Drinking Accessory Reviews Brookstone Iced Mule Mug Review OK, I will admit, I am a gadget guy. Having a technical background I am fascinated by new ideas and clever devices. Also, since people know I’m a spirits guy when people look to gift me, it is not unusual to get some booze related stuff.
Events Parker’s Legacy of Hope Join emcee Fred Minnick and other legends of the industry at Mint Julep Tours Headquarters (1631 Mellwood Avenue) in Louisville to reminisce about Parker, enjoy food, fun and of course a complementary tasting of several extraordinary Bourbons.
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 Hancock’s President’s Reserve Bourbon Review Hancock’s Reserve is the poor cousin of the Buffalo Trace Mash bill #2 line. You won’t find much information on the bottle label, nor is there anything about Hancock’s Reserve on the Buffalo Trace Distillery web site.
Banter My Mount Rushmore of Reliable Bourbons I present to you my Mount Rushmore of Reliable Bourbons. These are the bottles that I could buy at any time and be perfectly content. These are not the best Bourbons I’ve ever had, but they are ones that I keep backed up at all times.
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 Colonel E. H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon Review Very few bourbons epitomize Bourbon Heritage Month like Colonel E. H. Taylor Bottled in Bond. If you are interested in learning more about the Bottled in Bond Act, click here. I think the EHT Small Batch is the best bourbon for the money on the market.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Elijah Craig Small Batch Barrel Proof Review I was thrilled to find a bottle at my local grocery store in their specialty liquor/wine shop. I didn’t think I’d ever find a limited release at a grocery store! This isn’t my favorite Barrel Proof bourbon, but it’s a damn good one.
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.
Book Reviews Straight Bourbon Book Review It was apparent when picking this book up that it was constructed and published using great thought, care, and quality materials. The thickness of the individual pages make for a hefty book, which coincidentally is not far off from a freshly sealed bottle of bourbon.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Four Roses 2017 Small Batch Limited Edition Al Young’s 50th Anniversary Bourbon Review I loved the throwback design for the bottle and label. I am a fan of Four Roses and have a reasonable (depending on who you ask) collection of their Private Barrel selections.
Banter #30DaysofBourbon Challenge Bourbon is America’s native spirit. September is Bourbon Heritage Month. Attending the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is high up on my bucket list. Every year, I say next year will be the year I make it happen. I’ve been saying that for several years now.
Bars The Alleycat Lounge When you hear a bartender say “This is a place I go to for good drinks,” you listen. On a recent trip to Savannah, GA we heard these words while sitting in a scotch bar (they had a relatively nice bourbon selection as well) near City Market.
On The Road You Need to Meet… Ed Bley from Cork ‘N Bottle e’s been called “The Nicest Guy In Whiskey,” and my very first experience with Ed Bley, Spirits and Beer Manager for Kentucky’s Cork ‘N Bottle (CNB), certainly supports that title.
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.
Banter A Reprieve, A Reconnection, And Restoration Of Balance I walked out onto the deck, down the stairs, and sat at a well-used cedar table. The bottle of bourbon and accompanying Glencairn in hand signaled an upcoming pour of my favorite, if for no other reason than I felt I was finally gaining ground.
Distilleries Buying Barrels with the NHLC Part 3: The Decline and Fall of My Liver In case you missed Part I & Part II of my Barrel Buying Trip with the New Hampshire Liquor Commission, we’ve thus far selected 30 barrels from three distilleries. Would we achieve the promised “up to 40 barrels of the world’s finest liquid”? One day of the trip remains.
Scotch Whisky Reviews Laphroaig Cairdeas Quarter Cask Review It just seems that whisky and friendship inherently go hand in hand. Sure, we’ve all come home from a long, hard day’s work and poured ourselves a measure of our favorite mood enhancing elixir to help unwind.
Book Reviews Barrel Strength Bourbon Book Review Like Bourbon itself, new books on the topic continue to be released all the time. Some people try and read everything they can (guilty), some people want just an overview, and some people just want a book for their coffee table or bar.
Distilleries Buying Barrels with the NHLC Part 2: The Best Bourbon Experience of My Life Master Distiller Eddie Russell met our group at the Wild Turkey Visitor Center. After introductions, he said, “You want a tour, or you wanna drink some whiskey?” We did not take a tour. We drove up to Bonded Warehouse A where we were greeted by some barrels that had been pulled for us.
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.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Old Rip Van Winkle 25 Year Old Bourbon Review If you don’t have a horseshoe permanently implanted in your body, this unicorn may never cross your path. If you do have a local bar fortunate enough to land a bottle, but you don’t have the bankroll to pay for a pour, ask your bartender for a quick nose of the bottle; it’s worth a whiff for free.
