THE 7 KINGS OF KENTUCKY BOURBON To say that the bourbon industry is in the midst of a boom is an understatement. With more than $8 billion in global sales (up from just $376 million in 2002), bourbon has evolved from being the “Southern Gentleman’s drink” to replacing Gran Cru […]
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THE 7 KINGS OF KENTUCKY BOURBON To say that the bourbon industry is in the midst of a boom is an understatement. With more than $8 billion in global sales (up from just $376 million in 2002), bourbon has evolved from being the “Southern Gentleman’s drink” to replacing Gran Cru […]
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As the demand for limited-edition bourbon grows, many distilleries are now offering the most limited edition of all: a single barrel that is hand-picked by a liquor store, restaurant, or bar owner and bottled exclusively for that establishment. Along w…
I am in Chicago this week for work and the concierge at the hotel suggested I try the Berkshire Room. So, last night, I grabbed a cab and headed to Ohio Avenue and a bourbon lovers paradise. The Berkshire Room feels like you are walking into a Speakeasy. It is small, intimate and very well … Continue reading The Berkshire Room (Chicago)
A new bourbon documentary featuring several master distillers, actor Steve Zahn and above all the beauty of Kentucky premieres on Tuesday, Feb. 20, on all digital movie providers (iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, etc.), and after a screening on Sunday, I…..
Thursday had us on the road early in order to get to Buffalo Trace by 9:00 a.m. We arrived and I let the gift shop folks know that we were there to see the BT Barrel Program Manager, Beau. About 10 minutes later Beau shows up and apologizes…
The particulars of this year’s BTAC (Buffalo Trace Antique Collection) have been floating around on the interwebs today. Here are the official release letters if you’d like more detail. My favorite pictured above.
George T. Stagg
William …
Bottom of the Barrel Podcast #3! Hurray, it’s podcast number 3: What about the Beams? Wherein we discuss the Beam family in distilling, non-traditional bourbon cocktails, our experiences at the Bourbon Classic and Bacon and Bourbon South Carolina as well as a tasting of some widely available bourbons. Enjoy, and as always, cheers! Links of…
