Cocktails

The Red Headed Stranger Cocktail Recipe

It was a very rainy 4th of July in my part of the country and as the day wore on it became increasingly clear that any fireworks I was going to get would have to come from a glass.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Mysterious Black & Gold Wax Maker’s Mark Bourbon Review

Kicking off the week with a unique guest blog post from Rush Thrift. Rush’s post is all about some of the rarer Maker’s Mark releases like the Limited Edition Green & Gold Wax bottles as well as the Select Black Wax bottle.

Banter

Give A Bottle of Bourbon

Cocktails

Cherry Smash Bourbon Cocktail Recipe

Christelle Lachapelle is our guest blog contributor today all the way from Voluntown, CT. She’s sharing a refreshing summer cocktail recipe with us that features on of her favorite bourbons, Bulleit.

Vintage Advertising

Belmont Bourbon Ad Circa 1938

Today’s vintage ad features Belmont Bourbon circa 1938 – “A Hearty Bourbon made from the rich, tender hearts of the grain!”.

Banter

Who’s Leading The Bourbon Conversation On Twitter Infographic – July 2013

Woke up this morning in the mood to look at some data. Not just any data mind you, bourbon data. More specifically, bourbon data on Twitter.

Events

This is How You Survive a Food & Drink Festival

Welcome to summer, sweltering season of The Festival. You’ve probably got how to survive summer musical festivals down (yes to rain boots, no to children and skipping out on sunscreen), but once you add alcoholic beverages and food to the mix, things can get a little dicey.

Cocktails

Basil Hayden’s Bourbon Cocktail RecipeThe Spicy Brown Blinker

Basil Hayden’s remains one of my everyday “go to” bourbons when I’m in the mood for something light and spicy. And in the middle of summer that’s more often than not.

Banter

Men Love Bourbon. Women Should Too.

Today’s blog post is from Katie Garrett. Katie hails from Pensacola, FL and is currently working on opening up the Old Hickory Whiskey Bar. I guess you could say that bourbon is very near and dear to her heart.

Vintage Advertising

Four Roses Whiskey Ad Circa 1962

It’s been hot and humid all week so I’m thinking a snow filled advertisement for Four Roses whiskey is perfect for today’s installment of vintage bourbon ads. This Four Roses ad is from 1962.

Banter

Johnnie Walker Resurrects Bruce Lee

Diageo’s iconic whisky brand, Johnnie Walker, has resurrected Bruce Lee for commercial promoting their Blue Label which represents the high-end of their whisky offerings.

Gear

German Light Bulb Voltage Tester Vintage Bar

I’m a sucker for a cool looking bar for the home or office. When I came across this 1920s German Light Bulb Voltage Tester bar this morning I knew I had to share it with everyone.

Banter

July Bourbon Wallpaper

This month’s bourbon wallpaper features Eagle Rare bourbon bottles waiting to be put into boxes for shipping. I refer to this photo as “Bourbon Soldiers” since the bottles are patiently awaiting deployment. This particular photo was taken while touring the Blanton’s bottling building at the Buffalo

Banter

Happy 4th of July | Drink American. Drink Bourbon.

Banter

Bourbon Is Whiskey Perfected

Vintage Advertising

Walkers Deluxe Bourbon Ad Circa 1960

Today’s featured bourbon ad is very timely considering I’m traveling with the family on vacation. It also offers some pretty good advice, “It’s great to take chances but not on your bourbon.” I can’t help but wonder what this ad concept would look like if created today.

Banter

Real Gentlemen May Prefer Flavored Whiskey, But Do They Know Any Better?

Good morning folks! I’m on the road traveling with the family to Colorado Springs for vacation so my posts are going to be irregular to say the least until after I get back. In my absence I thought I’d share a quick post submitted by B&B reader Matt Propst.  Matt, who resides in the greater Boston a

Banter

Best Bourbon Recipes for Summer Ad Circa 1960

It’s the first day of summer and we’re expecting a high of 94 degrees with humidity to match. Just the first day of many to come where the humidity hugs you like a wet blanket without any desire to ever let you go.

Banter

Bacon Snacks: Piglets Pecan and Bacon Snack

Came across this today when having my morning coffee and couldn’t resist sharing it with everyone. I’ve never tasted Piglets Bacon Snacks but it sure does look tasty.

Banter

Help Wanted: Seeking Bourbon Evangelists

The past 16 months have been very exciting here at Bourbon & Banter as I’ve watched my little bourbon blog continue to grow and attract loyal & passionate readers.

Banter

National Bourbon Day Wallpaper

Happy National Bourbon Day! To help celebrate this longstanding American holiday…just kidding. It’s a made up holiday by this company. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take advantage of a day created to celebrate what we all believe to be the best spirit on earth.

Banter

Drinking On A Budget: The 8 Cheapest Ways To Get Absolutely Trashed

Drinking on a budget? Looking to get the most bang for your buck? If so, I believe we have the perfect infographic to help you maximize your drinking on a budget efforts.

Bourbon

Father’s Day Bourbon Prints

Sure. You could buy your father another bottle of bourbon for Father’s Day but I suspect he’s already got a few behind the bar. Why not give him the gift of bourbon that he can hang on the walls of his office or man cave?

Cocktails

Strawberry Beret Drink Recipe by Joel Burton

Competition Update: We just learned that Joel took 3rd place in the competition. Congrats to Joel and the others for a job well done. As everyone knows I’m not a big cocktail drinker, but when I do find myself drinking one it’s got to be made from bourbon.

Vintage Advertising

Kentucky Tavern Bourbon Ad Circa 1947

Kentucky Tavern bourbon, “The Aristocrat of Bonds”. I’m not even sure how to interpret this slogan based on what I see in the ad below. I get more confused when I consider how bad the brand is today. If anyone has some insight into this ad let me know.