truly special, my favorite of the lot so far. Warm chocolate gives wa
Bourbon News Heaven Hill Announces Fall 2020 Edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Series BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of the fall 2020 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey at 14 years old. Comprised of barrels produced in fall of 2005, and bottled in fall of 2020.
Podcast America Needs A Drink – Bourbon Podcast Episode 6 Episode 6 of the official Bourbon & Banter podcast – America Needs A Drink – is now available for your listening pleasure. Welcome to Bourbon Heritage Month! We’ve got a fantastic episode to kick of the most badass month of the year.
Bourbon News Limited Release Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel in the U.S. For Blanton’s fans, Buffalo Trace Distillery is making Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel available in the United States this fall. This announcement follows Buffalo Trace Distillery announcing earlier this year that Blanton’s Gold Edition will be available annually in the United States.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Four Roses 2020 Limited Edition Small Batch Review Similar to last year’s release, this year’s Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch bourbon has a lovely nosed filled with buttery vanilla and complemented with a pome fruit bomb and spiced orange.
Events 2020 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Moves to New Virtual Experience Out of an abundance of concern for the health and safety of distilleries, attendees and the Bardstown community amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival board unanimously approved the pivot from the traditional live event to a virtual experience.
Podcast Who Let The Dogs Out? – Podcast Episode 5 Episode 5 of the official Bourbon & Banter podcast – Who Let The Dogs Out? – is now available for your listening pleasure. Our fifth episode is once again packed full of truth, honesty, and barrel proof opinions on the state of today’s bourbon industry.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon Review The nose on the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon is lovely. It’s more robust and more complex than the standard Elijah Craig expression we all know and love. As such, I was super excited to give this one a taste finally. Unfortunately, the flavor profile didn’t live up to the aroma.
