Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Four Roses Super Premium Review

When I first received notice that I had been selected to write a piece for Bourbon & Banter, my initial excitement almost lead me to drop everything I was doing, pouring a glass of Bourbon, and firing up the laptop. It was then that I started thinking though.

Rye Whiskey Reviews

A Midwinter Nights Dram Review

What to drink on a blizzardy night here in North Carolina? So much to choose from but one bottle stands out as appropriate–High West’s “A Midwinter Nights Dram®.” Being originally from Kentucky I begrudgingly admit liking High West products.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Isaiah Morgan Small Batch Bourbon Review

Being a West-By-God-Virginian, I wanted my first review for Bourbon and Banter to be for a West Virginia bourbon. Face it Kentuckians, we ain’t so different. Time to put the feudin’ behind us.

Food

Bourbon Toffee Cookie Recipe

February 14th is but a pour n swig away! In a perfect world we’d all adhere to the rhetoric that every day of the year is an opportunity to be extra loving to our better halves. Poppycock I say! The fact is most of us are typical casualties in the rat race of life.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Rebellion Bourbon Review

These days it is getting more and more difficult to figure out what to try when you are feeling a little adventurous in the Bourbon aisle. There is the temptation to go back to the brands and bottles you know and love.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon Review

Woodford Reserve is another proud whiskey brought to you by the fine folks at Brown Forman. Woodford Reserve is their flagship bourbon and is known as a premium bourbon, which many bourbon and whiskey enthusiasts can always enjoy.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Elmer T. Lee Bourbon Review

America was built on the blood and sweat of patriotic Americans who took the word “No” as a polite suggestion. Elmer T. Lee is as American as they come. A native of Kentucky, Elmer enlisted in the military two weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Old Forester Signature Review

Today I am reviewing Old Forester Signature Kentucky Straight bourbon. Founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown, the company was named J.T.S. Brown and Bro. During prohibition J.T.S. Brown and Bro applied for and received a federal license to produce Old Forester for medicinal purposes.

Rye Whiskey Reviews

Thomas Handy Rye Review

Every fall now, people who love whiskey and people who never drink whiskey trip over themselves to get their hands on anything Van Winkle.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Black Button Four Grain Bourbon Review

Everyone wants to be number one – as Ricky Bobby said, “If you’re not first, you’re last!” However when it comes to bourbon being “Batch Number One”… it could be a risky number. The first batch establishes the initial signature of the bourbon and what people will first taste and remember.

Events

2016 San Antonio Cocktail Conference Recap

Although the last shaker has been poured out and the final bracelet has been scanned, the 2016 San Antonio Cocktail Conference (SACC) was a resounding success. Houston Street Charities, the altruistic beneficiary of the four-day event.

Banter

Best Reason to Brush Your Teeth? Bourbon Flavored Toothpaste

Recently my husband was touring an exhibit of Kenner Toys and other novelties with a Cincinnati connection at the Cincinnati Public Library and he sent me a picture that just about blew my mind.

Events

Bourbon Classic Returns to Louisville for 2016

The Bourbon Classic, an annual bourbon and culinary celebration held in Louisville Kentucky, will return for its fourth year on February 26 – 27 at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.

Irish Whiskey Reviews

Quiet Man Irish Whiskey Review

St. Patrick’s Day may be several months away but Luxco isn’t letting that get in the way of bringing their first-ever Irish whiskey to American shores.

Banter

Help Wanted: Seeking Bourbon & Booze Evangelists

Next month Bourbon & Banter will celebrate our 4th anniversary. What started out as a sleepy Facebook page for some work colleagues has grown into a blog and online store with steadily growing readership that has far exceeded anything we could have imagined.

Banter

Merry Christmas to Bourbon Drinkers Everywhere

We couldn’t resist revisiting this most excellent advice on Christmas Eve. We hope you listen and provide Santa with something that will keep him warm and motivated to deliver gifts to everyone around the world.

Banter

Bourbon Math – It Just Adds Up

My daughter’s recent experience with advance Algebra has reminded me of my love/hate relationship with math over the years. I was extremely good at it growing up.

Glassware Reviews

Norlan Whisky Glass Review

Let’s get something out-of-the-way before we dive into our review of the Norlan whiskey glass. I’m able to enjoy bourbon from just about any type of glass, cup, jar or bottle.

Book Reviews

The Architecture of the Shot Book Review

If you walk into a bar these days, you’ll see machines that can dispense chilled shots of Jaegermeister, Fireball, or whatever the local favorite college hangover inducer is.

Banter

Bourbon Flash Sale – 10% Off Everything

If you’ve been holding off picking up something special for the bourbon lover in your life today’s the day to finally pull the trigger. We’re offering 10% off everything in our store today and tomorrow only.

Gear News

2015 Bourbon Holiday Gift Guide

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Now that the holiday season has officially begun we’d like to share with you our picks for this year’s 2015 Bourbon Holiday Gift Guide. In this year’s guide you’ll find a wide array of items that just about any bourbon lover would enjoy.

Industry News

Maker’s Mark Third Still Now Operational

Our friends over at Maker’s Mark just sent us this update regarding their plans to expand the distillery which were originally shared with the public back in 2014. After a great deal of time and effort, Maker’s Mark Distillery’s third still is live and the bourbon is flowing!

Events

Recap of St. Louis’ Whiskey Festival – Whiskey in the Winter

This past Friday night I attend St. Louis’ whiskey festival – Whiskey in the Winter – along with fellow Bourbon & Banter writer, Lindsey Wehking. As a proud sponsor of the event again this year, we were thrilled to see even more folks attending than last year.

Events

Highlights from Whiskies of the World Atlanta

First off, let me say that the folks running Whiskies of the World really know how to throw a fantastic event. Of course, they delivered on the whiskey, but there were other (highly appreciated) touches that pulled the event together and made WOW ATL a welcome and inviting atmosphere.

Events

Whiskey in the Winter 2015 VIP Ticket Winners

Congrats!!! Allison Barker & Tim Lewis