Banter

Life On The Road With Whisky’s Wanderers via WhiskyCast HD

Came across this video from our friends over at WhiskyCast HD and thought I’d share it with everyone. Perfect way to slip into the weekend.  Hope you enjoy “Life on the Road with Whisky’s Wanderers”.

Events

What I Learned from the San Antonio Cocktail Conference: Cocktail Shading with Gastriques

Whether a seasoned bartender or just a cocktail enthusiast (and really, who isn’t?), the San Antonio Cocktail Conference was an experience not to be missed.

Gear News

Custom Design Bourbon Flasks for Valentine’s Day

We’re pleased to announce the addition of 3 new custom designed flasks to our online store. We’ve been working on these for a while and couldn’t be more thrilled to finally make them available.

Banter

1st Down and Bourbon Winner

We’re pleased to announce that Brandon Smith (@SmittyOD) is the winner of this year’s 1st Down and Bourbon giveaway. His name was randomly chosen from everyone that entered the contest and he’ll be receiving a special bourbon schwag pak in the mail within the next few weeks. Congrats Brandon!

Banter

1st Down and Bourbon Giveaway

You are drinking bourbon for today’s big game, right? Would you like to win some cool bourbon schwag for your efforts? Participate in our 1st Down and Bourbon promotion today and you might just be the lucky winner of an extra special bourbon schwag pack from Bourbon & Banter.

Banter

Another POV on Suntory Buying Beam

Trying out a new post format using the video capabilities built into my MAC. After you watch the video let me know what you think about the format. If folks like it I’ll be able to post more content quicker and on a more regulated schedule.

Banter

Old Forester As Windshield Fluid

Here’s something you don’t see every day. Received this photo from a friend down in South Alabama. Apparently the windshield wiper fluid sold at stores doesn’t work in the cold weather they’ve been experiencing. He told me that Old Forester works perfectly and keeps his windshield ice free.

Events

San Antonio Cocktail Conference 2014 Recap

Disclaimer: The San Antonio Cocktail Conference provided Bourbon & Banter writers with lodging and access to the conference and events. All other travel costs were the responsibility of the attending writers.

Cocktails

Honey and Spice…Deliciously Nice!

Regardless of where you are in the country, old man winter has definitely settled in and seems to be getting cozy.  And my only answer to that is to retreat inside with something to warm you up.

Events

San Antonio Cocktail Conference: Opening Night Party

The 2014 San Antonio Cocktail Conference kicked off last night with an epic cocktail party. At the historic and ornately decorated Majestic Theater in downtown San Antonio you could find three floors of elaborate cocktails as well as food from local restaurants being served in every corner.

Events

Ready for Bourbon & Banter at the San Antonio Cocktail Conference?

I am very excited to announce….ok I take that back. Excited doesn’t even begin to cover it. I am ecstatic beyond belief to announce that Erin Petrey and I will be attending the San Antonio Cocktail Conference this coming holiday weekend.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Jim Beam Single Barrel Bourbon Review

It’s amazing what can happen overnight.  I recorded our Jim Beam Single Barrel bourbon review on Sunday night, January 12th, and went to bed thinking about the long history of the Jim Beam brand and how they’ve worked hard over the years to bring American bourbon everyone around the world.

Industry News

Beam to be sold to Suntory for $16 billion

Nothing like going to bed on your birthday and waking up to news that Japan’s Suntory Holdings Ltd is planning to purchase Beam for $16 billion. If everything goes as planned, Suntory would become the world’s 3rd largest maker of distiller drinks.

Bottled Cocktails

High West Barreled Boulevardier Review

Typically speaking, I prefer my bourbon neat. No ice, no additional water and certainly no mixers that would mask the flavors of my beloved whiskey. However, in the last decade, classic cocktails have been making a comeback. If you’re a regular of Bourbon & Banter, you’re already well aware of this.

Banter

In Politics, You are What You Drink

Check out this banter inducing chart courtesy of the folks over at The Washington Post. You can check out the original article here to get the complete back story on the chart and data behind it. Let us know how accurate it is based on your own personal drinking habits and your close friends.

Cocktails

Celebrate New Year’s with a Seelbach Cocktail

While everyone around you is toasting the new year with a glass of champagne there is no reason not to sip on some bourbon instead if that is what you enjoy. But before you write off the bubbly completely may I suggest a classic cocktail that combines the best of both worlds?

Banter

Old Taylor Bourbon Ad Circa 1949

Banter

Merry Christmas 2013

From all of us at Bourbon & Banter we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season. Now, let’s open the bourbon and get this party started. Who’s with us?

Banter

Santa Doesn’t Need Anymore Cookies

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Kentucky Tavern Bourbon Ad Circa 1949

It’s time to start featuring some holiday themed bourbon ads from the vintage archives. Let’s kick things off with this classic from Kentucky Tavern bourbon. They didn’t just offer one holiday package but a total of 3 festive gift options.

Events

5 Things NOT to do at a Whiskey Festival

Whiskey festivals are amazing. A whole room full of every kind of whiskey under the sun along with whiskey lovers to talk about it, mixologists mixing cocktails with it, and food made with it. I am sure you don’t need any more convincing that this is a great idea.

Gear News

Last Minute Deals on Bourbon Gifts

The holidays are upon us and for many time is running out to find that perfect gift for the bourbon lover in their life. We know how hard it can be to shop for people like us.

Banter

Beyond the Barrel: A Conversation with Kentucky Artist, Tess Larimore

It is no surprise that the Bourbon industry has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past couple of years. The enthusiasm for the Kentucky spirit has done wonderful things for the economy of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, but has also opened new doors of opportunity to others in the state.

Banter

Would Don Draper Kick My Ass?

Couldn’t resist posting this on the blog as well as Facebook. Make sure to make this your mantra as you head into the office holiday party season. It might just save your life.

Banter

Four Roses Bourbon Ad Circa 1944

Woke up this morning to the sound of freezing rain hitting my bedroom windows. All I wanted to do was stay in my warm bed and sleep through the bad weather. Unfortunately I had to get up and trudge on into work.