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Buffalo Trace
For hundreds, perhaps even thousands of years, buffalo carved paths through the American wilderness. Early settlers to Kentucky followed...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 13, 20213 min read


Maker's Mark Private Selection
I recently happened across this bottle at AJ’s Wine & Spirits in Mahomet, Illinois. We enjoyed the Maker’s Private Select from the Black...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 6, 20212 min read


Henry McKenna
While it’s older brother, Henry McKenna 10-Year Bottled-in-Bond has been receiving all of the press and awards of late, many pass by its...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 5, 20212 min read


Mellow Corn Whiskey
I’ve noticed the colorful label of this bottom-shelf whiskey on many visits to the local stores. The label hearkens back to a simpler...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 5, 20213 min read


George Dickel Hand Selected Barrel
Not too long ago, we reviewed the very popular 13-Year Bottled-in-Bond rendition from the Cascade Hollow Distillery. We’ve also had a...

Joseph Bourbon
May 22, 20212 min read


Evan Williams Black Label
We've tried Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch as well as it's Bottled-in-Bond sibling, but haven't conducted a formal tasting of Heaven...

Joseph Bourbon
May 16, 20212 min read


Fresh Bourbon
Sean and Tia Edwards - founders of Fresh Bourbon - have been recognized as the first Black-owned distillery in the Commonwealth of...

Joseph Bourbon
May 16, 20212 min read


Baker's
Age statements have become somewhat of a rarity lately in the bourbon industry. At Beam-Suntory, parent of the Jim Beam family of...

Joseph Bourbon
Apr 18, 20212 min read


Restoration Rye
When we toured Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, the only spirits available were artisanal gin and vodka. The...

Joseph Bourbon
Apr 18, 20213 min read


Town Branch Double Barreled Bourbon
It’s been a while since we last reviewed a product from Lexington Brewing & Distilling. This limited release caught our eye and we...

Joseph Bourbon
Apr 11, 20212 min read


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
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