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    Happy Birthday Bottled-in-Bond Act
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Feb 13
    • 4 min

    Happy Birthday Bottled-in-Bond Act

    Some days are turning points in history, from whence all other days are measured. Whether it's April 19, 1775 when the "shot was heard...
    It's For the Blog!
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Feb 12
    • 3 min

    It's For the Blog!

    Time moves in an interesting dichotomy - at times fast, at other times, slow. I look back at trips and tours I've taken. They feel like...
    The Olympics, Horses, and Spirits
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Jul 26, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Olympics, Horses, and Spirits

    As the Woodford Reserve advertisement shares (with a voice over from Kentucky native George Clooney), “In Kentucky, horses are...
    Blogging in a Pandemic
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Feb 7, 2021
    • 4 min

    Blogging in a Pandemic

    Wow! Can it really be two years? Two years [and a lot of bourbon] ago, I started sharing my love of America’s Native Spirit – sharing...
    BOURBON AND BLOGGING
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Feb 24, 2020
    • 2 min

    BOURBON AND BLOGGING

    Twelve months ago, I took a leap of faith. I’ve always loved writing and sharing folksy and whimsical tips, trivia, and knowledge. And,...
    5 WAYS TO PROOF YOUR LOVE
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Feb 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    5 WAYS TO PROOF YOUR LOVE

    Wanting to show that bourbon-lover how much they’re loved? Surprise them with a gift that reflects not only your appreciation and...
    6 BEST BOURBONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS  
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Dec 17, 2019
    • 4 min

    6 BEST BOURBONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS 

    If the upcoming holidays find you hosting or bringing a hostess gift, consider adding some native spirit to the festivities. Here’s a...
    8 BEST BOURBONS FOR GIFTING
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Dec 10, 2019
    • 4 min

    8 BEST BOURBONS FOR GIFTING

    Looking to get your favorite family member, friend, or co-worker a boozy and unique gift this holiday season? Checkout out the best...
    5 Best Bourbons for Thanksgiving
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Nov 27, 2019
    • 3 min

    5 Best Bourbons for Thanksgiving

    Hosting Thanksgiving this year and wondering what bourbons would make a hit for bourbon-lovers and novices alike? Here’s a shopping list...
    The Art of Smelling 100 Proof
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Nov 15, 2019
    • 3 min

    The Art of Smelling 100 Proof

    There are some days it’s hard when you’re leaving for work and you just want to carry that favorite scent with you. No – not Old Spice or...
    5 Must Go Places in Louisville
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Oct 2, 2019
    • 5 min

    5 Must Go Places in Louisville

    Whether you call it the “Gateway to the South”, “Derby City”, or just “The ‘Ville”, if you’re looking for a weekend bourbon getaway,...
    19 Things to Do in Lexington
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Aug 15, 2019
    • 6 min

    19 Things to Do in Lexington

    I’ve spent a lot of time in Lexington, KY over the years. From a quick weekend getaway to horse competitions to distillery tours, I’ve...
    Horse Racing Cocktails
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Jul 25, 2019
    • 2 min

    Horse Racing Cocktails

    It’s Triple Crown Time! While you’ll want to include Mint Juleps as a must-have at your horse racing parties, don’t forget about some of...
    5 Best Summer Bourbons
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Jul 12, 2019
    • 2 min

    5 Best Summer Bourbons

    1. Four Roses Yellow Label Four Roses “Yellow” Label – now more of a tan color – and small batch or both good options for summer time...
    Ruth Hunt Bourbon Balls
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Jul 6, 2019
    • 2 min

    Ruth Hunt Bourbon Balls

    If you’ve toured a Kentucky distillery, chances are you were served a bourbon ball from a small list of manufacturers – Ruth Hunt Candies...
    5 [Boozy] Ways to Celebrate National Dairy Month
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Jun 17, 2019
    • 1 min

    5 [Boozy] Ways to Celebrate National Dairy Month

    June is National Dairy Month. Beyond the traditional milk and ice cream, check out these boozy ways to celebrate the month. Buffalo Trace...
    Maker's Mark Ambassador Program
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Jun 9, 2019
    • 2 min

    Maker's Mark Ambassador Program

    A few years ago, I received probably one of the best FREE gifts ever – a membership in the Maker’s Mark Ambassador Program. Oftentimes in...
    Best Horse Racing Bourbons
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Jun 7, 2019
    • 4 min

    Best Horse Racing Bourbons

    Walking into a liquor store and I’m immediately drawn to bottles with horses. Horses. Bourbon. What’s more Kentucky than that? That same...
    6 Best Last-Minute Bourbon-Inspired Gifts
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Jun 3, 2019
    • 3 min

    6 Best Last-Minute Bourbon-Inspired Gifts

    If you’ve waited too long to get Dad (or mom, or friend, or half-sibling you talk to twice a year) a gift, have no fear – Amazon Prime is...
    Springtime. Derby Time. Julep Time.  
    Joseph Bourbon
    • Apr 20, 2019
    • 3 min

    Springtime. Derby Time. Julep Time. 

    Nothing ushers in the advent of springtime more than the start of horse racing’s triple crown – The Kentucky Derby. And there is no...
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