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Rebel Distiller's Collection
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
Dec 5, 20213 min read


Woodford Reserve Chocolate Malt Whisper
Woodford Reserve has been upping their game of late, with special releases and Distillery Series selections. But sometimes, accidents...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 4, 20212 min read


Pinhook Bourbon Heist
We all try to look for good deals when we're shopping - you know, to find something on sale or to find something at a bargain that's a...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 27, 20212 min read


Wilderness Trail Distillery
I was introduced to Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville, Kentucky a few years ago as we were meeting with friends in the Bluegrass....

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 14, 20216 min read


Glenn's Creek Distilling
The history of bourbon in the Bluegrass is rich and varied, with tales of great success, the deep heritage of by-gone eras, and the...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 13, 20215 min read


Heaven Hill Quality House
I’m a fan of many of the products from Heaven Hill - one of the largest family-owned spirits companies in the world. Many flock to their...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 7, 20212 min read


Old Williamsburg
I'm always intrigued to try new whiskeys and expand my palate. We were in the Bluegrass wandering through a cavernous regional liquor...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 7, 20212 min read


Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Knob Creek Small Batch is one of the best bourbons in the $25-$35 price range. The return of the 9-year age statement has only elevated...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 31, 20212 min read


Restoration Rye Spring 2021
Castle & Key Distillery, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, remains one of my favorite bourbon tours. The history present at the site - the...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 31, 20212 min read


New Riff Single Barrel
I was recently at Justins’ House of Bourbon in Lexington, Kentucky and noticed this new barrel pick - New Riff Single Barrel. These are...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 24, 20213 min read


George Dickel Bourbon
I was recently in my favorite Midwestern grocery store and as I reviewed their expanded whiskey selection, George Dickel Bourbon Whiskey...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 23, 20212 min read


Evan Williams Single Barrel
In several articles, I've highlighted the quality of some of Heaven Hill's signature bourbons, including premium brands Elijah Craig and...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 9, 20212 min read


Old Wm. Tarr Manchester Reserve
I've shared before that I'm a sucker for a cool-looking bottle. In an out-of-the-way liquor store in the Bluegrass, I came across Old Wm....

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 9, 20212 min read


Bourbons You Can Actually Buy
I recently attended a bourbon pairing birthday party for a dear friend. As you might imagine, the conversation turned to America's native...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 26, 20214 min read


Wild Turkey 101
I have a buddy who is a Wild Turkey fiend. He is an absolute super-fan. And while Wild Turkey wasn't the first bourbon I reached for, I...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 25, 20213 min read


Old Soul 13-Year
A dear friend shared this bottle with me recently to celebrate the end of one career, and the beginning of another. Not much is known...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 29, 20213 min read


Ezra Brooks 99
One of the newest members of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky. We’ve sampled some of their...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 29, 20212 min read


Justins' House of Bourbon
If there is such a thing as "bourbon bromance", I may have just discovered it. This isn't a typical bourbon distillery tour - this is a...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 22, 20212 min read


Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey
Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey is a relatively new introduction to the American Whiskey space. While the bottles may be new, the...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 22, 20213 min read


Maker's Mark Private Selection BloNo HyVee Series #1
Some of my favorite bourbon-hunting spots are grocery stores. Depending on the venue, there can be great prices as well as unique finds....

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 22, 20212 min read
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