Banter Kentucky Tavern Bourbon Ad Circa 1949 It’s time to start featuring some holiday themed bourbon ads from the vintage archives. Let’s kick things off with this classic from Kentucky Tavern bourbon. They didn’t just offer one holiday package but a total of 3 festive gift options.
Gear News Last Minute Deals on Bourbon Gifts The holidays are upon us and for many time is running out to find that perfect gift for the bourbon lover in their life. We know how hard it can be to shop for people like us.
Banter Would Don Draper Kick My Ass? Couldn’t resist posting this on the blog as well as Facebook. Make sure to make this your mantra as you head into the office holiday party season. It might just save your life.
Banter Four Roses Bourbon Ad Circa 1944 Woke up this morning to the sound of freezing rain hitting my bedroom windows. All I wanted to do was stay in my warm bed and sleep through the bad weather. Unfortunately I had to get up and trudge on into work.
Events Beer, Bourbon, Bikes + Bacon A quick shout out for a local event happening here in St. Louis on Saturday, December 7th. I encourage you to check out the event’s Facebook page to learn more and plan your visit accordingly.
Gear News 2014 Bourbon Wall Calendar If there’s one thing every bourbon lover wants it’s more time to enjoy their favorite beverage. Unfortunately science hasn’t figured out a way to create more hours in a day so we’re unable to physically give the “gift of time”.
Banter December Bourbon Wallpaper It’s hard to believe that it’s already December. 11 bourbon filled months are behind us as square-up to tackle the final month of the year. As we head into the home stretch I offer up this final bourbon wallpaper for 2013.
Banter Happy Thanksgiving & Thank You Just a quick note wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. All of us at Bourbon & Banter are humbled by your decision to be part of our daily community and thankful that you’re helping us spread the bourbon gospel.
Banter Old Grand-Dad Bourbon & Eastern Airlines Ad Circa 1969 Today’s bourbon ad is a little different. This 1969 ad is a mashup between Old Grand-Dad bourbon and Eastern Airlines.
Banter Today’s Bourbon Action Items It’s Friday folks and I know everyone has visions of bourbon-filled glasses bouncing around in their heads but I wanted to quickly remind folks of a few things so they don’t miss out. It’s been a very busy whiskey November but where in the homestretch.
Events Whiskey in the Winter Preview Dinner Whether you’re unable to attend St. Louis’ Whiskey in the Winter event on November 23rd or you simply can’t your fill of “whiskey” events, Bourbon & Banter is pleased to inform you that the organizers of Whiskey in the Winter will be holding a pre-event dinner at Gamlin Whiskey House.
Events Bourbon Academy Formal Training Today’s the day. Time to head out to the Bourbon Academy and spend the day with Mike Veach and other fellow bourbon lovers. While I wish you could all be here please know that I’ll try to share some highlights and photos throughout the day on Twitter and Facebook.
Banter The Science of Barrel Aging – A Primer What is the science of barrel aging? For many of us, chemistry is not a topic of regular conversation or even something we think about while dozing under a hot shower in the morning.
Banter Yellowstone Bourbon Ad Circa 1948 Celebrating Throwback Thursday with this great outdoors themed ad from Yellowstone Bourbon from 1948.
Drinking Accessory Reviews Balls of Steel Review: The Hands on Edition That’s the premise behind OriginalBOS’s newest product – Balls of Steel. Billed as “drink chillers with a cause”, Balls of Steel are a new twist on the concept of chilling your whiskey without having to use ice which can often dilute your whiskey’s flavor.
Banter November Bourbon Wallpaper This month’s bourbon wallpaper features a unique piece of equipment from the Willett Distillery. It’s a photo of a scale used to weigh barrels. When I first saw this during my visit to Willett Distillery I immediately knew was going to take some artistic shots of it for my collection.
Banter Halloween, Michael Myers & Bourbon If you were to find yourself visited by Michael Myers this evening what bourbon would you serve him?
Banter Maker’s Mark Bourbon Ad for Halloween Happy Halloween everyone! I tried to locate a Halloween-themed vintage bourbon ad but came up short. This ad from Maker’s Mark bourbon is about as close as I could get to something creepy or Halloween-themed.
Events Win Free Admission to the St. Louis Bourbon Academy Would you like to attend the St. Louis Bourbon Academy for free? Head on over to our Facebook page and either click or comment on the post below (on Facebook) for your chance to win free admission. We’ll draw a winner on Saturday, November 2nd, after 5 pm.
Vintage Advertising Kentucky Tavern Bourbon Ad Circa 1947 What better bourbon ad to feature during the World Series than this gem from Kentucky Tavern Bourbon circa 1947. That’s the year that the New York Yankees won the title in 7 games against the Brooklyn Dodgers and the first time that a racially integrated team played in the World Series.
Banter Seagrams Whisky Ad Circa 1985 Bourbon & Banter reader Jim Thorpe sent me the Seagrams Whisky ad below and I just couldn’t pass it up. I know it’s not for a bourbon brand but how can you not love it?
Cocktails Boardwalk Empire Cocktail Recipes Our friends over at Original Penguin teamed up with the folks at MOJO bar in Leeds to create create three prohibition-inspired cocktails to celebrate the return of Boardwalk Empire. Here’s the story.
Banter October Bourbon Wallpaper A month or so ago I was exploring some ideas for a new bourbon wallpaper and I put together a bottle montage using a sketch technique when my wife walked in and mentioned how much she liked it. After a little bit of tweaking, I’m pleased to finally offer it up for everyone’s enjoyment and use. I hop
