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

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 102 min read


Cedar Ridge Straight Bourbon
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...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 92 min read


Johnny Drum Private Stock
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...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 273 min read


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

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 222 min read


Wilderness Trail 8-Year Wheated Bourbon
Wheated bourbons have caught the fancy of many whiskey lovers. While Maker’s Mark and Weller catch the eye of many consumers today, some...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 222 min read


Play Like a Champion Today Bourbon
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...

Joseph Bourbon
May 172 min read


TINCUP 10-Year Bourbon
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...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 92 min read


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

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 92 min read


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

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 93 min read


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

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 52 min read


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

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 52 min read


Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Hy-Vee Pick
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...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 13 min read


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

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 18, 20241 min read


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,...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 26, 20242 min read


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...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 20, 20242 min read


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....

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 22, 20242 min read


Apple Cocktail Recipes
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...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 21, 20241 min read


Bourbon Pecan Salmon
We’re always trying to eat better and one of the best ways is to get more fish into our weeknight dinners. If eating fish isn’t your “cup...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 17, 20241 min read


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...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 15, 20246 min read


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...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 7, 20242 min read
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