More and more “ house bourbons ” or “ store bourbons ” are coming to market, it’s Costco’s Kirkland brand, Liquor Barn’s Flatboat series , Binny’s Clark & Sheffield  lineup, or today’s selection - Chestnut Farms  - there is a common thread - they’re all from the 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.  Craft Names from a Distilling Giant I was recently in Austin, Texas for work and my co-worker shared that she and her partner were enamored with a great tasting bourbon for the

Close to downtown Lexington, Kentucky is The Distillery District . At one time, this area was a bustling industrial complex. Today, it is...

A few years ago, at Justins’  in Lexington, Kentucky, I saw an old bottle of Wild Turkey 101 from the early 1970s and wondered what it...

Double barreling isn’t a new sensation. Old Forester  pioneered the concept in 1910 when a fire in the bottling building caused a stir,...

It’s Summer in the Midwest. The last weeks of sweet corn season are winding up at our local Farmer’s Market and we’re enjoying all the...

They say that confession is “ good for the soul ”. I have to confess that this is a bottle I’ve seen on the shelf many a time, have...

In these challenging economic times, I’m always looking for a bargain - especially if there is a way to try multiple bourbons or whiskeys...

Wheated bourbons have caught the fancy of many whiskey lovers. While Maker’s Mark and Weller catch the eye of many consumers today, some...

The college football season was in full swing, and when I saw the display in the aisle, I knew I had to grab a bottle - if for no one...

I’ve shared on numerous occasions  that if you’ve got a cool-looking bottle, I’m probably stopping to take a look - and better yet, have...

Introduced in late 2024, J im Beam Winter Reserve  is a seasonal release of the flagship Jim Beam brand to compliment the brand’s...

A while back, we were in my favorite regional grocery chain scoping out the bottles behind the counter in the liquor section. It was...

As temperatures drop, I find my palate shifting towards malt whiskey and maltier bourbons. My wife’s maiden name is Floyd, and when we...

We’ve sampled the flagship bourbon  from Green River Distilling, as well as their wheated bourbon  offering. Today, we’re checking out...

The Woodford Reserve Distillery  was the site of my first KBT  tour. Everyone’s bourbon palate is different, but for me, this is one of...

Celebrate the holidays in true style with this cocktail combining the flavors and scents of the season - cranberry, maple syrup, and of...

Not long ago, we shared the story of Barmen 1873 Bourbon  - a whiskey created under the Coors - as in the beer producer - moniker. Today,...

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...

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....

We’ve already had a few cool days and the apple harvest is in full swing. Pair up the tastes of Fall with America’s Native Spirit to make...