Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Baker’s Bourbon Review This was my first time tasting Baker’s, as it was never really on my radar before receiving some samples from Beam. I’d read a lot of mixed reviews on Baker’s so I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Banter 30 Days of Bourbon Schwag It’s hard to believe but we’re quickly coming up on our 1-year anniversary. In fact, we’re only 30-days out from this very exciting milestone on February 21st. To celebrate our first year, we’re launching “30 Days of Bourbon Schwag”.
Vintage Advertising Ten High Bourbon Circa 1937 I’ve got a unique vintage Bourbon ad for everyone today circa 1937. This one features Ten High Bourbon and illustrates how to double your enjoyment of golf. Not only is it speaking to a very specific audience but it’s a two-page spread from Life Magazine.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Basil Hayden’s Bourbon Review Now that 2013 is well under way I thought I should get back into the swing of things and start posting some Bourbon reviews. To kick things off we’re featuring a Basil Hayden’s Bourbon review for your reading pleasure.
Banter Ice Gone Wrong: LED Ice Cubes Detect Overdrinking Everyone knows I love a good piece of ice in my Bourbon on occasion but these LED ice cubes are playing on an entirely different level.
Vintage Advertising Cream of Kentucky Bourbon Ad Circa 1938 Woke up this morning excited to be heading into my birthday weekend only to be hit with an excruciating migraine headache that knocked me on my ass. Not exactly the way I intended to welcome the weekend.
Banter Bourbon Drinkers Tip Big Adding to the always amusing Bourbon vs Scotch debate let me ask you a question. Who tips bigger? If you said Bourbon drinkers you’d be right.
Banter Bourbon. The Search Is On. If you’re a regular reader of Bourbon & Banter it won’t come as a surprise that Bourbon is extremely popular these days. It’s taken the U.Ss by storm and is increasing it’s marketshare overseas as well.
Banter 12 Months of Bourbon Wallpaper Welcome to Monday and another week. I know that we’re already looking towards the weekend and the opportunity to enjoy some Bourbon with good friends. To help make the week go by a little easier I’d like to give you a gift that will keep on giving.
Vintage Advertising I.W. Harper Bourbon Ad Circa 1962 Happy 1st Friday in January! Whether you’ve had a short week or a full week of work I hope you’ll be able to relax this weekend and further recuperate from the holidays. As you take each sip of Bourbon this weekend, remember that 2013 is a new year and full of opportunity.
Banter Happy New Year! Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful celebration last night. I know many of you will be getting started slowly this morning so I’ll keep the written word to a minimum.
Banter HERE’S TO AN AMAZING 2013… Happy New Year’s Eve everyone! I trust that everyone has their plans all set for celebrating the end of 2012.
Vintage Advertising Old Forester Bourbon Ad Circa 1973 If you talk to Jimmy Russell and bring up Wild Turkey’s competitors, he’ll tell you that “We’re all good friends.” And while he means that sincerely, it doesn’t mean that the marketing folks are always ready to sit down around the table and share a drink with their competitive cousins.
Banter Celebrating Christmas Bourbon Style Merry Christmas Everyone! I hope your holiday is off to a grand start and that you’ll be enjoying Bourbon throughout the day and well into the evening.
Banter Why Santa And Whiskey Don’t Mix Merry Christmas Eve everyone! I didn’t plan on having a blog post today but I stumbled across this little gem this morning and decided that in the spirit of the holidays I should share it with you. Let’s just say it’s a great example of why Santa & whiskey don’t mix.
Vintage Advertising Old Grand Dad Bourbon Christmas Ad Circa 1974 If you’re reading this the Mayans didn’t get it right. At least not yet. In either case it means you get another opportunity to enjoy a great vintage Bourbon advertisement. Today’s featured advertisement is from Old Grand Dad Bourbon and is from December 1974.
Drinking Accessory Reviews Ice Ball Mold for Perfect Ice Spheres We’re big fans of ice balls and molds here at Bourbon & Banter. And this prosumer model from Japan is no exception. While the cost is a bit high for our budget at $180, it might just be perfect for those of you who do a lot of entertaining or own a small bar.
Gear News Bourbon Proof Prints Have Arrived A little over ten days ago I officially announced the launch of my Bourbon Proof Fine Art Bourbon photos. Last night I received my first personal order of the prints and I couldn’t be happier. They turned out amazing and I can’t wait to put them up on the walls of my office.
Banter Hunter S. Thompson & Santa Claus It is all well and good for children and acid freaks to still believe in Santa Claus — but it is still a profoundly morbid day for us working professionals.
Vintage Advertising Wild Turkey Bourbon Ad Circa 1959 Time to kick off the weekend with a little Wild Turkey circa 1959. Here’s wishing everyone an enjoyable and safe weekend!
Banter 2012 Bourbon Pilgrimage, Day 2 | Four Roses & Wild Turkey This is part 2 of what will be a three-part post recapping the 2012 Bourbon & Banter Pilgrimage.
Gear News Barrel Proof Fine Art Bourbon Photos I know it’s a Saturday and I usually don’t post anything to the blog, but I’m pretty excited about this one and I couldn’t wait until Monday to share it with everyone. I hope you don’t mind the weekend interruption and some bourbon photos. In addition to my passion for Bourbon, I’m pretty addicted t
Vintage Advertising Crab Orchard Bourbon Ad Circa 1934 In celebration of Repeal Day this week, we’re going way back to feature this Crab Orchard Bourbon ad from 1934. Looks like the bourbon distilleries wasted no time in getting their ads back into the market and attacking those that were selling inferior booze due to the boom in sales.
Banter An Old Fashion Mystery I was contacted today by a woman researching some Old Fashion glasses she recently bought. She’s trying to discover the origin of the glasses that seem to tell the story of the Old Fashion drink recipe.
Banter Hangover Cures From Around The World As we head into the busy holiday drinking season I thought I should post this list of Hangover Cures From Around The World as a public service announcement those readers who may find themselves in need of assistance.
