Joseph Bourbon
Witness Bourbon Whiskey
Years ago, I put a Pioneer Seed hat on my Christmas List. I ended up receiving a Pioneer Seed jacket instead, that at the time, was...
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Joseph Bourbon
- Sep 24
- 3 min
Russell's Reserve Private Barrel Selection
Recently, Facebook reminded me of one of my favorite nights. My youngest was a senior in college and was following a local bourbon group...
Joseph Bourbon
- Sep 9
- 2 min
What's with Barrel Char?
There are plenty of legends when it comes to charred barrels. One tale is that of Elijah Craig and how his barn caught fire burning only...
Joseph Bourbon
- Sep 9
- 3 min
My Favorite Whiskeys for Fall
While Fall is one of my favorite seasons, and while I’d love it to be longer, it seems as though marketers are pushing the unofficial...
Joseph Bourbon
- Sep 3
- 3 min
Ancient Age
Looking "high" and "low" for bourbon? Over the past 75 years, Ancient Age has been both a "top shelf" and a "bottom shelf" bourbon. What...
Joseph Bourbon
- Aug 27
- 2 min
Huber's Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I recently visited Oak & Flame - a small town store with a huge bourbon selection. As I chatted with the storekeeper on some of their...
Joseph Bourbon
- Aug 20
- 2 min
Kentucky Silk
Horse racing and bourbon are two pastimes that are like peanut butter and chocolate and "just go together". Kentucky Silk marries these...
Joseph Bourbon
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Daviess County Toasted Barrel Finish
I confess that I often see things and quickly attribute or connect them with something very different. One time, our family was traveling...
Joseph Bourbon
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Green River Wheated Bourbon
Rye tends to be the dominant flavoring grain for many popular bourbons. Julian "Pappy" Van Winkle Sr. popularized wheated bourbons with...
Joseph Bourbon
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Bardstown Bourbon Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
Bardstown Bourbon Company, a distilling partner for many whiskey brands, recently introduced two renditions of its own - now, flagship...
Joseph Bourbon
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Willett Family Reserve Rye Whiskey
I've seen these bottles adorn many behind the case shelves and have heard good things about this whiskey. While MGP in Lawrenceburg,...
Joseph Bourbon
- Jul 16
- 3 min
Castle & Key Bourbon Small Batch #5
Castle & Key continues to breathe new life into the Old Taylor Distillery in Frankfort, turning out their own whiskey as well as contract...
Joseph Bourbon
- Jun 25
- 1 min
Bourbon Butter Cake
Perfect on its own, this buttery cake is the perfect compliment to fresh summer berries and whipped cream. Ingredients 1/2 pound (2...
Joseph Bourbon
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Bardstown Origin Series Bourbon
After a long wait, one of the most innovative distilleries has its own 100% estate-distilled product. For several years, Bardstown...
Joseph Bourbon
- Jun 4
- 3 min
Bourbon on Main
We were headed to the Old Taylor Tour at Buffalo Trace. With time to spare, we decided to check out a pub-style restaurant - Bourbon on...
Joseph Bourbon
- Jun 4
- 2 min
Jim Beam Double Oak
As I stared at the shelves for something to purchase, my eyes caught a bottle that I hadn't purchased in a while. In these inflationary...
Joseph Bourbon
- May 29
- 2 min
Maker's Mark Private Selection BloNo HyVee #2
Five staves; 1001 possibilities. The Maker's Mark Private Selection allows retail partners to utilize 5 different staves - up to a total...
Joseph Bourbon
- May 21
- 2 min
Benchmark Top Floor
On my last visit to The Bluegrass, in my favorite regional grocery store's spirits section, I was amazed by a dizzying array of Benchmark...
Joseph Bourbon
- May 14
- 3 min
Suntory World Whisky AO
I highly recommend building relationships and networks with store owners and managers. As I perused the shelves and the "behind the...
Joseph Bourbon
- Apr 22
- 1 min
Bourbon Apple Butter Pork Chops
Blending sweet and savory notes, this exquisite glaze dresses up even the simplest pork chops and keeps them moist and juicy. Ingredients...
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