Banter Wyoming Whiskey: Well Worth the Lone Prairie Journey The discussion to create a distillery was born of Kate Mead’s pitch to her husband to build a winery. Her notion was, in common spouse-dismissal fashion, prompt and pointed. According to co-founder David DeFazio, “Brad thought she was crazy and told her, ‘No one grows grapes out here.’”
Irish Whiskey Reviews Glendalough Mizunara-Finished Irish Whiskey Review Mizunara-Finished Irish Whiskey is vivid, but delicate with seamless depth. It is vibrant, fruity, and floral on the nose, enjoying a luxuriously smooth mouthfeel with notes of dark chocolate orange, sandalwood, and cinnamon synonymous with Mizunara whiskeys.
Blended Whiskey Reviews Du Nord Social Spirits Mixed Blood Whiskey Review Du Nord Social Spirits Mixed Blood Whiskey started with rye grown by the neighbor of our co-founder’s family farm. To complement its spicy notes, we select whiskey barrels that deliver sweetness and depth. In the glass, it’s greater than the sum of its parts.
Rye Whiskey Reviews Old Potrero Rye Review This is a unique rye. Old Portrero doesn’t have much of the typical spice on the palate that you can usually pick out from a Rye if you tasted it blind. At $65, you have for sure paid more for less.
Podcast Jack Bourbon? – Bourbon & Banter Podcast #28 The 28th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Jack Bourbon? – is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. As you can tell from the title, this podcast addresses the most often-asked question in American whiskey. Bourbon Heritage Month has come to a close.
Events Bourbon & Barbecue Louisville Equally overdue is a festival linking these two. This year’s inaugural Bourbon & Barbecue Louisville, however, will end that silly streak. On Nov. 11-12 (Friday-Saturday), 20+ chefs and pitmasters will team up with 20+ whiskey makers to show how well these two favorites go together.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Blue Run Flight Series: Washington Apple Orchard Blue Run is a brand on fire. After capturing a rapt audience with their early limited edition releases they recently pivoted to producing more widely available expressions to satisfy their feverish fanbase.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Hidden Barn Bourbon Batch 2 Review Hidden Barn Bourbon Batch 2 has an impressively creamy texture and a delightful display of developed flavor for such a grain-forward bourbon it is a proof of concept, though it’s not yet a fully fleshed-out concept unto itself.
Banter Bourbon Heritage Month 2022 – That’s A Wrap! Bourbon Heritage Month 2022 may be over, but I’m personally still recovering from its effects. I’m not just talking about the physical impact of completing the #30DaysOfBourbon Challenge.
Banter Your Guide to the Proposed American Single Malt Standards of Identity On July 29, 2022, the Trade and Tax Bureau (TTB) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would give American Single Malt a formal, legal definition in American whiskey. These are also called the Standards of Identity (SOI).
On The Road Breckenridge Distillery & Laws Whiskey House – Worth the Visit and Purchase Our visit to Breckenridge Distillery began later that day with a tour. Our guide, Davis, was entertaining and generous with a tasting that regular tourists don’t get. (Yay, whiskey media!)
Podcast Sleep Deprived & Bourbonized – Bourbon & Banter Podcast #27 Sleep-Deprived & Bourbonized – the 27th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. We dedicate this podcast to those awake at 3 am, thinking about all the limited-release bottles coming out this fall that you’ll never see. We feel your pain.
Banter Bourbon Heritage Month 2022 Bourbon Heritage Month has arrived! It’s that time of year again, and whether this is your first year celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month or you’re a seasoned pro, we’re thrilled to have you join us for the next 30 days.
Banter 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge: Are You Ready? The rules are pretty simple: This is a Bourbon challenge. No Rye, Scotch, Irish, Indian, Taiwanese, Canadian, Japanese, Australian, yadda, yadda, yadda. If it ain’t Bourbon, it doesn’t count.
Banter The Truth About Crab Trapper Whiskey Since I’m always up for an adventure, of course, I wanted to try Crab Trapper Whiskey when offered a sample. It’s a 4-year-old bourbon steeped with 90 pounds of green crabs and seasoned with spices reminiscent of a low-country boil. Crazy, right? But I was up for it.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews 2022 Yellowstone Ltd Edition & King of Kentucky 15-Year Review Since we’re just a mere two weeks out from Bourbon Heritage Month, I thought it would be a nice change of pace to do a video review of two of the most recent brand releases – the 2022 Yellowstone Limited Edition and the 2022 King of Kentucky 15-Year. \
Podcast The Doctor Is In – Bourbon & Banter Podcast Special Episode Pops makes his way to Breckenridge Distillery to visit with founder Bryan Nolt. What makes a doctor trade in their stethoscope for a Glencairn? This very special episode of the Bourbon & Banter Podcast will reveal the answer to that question.
