Bourbon News

New Angel’s Envy Finished In Madeira Casks

ANGEL’S ENVY®, the Louisville-based craft distiller that produces small batch, finished whiskeys, today announced that it will release ANGEL’S ENVY Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Madeira Casks in celebration of Father’s Day.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Stellum Bourbon Whiskey Review

What can I say, I’m a sucker for that high-proof MGP bourbon nose. The moment I pour my first glass and took a whiff I was hooked. The aroma immediately took me back to a previous review I had done on the Remus Repeal Reserve Series IV.

Cocktails

Tamworth Distilling Skiklubben Aquavit Review & Cocktail

The folks at Tamworth Distilling live for turning notions of what goes into a distilled spirit upside down.

Podcast

Fireball Infiltration – Bourbon & Banter Podcast #14

The 14th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Fireball Infiltration – is now available for your listening (and drinking) pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join us in celebrating a whirlwind of breaking news and one-of-a-kind reporting that you only get from Bourbon & Banter.

Bourbon News

Heaven Hill Distillery Unveils Square 6 Bourbon

Heaven Hill Distillery today announced the launch of Square 6 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the first bottled Bourbon produced at its artisanal distillery located in the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience at 528 W. Main Street in Louisville, Ky.

Food Stuff Reviews

Fire Dept. Coffee Black Cherry Bourbon Infused Coffee Review

Right up front, I am a big fan of dark roast and typically don’t drink a medium roast. In addition, I am not a huge fan of flavored coffees. At home I brew my coffee with a Techniworm, Mocca Master Drip coffee Maker and use whole beans ground in a Brim Grinder.

Banter

How To Train Your Senses For Whiskey Tasting

The legendary Parker Beam once said, “People say they taste mangoes and leather. I don’t put mangoes or leather in the whiskey. I put in corn, and I age it in oak barrels and that’s what I taste: corn and oak!”

Cocktails

Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur Review + Cocktail

As a kid, I would always sneak a little sip from my parent’s glass of Bailey’s whenever it made an appearance.

Tequila Reviews

Expresiones Del Corazon William Larue Weller Añejo Tequila Review

Over the past couple of years, I’ve tasted multiple iterations of Sazerac-barrel-rested Corazon tequilas, and with each, the influence of those barrels has increased. At first blush, I like that. I mean, why make a reposado or añejo unless you want to taste the oak influence?

Bourbon News

NHLC Intro’s New Thomas S. Moore Cask-Finished Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskeys

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC), one of the nation’s most profitable and progressive control states, and the globally acclaimed Barton 1792 Distillery have launched a series of single barrel, custom-proofed, cask-finished selections of the new Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

Bourbon News

Wyoming Whiskey Introduces New Collection

Wyoming Whiskey, a world-class American Whiskey distillery committed to the preservation of America’s wide-open spaces, today announces a new collection inspired by the beauty of our national parks. The Wide-Open Spaces Collection is an annual, small-batch production of Wyoming Whiskey.

Tequila Reviews

Drinks By The Dram 12 Day Tequila & Mezcal Review

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Rye Whiskey Reviews

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel 2020 Barrel Proof Rye Review

I’ve long been a fan of Jack’s Single Barrel, Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey, as I think it’s the best readily available American whiskey on the market. I said READILY AVAILABLE, calm down whiskey police.

Banter

Is Bourbon Broken? Part 4 – A Final Argument

I think that one final argument that can be made as to why bourbon is broken, is that consumers keep paying ridiculous prices at retail stores for bottles of extremely young or sourced bourbon from a myriad of new brands.

Podcast

Cease & Desist – Bourbon Podcast #13

The 13th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Cease & Desist – is now available for your listening (and drinking) pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join us in celebrating a whirlwind of breaking news and one-of-a-kind reporting that you only get from Bourbon & Banter.

Banter

Is Bourbon Broken? Part 3 – The Distribution & Retail Problem

Another large reason that bourbon can be viewed as broken is the three-tier distribution system in this country. Unfortunately, we can’t do too much about the system. It is what it is. By law, the distillers have to sell to the distributors.

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.

Banter

Is Bourbon Broken? Part 2 – The Secondary Problem

If you really have to have that bottle, you’re forced to buy it on the secondary market. That is when you are at the mercy of the hype train. People are paying 4-8x retail for $30 bottles? Are you kidding me? That’s insane to me.

Industry News

SAP56 Canadian Maple Whisky Honors Maker’s Heritage and Taste Memories

SAP56 references the 56 days required to harvest and process pure maple sap into a Grade A syrup. (I repeat myself: syrup making is work! Think about that the next time you wince at paying high prices for a bottle of such deliciousness.)

Banter

Is Bourbon Broken? Part 1 – The Consumer Problem

I’ve been into bourbon for about 25 years now. It started with drinking Woodford Reserve on the rocks. Now I pretty much only drink it neat. The only real exception to this is if it’s a hot day and I’m relaxing by a pool, then I probably have a Kentucky Mule.

Irish Whiskey Reviews

The Dublin Liberties Copper Alley Review

You may have read my review of the 5-year offering from The Dublin Liberties, Oak Devil, and seen that I did not recommend it very highly (mostly as a result of it being overpriced for what it is). I don’t believe that to be the case here with Copper Alley. Read on to see why!

Irish Whiskey Reviews

The Dublin Liberties Oak Devil Review

I really enjoy Irish Whiskey and put them into roughly two categories where value is concerned. One of them is the cheaper, for mixing and the other is complex for sipping.

Japanese Whisky Reviews

Kamiki Japanese Cedar Cask Finished Whisky

This whisky has an interesting story, going through a secondary aging in Japanese cedar, honoring the Omiwa Shrine at the food of Mount Miwa. The name means God Breath, inspired by the breezes coming from the Mountain of the God.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Chicken Cock 15 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon Review

This is a swell whiskey. It’s balanced, bold—even muscular—and pretty much what a properly aged 15-year-old bourbon should taste like. Some sourced whiskey shows the talent or luck of the barrel hunter, so let’s call Grain & Barrel Spirits’ master distiller Gregg Snyder talented.

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.