One of the things I enjoy most about bourbon is finding a bottle that drinks well above its price point. That's exactly what happened when I came across this bottle of Four Roses Single Barrel OESF. Even better, I found it on sale at a major Kentucky grocery store for around $40, which feels like stealing in today's bourbon market. A Little Four Roses History Few bourbon brands have a story as interesting as Four Roses. Founded in the late 1800s, Four Roses built a strong fol

One of my favorite parts of visiting Kentucky bourbon country is discovering bottles that never make it to the shelves back home. During a recent stop at the Wild Turkey Distillery gift shop in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, I found a bottle that immediately demanded attention: a Wild Turkey Private Selection Distiller's Select. It's one of those purchases that reminds you why distillery gift shops are worth exploring. A Legacy Built Along the Kentucky River Wild Turkey's story stre

Earlier this year, I was at an equestrian competition – along with 80,000 of my closest horse-crazy fans where Castle & Key was also a sponsor with their mobile bourbon bars interspersed around the course. I’ve toured and tasted Castle & Key bourbon in the past, but some of their younger bourbons left me wanting more. This day, though, I had the opportunity to try Castle & Key 6-Year Small Batch before I bought a bottle. Let’s just say, there wasn’t a big delay. From Ruins to

Every now and then, you come across a bourbon that reminds you proof isn't everything. Sure, bourbon enthusiasts love to chase big numbers. Higher proof often means bigger flavor, bolder character, and more intensity. But occasionally, a bottle manages to deliver all that extra proof without beating up your palate along the way. That's exactly what I found with Duck Club High Brass Bourbon. About Duck Club Bourbon Duck Club Bourbon draws inspiration from America's long tradit