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Cream of Kentucky Bourbon Ad Circa 1938

Woke up this morning excited to be heading into my birthday weekend only to be hit with an excruciating migraine headache that knocked me on my ass.  Not exactly the way I intended to welcome the weekend.

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Bourbon Drinkers Tip Big

Adding to the always amusing Bourbon vs Scotch debate let me ask you a question. Who tips bigger? If you said Bourbon drinkers you’d be right.

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Bourbon. The Search Is On.

If you’re a regular reader of Bourbon & Banter it won’t come as a surprise that Bourbon is extremely popular these days. It’s taken the U.Ss by storm and is increasing it’s marketshare overseas as well.

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12 Months of Bourbon Wallpaper

Welcome to Monday and another week. I know that we’re already looking towards the weekend and the opportunity to enjoy some Bourbon with good friends. To help make the week go by a little easier I’d like to give you a gift that will keep on giving.

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I.W. Harper Bourbon Ad Circa 1962

Happy 1st Friday in January! Whether you’ve had a short week or a full week of work I hope you’ll be able to relax this weekend and further recuperate from the holidays. As you take each sip of Bourbon this weekend, remember that 2013 is a new year and full of opportunity.

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful celebration last night. I know many of you will be getting started slowly this morning so I’ll keep the written word to a minimum.

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HERE’S TO AN AMAZING 2013…

Happy New Year’s Eve everyone!  I trust that everyone has their plans all set for celebrating the end of 2012.

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Old Forester Bourbon Ad Circa 1973

If you talk to Jimmy Russell and bring up Wild Turkey’s competitors, he’ll tell you that “We’re all good friends.” And while he means that sincerely, it doesn’t mean that the marketing folks are always ready to sit down around the table and share a drink with their competitive cousins.

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Celebrating Christmas Bourbon Style

Merry Christmas Everyone! I hope your holiday is off to a grand start and that you’ll be enjoying Bourbon throughout the day and well into the evening.

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Why Santa And Whiskey Don’t Mix

Merry Christmas Eve everyone! I didn’t plan on having a blog post today but I stumbled across this little gem this morning and decided that in the spirit of the holidays I should share it with you. Let’s just say it’s a great example of why Santa & whiskey don’t mix.

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Old Grand Dad Bourbon Christmas Ad Circa 1974

If you’re reading this the Mayans didn’t get it right. At least not yet. In either case it means you get another opportunity to enjoy a great vintage Bourbon advertisement. Today’s featured advertisement is from Old Grand Dad Bourbon and is from December 1974.

Drinking Accessory Reviews

Ice Ball Mold for Perfect Ice Spheres

We’re big fans of ice balls and molds here at Bourbon & Banter. And this prosumer model from Japan is no exception. While the cost is a bit high for our budget at $180, it might just be perfect for those of you who do a lot of entertaining or own a small bar.

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Bourbon Proof Prints Have Arrived

A little over ten days ago I officially announced the launch of my Bourbon Proof Fine Art Bourbon photos. Last night I received my first personal order of the prints and I couldn’t be happier. They turned out amazing and I can’t wait to put them up on the walls of my office.

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Hunter S. Thompson & Santa Claus

It is all well and good for children and acid freaks to still believe in Santa Claus — but it is still a profoundly morbid day for us working professionals.

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Wild Turkey Bourbon Ad Circa 1959

Time to kick off the weekend with a little Wild Turkey circa 1959.  Here’s wishing everyone an enjoyable and safe weekend!

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2012 Bourbon Pilgrimage, Day 2 | Four Roses & Wild Turkey

This is part 2 of what will be a three-part post recapping the 2012 Bourbon & Banter Pilgrimage.

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Barrel Proof Fine Art Bourbon Photos

I know it’s a Saturday and I usually don’t post anything to the blog, but I’m pretty excited about this one and I couldn’t wait until Monday to share it with everyone. I hope you don’t mind the weekend interruption and some bourbon photos. In addition to my passion for Bourbon, I’m pretty addicted t

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Crab Orchard Bourbon Ad Circa 1934

In celebration of Repeal Day this week, we’re going way back to feature this Crab Orchard Bourbon ad from 1934. Looks like the bourbon distilleries wasted no time in getting their ads back into the market and attacking those that were selling inferior booze due to the boom in sales.

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An Old Fashion Mystery

I was contacted today by a woman researching some Old Fashion glasses she recently bought. She’s trying to discover the origin of the glasses that seem to tell the story of the Old Fashion drink recipe.

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Hangover Cures From Around The World

As we head into the busy holiday drinking season I thought I should post this list of Hangover Cures From Around The World as a public service announcement those readers who may find themselves in need of assistance.

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Introducing The Shot Flask

“The Shot Flask is a drinking flask with a twist. In addition to its premium, stainless steel & bonded leather wrapping, the Shot Flask contains a hidden cup allowing you to pour a precise 2-ounce shot whenever and wherever desired.

Whiskey in the Winter Recap

Winter is the perfect time of year to enjoy whiskey. So when I heard that Synergy Productions was holding their first ever “Whiskey in the Winter” event on Saturday, December 1st, I knew I had to attend.

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Antique Kentucky Bourbon Ad Circa 1962

Today’s vintage bourbon ad comes from 1962 and features Antique Kentucky Bourbon. You can find a good discussion about this brand over on StraightBourbon.com.

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Hanging Out With Tom Bulleit

Had a blast last night hanging out with Tom Bulleit at an industry event hosted by the fine folks over at Wirtz Beverage Group. I’m going to post a more detailed entry about the event in a few days but I wanted to put a final call out for any questions people would like me to ask Tom Bulleit.

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Q&A with Trey Zoeller of Jefferson’s Bourbon

A few weeks ago I sat down with Trey Zoeller of Jefferson’s Bourbon before our bourbon dinner & tasting.  I was able to ask him a few Bourbon & Banter questions, along with some reader-submitted questions. Here’s a recap of our conversation.