Five Trail Whiskey
Not long ago, we shared the story of Barmen 1873 Bourbon – a whiskey created under the Coors – as in the beer producer – moniker. Today,…
Bourbon Reviews
Old Pepper Bottled-in-Bond
I’ve shared on several occasions how I’m a huge believer in the transparency and disclosure offered by the Bottled-in-Bond Act and…
Boone County Founders Reserve
I’m always up for trying new spirits and today we take on a spirit that claims it is made by ghosts – Boone County Founders Reserve….
Woodford Reserve Tour Revisited
The Woodford Reserve Distillery is where my bourbon journey began. It was here that I first stood in a multi-story rickhouse, inhaled…
Boondocks 6-Year Bourbon
There are a host of unappreciated bourbon brands on the shelves today – some good, some bad, and some downright nasty. Where does…
6 Bourbons for Tailgating
It’s that beautiful time of the year, with crisp notes in the air, an occasional frost on the ground, and trees beginning to explode in a…
Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Bourbon
Every few years, something truly innovative comes along. This year, it’s been nearly seven years in the making – Heaven Hill Grain to…
Kentucky Spirit Camp Nelson
I’ve shared before that bourbon drinkers clearly fall into two camps when it comes to Wild Turkey – either they love it or hate it; I…
Ben Holladay 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond
Earlier this year, we sampled the 6-Year Soft Red Wheat expression from Holladay; today we’re sinking our teeth into its older brother -…
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,…