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Bourbon Inspired Foods: Great Ways To Eat Your Bourbon

Since the bourbon trend has been popular over the last several years, increasingly, bourbon is being infused into food culture as an ingredient. Living in Portland, Oregon, eating and drinking is serious business and taken to the highest art form.

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How to Throw an Authentic Last Minute Kentucky Derby Party

Derby time in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is a big deal. Partying begins weeks before the festivities at Churchill Downs with fireworks, festivals, concerts, and, of course, lavish gatherings.

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Tequila Reviews

Corralejo Tequila Reposado Review

Although my experience with tequila is mostly limited to cocktails and a few tasting lessons on my honeymoon in Cancun, I am never one to shy away from a challenge.

Ken Pierce Master Distiller

Master Distiller Ken Pierce to Retire from 1792 Distillery

After more than 30 years in the beverage industry, Master Distiller Ken Pierce is retiring from Barton 1792 Distillery. Pierce’s early days in the distilled spirits industry started with Barton Brands of Georgia (now defunct) where he was Plant Chemist and later Quality Control Manager.

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Out of Control: Seeking E.H. Taylor Seasoned Wood

“E.H. Taylor Seasoned Wood Coming Soon” was the title of the email I received on March 29th from the Virginia ABC. Yes, Virginia is a control state. It’s not that bad, although they seem to have a tough time getting a good supply of Buffalo Trace or Blanton’s.

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How Tequila Compares to Bourbon

For many of us, tequila is more associated with slamming back shots and decisions we regret the next morning than with enjoying the flavor of a fine barrel-aged spirit. But Cinco de Mayo is a great opportunity to learn more about this surprisingly complex spirit.

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Creative Juleps For Your Kentucky Derby Party

The julep is an old mixture, which like many began as medicine. Not old like early 20th century. Old like over a thousand years old. And not “medicine” like a morning pick-me-up, anti-fogmatic, corpse reviver, etc. Actual medicine made from macerated flowers.

A Barrel Aged Cocktail for the Creative

A Barrel Aged Cocktail for the Creative

Imagine with me the vision of a full barrel of your favorite cocktail, mixed to your personal taste and quietly aging, absorbing rich flavors and smoothing out the combination of ingredients to create the ultimate flavor combination. It’s sitting there waiting for you, does it make you thirsty? Can

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Jim Rutledge Announces Plans for New Distillery

Rutledge retired from Four Roses Distillery in September 2015, and after nearly 8 months of retirement he said: “I realize it is time for me to get back to work!”

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Marriott Hotels Bring the Bourbon

As bourbon has become increasingly sought after by both American and international travelers, Marriott Hotels has found a way to distinguish themselves from other upmarket hotels: best bourbon selection.

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Old Hickory Vintage Label T-Shirt

Today we’re introducing our newest vintage label t-shirt – Old Hickory. We invite you to take a closer look in our online shop and explore the rest of the vintage label collection.

Simple Is Best, In Life And In Bourbon

Simple Is Best, In Life And In Bourbon

The old man, retired I’m thinkin’, sat motionless on his covered porch out in the country. What grabs my attention is a small, bright orange can of Prince Albert tobacco poking out of the chest pocket of his well-worn Key overalls.

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Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Smooth Ambler Old Scout 10 Year Single Barrel – DRY 85 Private Selection

Some of the best bourbons I have tasted have been Private Barrel Selections. This Dry 85 Smooth Ambler Old Scout 10 Year Single Barrel may be the best. Dry 85 Bourbon Bar, in Annapolis, MD and open for a little over two years has had six different private barrel selections for sale.

BJ & The Smoker

BJ & The Smoker

About five and a half years ago my wife bought me a smoker for my birthday. Sometime before she had brought up the idea to me and I was a bit lukewarm to it. You see, I wasn’t sure I wanted to put the time and effort into another new hobby and have it become a bit of an obsession.

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What’s Next for Bourbon & Banter?

We’re only two months into our fourth year, and things are busier than ever at Bourbon & Banter. We’ve launched a new website design, logo and tagline along with the addition of eight new guest contributors from our recent Help Wanted recruitment drive with more joining our ranks very soon.

DRY 85 Bourbon Bar: Like the Bourbon? Take it Home!

Suppose you are in one of the highest rated bourbon bars in the country tasting one of their bourbon selections. If you really like, it wouldn’t you want to buy a bottle and take it home. That would be Dry 85, Annapolis, MD.

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For the Love of Bourbon

For the people who know me it’s no surprise that I love to entertain! Cooking for my friends and family is something that I really enjoy doing. It must be the little old Italian woman that lives inside of me, but it makes me happy to see people enjoy the food that I have prepared.

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Copper & Kings: The Hipster Brandy Distillery That Won Me Over

Perhaps you are wondering what an article about a brandy distillery is doing on a bourbon website? I was wondering something along those lines myself when the media tour I was doing before the Bourbon Classic pulled up to Copper & Kings American Brandy Company.

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Luxco Announces Plans for Bardstown Distillery

(St. Louis) April 4, 2016 – Luxco announced today the company has finalized plans to build a distillery, located in Nelson County, Kentucky. Luxco has chosen to build the distillery on a 70-acre site off state highway KY-245 in the heart of Bardstown and Bourbon Capital of the World.

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Kentucky Bourbon Travel for the Uninitiated

Although the legal requirement for where bourbon can be produced specifies anywhere in the United States, the strongest presence of the American spirit comes from the Bluegrass state, Kentucky.

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Bourbon Bachelor: Pairing KFC’s Zinger Sandwich with Kentucky’s Finest

If honoring your calling is the only true way to live, then today is the first day I can say with certainty that I am alive. Because pairing fried chicken with bourbon is what I was born to do.

Bourbon: It’s Personal!

Bourbon: It’s Personal!

When it comes to the booming cult of bourbon, many newbies feel they need to drink what the pundits are touting. While many expert opinions are valued for various reasons (Mike Veach, Susan Reigler, Fred Minnick, to name a few) it can be a bit intimidating to try and match the same tasting notes.

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Glassware 101: Choose the Best Glassware to Enjoy your Bourbon

If you are new to the world of whiskey, you may be wondering what the best whiskey for you to try is. Let’s be honest. If you’re an experienced whiskey drinker, you’re still probably searching out that perfect pour.

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Luxco Releases Blood Oath Pact No. 2

(St. Louis) March 28, 2016 – St. Louis-based Luxco has launched Blood Oath Pact No. 2 – the second expression in the limited release, ultra-premium bourbon series, Blood Oath.

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Happy Easter

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter! Stay safe and make sure to share your bourbon with everyone around you today. Cheers!