Author name: Joseph Bourbon

Close to downtown Lexington, Kentucky is The Distillery District . At one time, this area was a bustling industrial complex. Today, it is…

A few years ago, at Justins’  in Lexington, Kentucky, I saw an old bottle of Wild Turkey 101 from the early 1970s and wondered what it…

Double barreling isn’t a new sensation. Old Forester  pioneered the concept in 1910 when a fire in the bottling building caused a stir,…

It’s Summer in the Midwest. The last weeks of sweet corn season are winding up at our local Farmer’s Market and we’re enjoying all the…

They say that confession is “ good for the soul ”. I have to confess that this is a bottle I’ve seen on the shelf many a time, have…

In these challenging economic times, I’m always looking for a bargain – especially if there is a way to try multiple bourbons or whiskeys…

Wheated bourbons have caught the fancy of many whiskey lovers. While Maker’s Mark and Weller catch the eye of many consumers today, some…

The college football season was in full swing, and when I saw the display in the aisle, I knew I had to grab a bottle – if for no one…

I’ve shared on numerous occasions  that if you’ve got a cool-looking bottle, I’m probably stopping to take a look – and better yet, have…

Introduced in late 2024, J im Beam Winter Reserve  is a seasonal release of the flagship Jim Beam brand to compliment the brand’s…