Gear News

Bourbon Evangelists, Please Stand Up

Happy 1st Friday of Bourbon Heritage Month! It’s been months since we first announced our Bourbon Evangelist t-shirt and made it available for pre-order.

Events

Bourbon & Pizza Tasting at The Blind Tiger

When we started promoting our most recent bourbon tasting event – Bourbon In The Blind – a lot of people questioned our decision to build an event around pairing bourbon with pizza.

Banter

Review: Michael Veach’s Bourbon Academy II

Many of our readers have been lucky enough to attend one of Michael Veach’s famed Bourbon Academy events, including the one sponsored by Bourbon and Banter last November.

Banter

Bourbon Heritage Month Sweepstakes

To celebrate Day 2 of Bourbon Heritage Month (BHM) we’re kicking off our month-long Facebook sweepstakes. For the entire month of September, Bourbon & Banter will be giving away bourbon prize packs and other bourbon-themed items for every new 250 page ‘Likes’ we get on Facebook.

Banter

2014 Bourbon Heritage Month Celebration

It’s the biggest month of the year for bourbon lovers – National Bourbon Heritage Month. We know that some people believe that Bourbon Heritage Month is one of those made-up holidays like National Donut Day or International Vodka & Violins Day, but it’s not.

Banter

Bourbon Tip #6

Bourbon Tip #6 Sip. Don’t Flip. – Bourbon is meant to be enjoyed when purchased. Not flipped for a profit at the expense of others.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Maker’s 46 Bourbon Review

When I was first getting into bourbon people talked about how wheated bourbons were sweeter and softer than rye. This confused me because the only wheated bourbon I had tried was Maker’s Mark which I still think has one of the most fiery finishes out there.

Events

Bourbon In The Blind – St. Louis Bourbon Tasting

We’re thrilled to announce that tickets to our highly anticipated Bourbon In The Blind Tasting Experience are now on sale! Join Bourbon & Banter, Randall’s Wine & Spirits and The Blind Tiger on August 30th for an amazing afternoon of bourbon, gourmet pizza, giveaways and good old-fashioned banter.

Banter

Wild Turkey’s Behind The Barrel Distillery Experience

Looks like Wild Turkey is getting in on the trend of creating unique bourbon experiences for people who love their bourbon. I received an email yesterday from their PR folks informing me of their new Behind The Barrel Distillery Experience.

Banter

Bourbon Tip #2

Bourbon Tip #2 Teach. Don’t Preach. – Show others how to appreciate bourbon & they’ll drink it for a lifetime. Tell them what to drink & they’ll become vodka drinkers.

Bars

Exploring Ruth’s Chris Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl Happy Hour

As hard as I’ve tried ,I just can’t seem to live on bourbon alone. I always wind up craving something a little more solid to fuel my days, while bourbon fuels my nights. And through rigorous testing, as well as trial and error, I’ve found that steak is by the far the best addition to a bourbon diet.

Banter

Reality About Carbs In Bourbon

Stumbled across this infographic from WineFolly.com a few weeks ago and thought everyone might enjoy having it as a reference next time you want to defend the health benefits of drinking bourbon.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Jim Beam Signature Craft Quarter Cask Finished Bourbon Review

Last year Jim Beam released a new line of bourbons called Jim Beam Signature Craft. The only permanent expression in this line was also the first release – Jim Beam Signature Craft 12-Year Bourbon.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

J. T. S. Brown Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review

I’d noticed J. T. S. Brown sitting on the bottom shelf of my favorite local liquor store and couldn’t figure out why it sounded familiar. After a little research, I went back and bought a bottle. That quote right there is a good enough reason for me to try a bourbon.

Banter

Happy 4th of July

Gear News

Let’s Celebrate American Ingenuity

For many of us today will be the last day in the office for the July 4th weekend. To help bring in the holiday with a “bang” we’re having a little video fun talking about American ingenuity and how it relates to what we love the most – BOURBON. We invite you to check out the above video and then ent

On The Road

New Riff Distillery Opens in Newport Kentucky

At the end of May I got to attend a media sneak peek at the newly opened New Riff Distillery. As it was being constructed, I could tell it was going to be a beautiful facility with a lot of serious investment behind it.

Banter

National Bourbon Day – Tips & Ideas

Happy National Bourbon Day! We hope you’re already enjoying a glass of America’s native spirit while surfing the morning’s most important online news.

Bars

Julep Cocktail Club in Kansas City

I took a short trip to Kansas City last week for work. Typically when I’m traveling for work, I try to find a good place to enjoy some bourbon in the evening. This trip however, my colleagues were eager to explore a place better known for their burgers and beer.

Food Stuff Reviews

Mash Bill Truffle Collection Review

Father’s Day is coming and you could do a lot worse than getting Dad a box of the Mash Bill Truffle Collection from Vosges.

Banter

Bourbon Tip #3

Bourbon Tip #3 Thou Shalt Not Hoard – Bourbon was made to be drunk by you and your friends. No one will be remembered for their collection of dusty bourbon bottles.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star Bourbon Review

Welcome to a new tasting series on lower shelf bourbons. Bourbon & Banter contributor, Thomas Fondano, will be trying out and commenting on bourbons priced under $20.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Rhetoric Bourbon Review

About 2 months ago I posted reviews of the initial two releases from Diageo’s Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company – Barterhouse Bourbon and Old Blowhard Bourbon.

Gear News

Father’s Day Engraved Glencairn Whisky Glass

A quick note to let everyone know that we’ve got a limited time product offering available just in time for Father’s Day. You can now order one of our custom designed Glencairn whisky glasses and have an additional message engraved on the opposite side of the glass.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary Bourbon Review

Let’s get this out before we go any further – Jimmy Russell doesn’t care for bourbon older than 12 years. So the fact that his son Eddie would create a tribute bourbon that contains a mingling of 12 and 16 year old bourbons may come as a surprise.