Very Old Barton 86
I find it interesting that in some stores, an everyday bourbon is readily available – on the shelf – and in other areas of the country,…
Bourbon Blueberry Buckle
Don’t mistake this buckle for a cobbler. Buckle is more cake-like or even fruit-filled coffee cake-like, as opposed to a traditional…
Kentucky Kiss
When the weather gets hot, you may find yourself reaching for a cocktail as opposed to a bourbon, neat. Here’s a great way to beat the…
Barmen 1873 Bourbon
Not long ago, my bourbon-hunting daughter gave me a ring to ask, “Would you like a Coors bourbon”? “A what?”, I replied. You read that…
Calumet Farm Small Batch 2024
In 2022, Calumet Farm rebranded their packaging from squat, shouldered-bottles with etched labeling to tall bottles highlighting their…
Clark & Sheffield Bottled-in-Bond
In today’s inflationary times, don’t overlook “store brands” or “house brands” of bourbon. A buddy recently texted me with a picture from…
5 Budget Bourbons to Fight Inflation
Americans are facing higher costs nearly everywhere – at the pump, at the supermarket, and even at the liquor store. Here are 5 tips + 2…
Chill Out: What You Need to Know about Bourbon Filtration
When Jim Beam Repeal Batch was released a few years back to commemorate Prohibition’s repeal, a phrase on the label in bold letters…
Benchmark Single Barrel
We’ve sampled traditional Benchmark, as well as their Top Floor and Bonded expressions. Today, we check out another in the Benchmark…
Traveller Whiskey
When I saw a display of this at a local food store, I eagerly snatched a bottle. The newest release from the Buffalo Trace Distillery,…