American Whiskey Reviews STILL 630 EXPERIMENTAL COLLECTION RELEASE #6 Today we’re reviewing StilL 630’s Experimental Collection Release #6, a 100% applewood smoked single malt barley whiskey aged for 14 months. If you’re new to our journey we encourage to read our kick-off post about the Experimental Collection and Release #1.
Banter Good-bye 2017 & Happy New Year! As I sit down to write my year-end post I find myself a bit at a loss for the words to explain how I’m feeling about the closing of another year.
Banter Help Wanted: Seeking Booze Evangelists Worldwide As we head into 2018, Bourbon & Banter is excited one again post an open call for booze evangelists. If you’ve ever wanted to write for Bourbon & Banter or get your point of view heard by hundred’s of thousands of fellow booze aficionados, now’s your chance.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Yellowstone 2017 Limited Edition Bourbon Review Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon, a marriage of some of the finest hand-selected bourbon available, celebrates the return of Yellowstone to the family of Limestone Branch founders Steve and Paul Beam – and the many fine bourbons to come.
American Whiskey Reviews STILL 630 EXPERIMENTAL COLLECTION RELEASE #5 StilL 630’s Experimental Collection Release #5 gets the video review treatment today. Join us as we taste the X-5 and learn why StilL 630 decided to include a 100% corn whiskey as part of their Experimental Collection.
Gear News 2017 Bourbon & Banter Holiday Gift Guide It’s our favorite time of the year here at Bourbon & Banter! We love nothing more than getting together with family and friends during the holidays to enjoy some fantastic bourbon and banter.
American Whiskey Reviews StilL 630 Experimental Collection Release #4 StilL 630’s Experimental Collection Release #4 gets the video review treatment today. The X-4 is a departure from the previous releases which were all single malts.
Banter Up the Ante of Your Next Card Party Card parties are still a thing and are as popular as ever. Whether you’re hosting one to visit with friends, eat great food and enjoy great drinks in the comfort of your own home, themed card parties are all the rage right now, so power up your typical night of playing cards with a little bourbon.
On The Road Bourbon & Banter 5th Anniversary Bourbon Pilgrimage Today is the day. I’m hitting the road early this morning, along with half of the Bourbon & Banter team, on my way to Louisville to celebrate Bourbon & Banter’s 5th anniversary.
Events The Whiskey Affair London “It’s like a beer festival…but with whiskey, and cocktails!” We’re heading to The Brewhouse for the first time with over 75 brands of scotch, bourbon and whiskey for you to fall in love with.
Events Whiskey In The Winter 2017 – Win Free VIP Tickets Now that you’ve survived National Bourbon Heritage Month it’s time to let your liver rest for a bit before heading into our second favorite month of the year – November. November has the honor of being the month when our favorite whiskey festival is held each year – Whiskey In The Winter.
Gear Outlaw Soaps Review If you’ve been reading Bourbon & Banter for a while, you’re aware that I love products that try to capture the essence of the bourbon lifestyle.
American Whiskey Reviews StiLl 630 Experimental Collection Release #3 Review Our 5-year, 60 spirits journey continues with StiLl 630 Experimental Collection Release #3. If you’re new to our journey we encourage to read our kick-off post about the Experimental Collection and Release #1 and #2.
Industry News Bardstown Bourbon Company and Copper & Kings Release “Collabor&tion” Rare Release Bourbon Bardstown, KY (September 13, 2017) – The Bardstown Bourbon Company (“BBCo”) and Copper & Kings American Brandy Company (“C&K”) announced today the release of “Collabor&tion,” two distinct products made with 10-year-old straight bourbon whiskey.
Industry News Wild Turkey Unveils Latest Matthew McConaughey TV Commercial Matthew McConaughey is back at the helm of Wild Turkey® Bourbon’s advertising, ready to testify in his newest creative effort for the iconic bourbon. Wild Turkey today unveiled its second television commercial directed by and starring the Academy Award®-winning actor.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Rebel Yell 2017 Single Barrel Review I really loved the 2016 Rebel Yell Single Barrel release. In fact, if I could have found a steady supply of it I might have made it my house bourbon. When I received my sample of the 2017 release, I was pretty excited and was eager to see how it matched up to my memory of the 2016 release.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews George Remus Bourbon Review I wasn’t sure what to expect when MGP announced they were taking over the George Remus label. I was secretly hoping that their first release would be a big hitting bourbon with some advanced age on it to get people worked up.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews 2017 Parker’s Heritage Collection Review I simply love the nose on this bourbon. If you had me smell it blind, I would have guessed it was much older than it is. And yes, if I could get this aroma in a candle I’d buy a case. The color is gorgeous, and its legs are fine. It sips smooth and sweet initially but quickly hits you with a heavy p
American Whiskey Reviews StiLl 630 Experimental Collection Release #2 Review Our 5-year, 60 spirits journey continues with StiLl 630 Experimental Collection Release #2. If you’re new to our journey we encourage to read our kick-off post about the Experimental Collection and Release #1.
Industry News BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY OPENS NEW E. H. TAYLOR TOUR, INCLUDES “BOURBON POMPEII” Buffalo Trace Distillery kicks off its long-awaited tour to its famous “Bourbon Pompeii” on Monday, August 7th, 2017. Officially called the E. H. Taylor Tour, the tour will visit three sites at this National Historic Landmark Distillery.
Rye Whiskey Reviews A.D. Laws Bottled in Bond Secale Straight Rye Whiskey Review The finish starts sweet, with a nice mix of orange peel and honey but quickly turns a bit hot with rye spices. It feels a little off balance, erring on the hot and spicy side instead of mixing the sweet and spicy as my taste buds were anticipating.
Events Southern Whiskey Society Event If you love food and whiskey then Southern Whiskey Society is the event for you. Experience 30+ different Southern whiskeys plus delicious tasting dishes from 9 of the South’s most talented chefs. SWS will serve as the first official public tasting for Kentucky Owl Batch 7.
American Whiskey Reviews StilL 630 Experimental Collection Release #1 Review This is the first post of a journey that will last 5-years. If everything goes as planned, it’s the first post of what will eventually be a collection of 60 review posts. Each post featuring a different experimental spirit distilled by StilL 630 Distillery.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Early Times Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Whiskey Review Give Brown-Forman credit for releasing a limited edition whiskey that’s reasonably priced in an era where others are getting away with robbery. It’s tough to argue with a $30 price tag for a liter of bottled-in-bond bourbon from the same folks who produce Old Forester.
Gear Corridor Bar Review It all started innocently enough. You and a few friends took a trip to Kentucky to visit the Bourbon Trail and on the way back you decided to stock up on a few bottles of bourbon that you couldn’t buy locally. It was only six bottles.
