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.

Banter

Bourbon Tip #8

Banter

A Barrel Aged Cocktail Adventure

Barrel Aged Cocktails….yum! Many things make Bourbon special. Some of my fellow Kentuckians insist that it’s the Limestone bedrock that makes Kentucky water have a distinct taste.

Cocktails

Bloody Belle: A Bourbon Based Bloody Mary

I’ve never been a fan of the Bloody Mary cocktail but I know that there’s a lot of people who swear by them. Especially on a Sunday morning after a long night of drinking or with friends at a Sunday brunch.

Banter

Bourbon Tip #5

Gear News

Wild Turkey Visitor Center Print

Bourbon & Banter is pleased to offer this limited edition fine art photo from the grand opening of the Wild Turkey visitor center. This photo captures the unique essence of the new visitor center which was built to resemble old tobacco barns.

Banter

Visiting Wild Turkey: A Photo Essay

Last week I had the honor of attending the grand opening of the new Wild Turkey visitor center and celebrate Jimmy Russell’s 60 years with the distillery.

Events

Win Tickets to the Kentucky Bourbon Tasting Experience

Two weeks ago we told you about the upcoming Kentucky Bourbon Tasting Experience hosted by The Filson Historical Society and featuring Bourbon Hall of Fame Member Mike Veach. The event is coming up on April 29th and tickets are still available.

Gear

Glencairn Glass vs Old Fashioned Glass

Whether it’s different types of wine, beer or a classic cocktail, there is a style and shape of glass for everything.

On The Road

Destination: Wild Turkey

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I’m heading down to Louisville and beyond to help Jimmy and Eddie Russell celebrate the grand opening of the new Wild Turkey visitor center on Tuesday evening. I’m pretty excited to be one of several whiskey writers/bloggers invited down for the event.