Bourbon’s Future
I am often asked the question “What do you see in the future for Bourbon? Will the Bourbon Boom last?” I am no fortune teller, so my opinion is just that, an opinion. However, I will attempt to tell the… Continue Reading →
Bourbon Trends
Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series: The Heart Release
The other day I was invited to be part of the Kentucky media Zoom tasting of the latest Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series. It was a very interesting tasting. The latest Wood Finishing Series is being called “2.0” by the… Continue Reading →
Greater Cincinnati Bourbon Society Ten Year Anniversary
I was recently asked to speak at the tenth anniversary meeting of the Greater Cincinnati Bourbon Society. I was the first speaker at their first meeting back in 2014. They have had me back several times since then and I… Continue Reading →
A Wheat Recipe Bourbon To Replace Weller Special Reserve
This is a question I am often asked: “What should I get when I can’t find Weller Special Reserve?” It is a relevant question as Weller has gotten hard to find and is expensive when you locate it. When I… Continue Reading →
Michter’s Is Named 2023 Most Admired Whiskey
Michter’s has been named the Most Admired Whiskey in 2023 by Drinks International, an international group made up of spirit buyers, journalist, bartenders and whiskey experts from more than 20 countries. It is a significant achievement, being the first…
The 10 Millionth Barrel At Heaven Hill
Last week I was invited to the ceremonial barreling of the 10 millionth barrel at Heaven Hill Distillery. It was an impressive affair with the heads of the family, Master Distillers and Kentucky Governor Beshear. It is a feat of… Continue Reading …
Building A Bourbon Collection: Part Two – Expanding Your Collection
In part one of this blog, I listed the basic bottles for a Bourbon collection. I am now going to expand upon that collection, starting with getting some more bottles from those heritage distillers. These bottles are as follows:Brown-Forman: Woodford……
Building A Bourbon Collection: Part One –The Basics
I have a friend who is new to Bourbon and wants to build his Bourbon collection. He does not know where to start so I am going to write this blog as a guideline for those wanting to build a… Continue Reading →
A Few Thoughts On Bourbon
Bourbon is a subject that has interested me for over thirty years now. There are a few random thoughts on the subject that I thought I would share with you today. Bourbon got its start as a corn whiskey made… Continue Reading →
Bourbon In The 1890s
There are many parallels between what was happening to the Bourbon industry in the 1890s and what is happening in the industry today. I thought I would take a look at the industry then and now. First during the 1890s,… Continue Reading →