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Door County Bourbon Whiskey
Over the holidays, we received a package from a Wisconsin family member. Inside were two of our favorite things – Door County Coffee and...

Joseph Bourbon
Apr 11, 20212 min read


Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch
Evan Williams has several entry-level expressions, including Evan Williams Black, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond (one of the best bargains...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 28, 20212 min read


Bird Dog 7-Year Small Batch
I always keep my eyes open in those small, out-of-the-way liquor stores as you’ll never know what you find. This 7-year bourbon caught my...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 28, 20212 min read


Whiskey Acres Bottled in Bond
Two years ago, I visited the Whiskey Acres Distillery in DeKalb, Illinois with a bourbon buddy. As it was, the distillery operated by Jim...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 23, 20213 min read


1792 Small Batch
I recently came across this selection from the Barton Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. We enjoyed the upsell from the small batch...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 16, 20211 min read


Bushmills Black Bush and Red Bush
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate with an Irish Whiskey on the day when everyone is, at least a little bit, Irish at...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 20, 20212 min read


Elijah Craig Ricky's Pick
Not long ago, my bourbon-hunting daughter helped with a historic review of traditional Elijah Craig Small Batch. When I saw this store...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 14, 20212 min read


Jim Beam Black
Jim Beam White Label is standard affair and for many serves as an entry-level foray into bourbon. It’s a smooth, easy-drinker that’s...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 14, 20212 min read


Bulleit 10-Year
Bulleit Bourbon is one of the hottest brands on the market today, attracting many fans of all ages. We had the opportunity to try this on...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 14, 20212 min read


Battle of the Bourbons: Old Forester 1910 vs. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
I’ve been wanting to compare these two double-barreled products – both produced by Brown-Forman – for quite some time. They’re very...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 7, 20212 min read


Wheated Bourbons Blind Tasting
I recently got together with family for a Blind Tasting of 4 wheated bourbons. If you haven’t had the opportunity to conduct a tasting,...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 7, 20213 min read


Bernheim Wheat Whiskey
A few months ago, I rode shotgun with my bourbon-hunting daughter to help her transport a friend’s horse to her new home. As we sat down...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 6, 20212 min read


Duke Bourbon
I recently received a bottle of Duke Bourbon as a holiday gift. While many would be too young to appreciate the legendary Duke, I...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 2, 20212 min read


5 Bourbons for the Big Game
We put together a list of our #1 draft picks for this year’s Big Game. As the game comes just a few days before love’s special day, this...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 2, 20213 min read


Wilderness Trail Small Batch
We’ve enjoyed several products from newer distillers that are doing things right, including Wilderness Trail and New Riff. Both have been...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 31, 20213 min read


Old Grand-Dad Bonded
I was in need of an every-day drinker that wouldn’t break the bank. While the entry Old Grand-Dad is a low 80-proof, and the Old...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 3, 20212 min read


Rebel 100
One of the newest additions to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky. We’ve sampled some of their...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 3, 20213 min read


Blind Tasting
I recently got together with a couple of friends for a Blind Tasting of 5 unique bourbons – I contributed two (known only to me) and my...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 31, 20202 min read


Peerless Small Batch
With new distilleries popping up sporting a DSP (Distilled Spirits Producer) number in the 20,000s, it’s incredible to still have ties...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 30, 20203 min read


Bardstown Fusion Series #3
One of the newest additions to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is the Bardstown Bourbon Company. While relatively new to the scene, they bring...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 6, 20203 min read
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