Joseph Bourbon
Michter's US*1 American Whiskey
Michter's whose brands - especially the 10-year and 20-year releases - have been award winning. Today we take a look at the mystique...
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Joseph Bourbon
- Nov 13
- 3 min
Wilderness Trail 8-Year Small Batch
I've been a huge fan of this, now, not so small little distillery. And, apparently, it has caught the eye of bourbon lovers and investors...
Joseph Bourbon
- Nov 13
- 2 min
Blue Run Kentucky Straight Bourbon Reflection 1
We travel often to Kentucky and frequently stay in the Georgetown area. Blue Run Spirits recently announced that it was building a...
Joseph Bourbon
- Nov 6
- 5 min
7 Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons to Try Now
In the modern age of craft distilling and rapid-aging, many feel that a bourbon labeled as Bottled-in-Bond is an unnecessary hurdle. On...
Joseph Bourbon
- Nov 6
- 3 min
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
I was recently in one of my favorite little “honey holes” in the Bluegrass and noticed an elegant looking bottle. I’ve read an article...
Joseph Bourbon
- Oct 30
- 2 min
Woodford Reserve Honey Barrel Finish
Chris Morris - master distiller at Woodford Reserve - has continued the Distillery Series of special releases. Last year, he released the...
Joseph Bourbon
- Oct 30
- 2 min
Hidden Barn Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Jackie Zykan, long-time Master Taster for Old Forester, recently left Brown-Forman to help an upstart brand come to market. Today we...
Joseph Bourbon
- Sep 24
- 4 min
Fall's Coziest Whiskeys
Come this time of the year, I'm rushing to start the fire table and enjoy the last traces of the day’s warmth as it meets the crisp, cool...
Joseph Bourbon
- Sep 18
- 3 min
Calumet Farm 8-Year
As you near Keeneland Racetrack west of downtown Lexington, you can't miss the iconic Calumet Farm. Calumet Farm Bourbon pays homage to...
Joseph Bourbon
- Sep 11
- 3 min
Wilderness Trail Cask Strength
Like many, I don't have the time to hunt down rare bourbons during the weekday when they're shared on social media groups. My time to...
Joseph Bourbon
- Sep 4
- 3 min
Heaven Hill Green Label
I recently responded to several inquiries on a local bourbon lovers social media group. Several of the members were headed to the...
Joseph Bourbon
- Aug 27
- 2 min
1792 Full Proof
Oh, the things you do for love! Not long ago, our local grocery store conducted an allocated bourbon raffle. The sign-up was on a weekday...
Joseph Bourbon
- Aug 21
- 3 min
Redemption Bourbon
The sale price was right; $21.99. It had been a while since I had tasted this sourced bourbon and figured it was time to give it a proper...
Joseph Bourbon
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Beards Town Bourbon
Yes, you're reading that right and it is not a typo - Beards Town Bourbon (not Bardstown). This brightly labeled bottle caught my eye on...
Joseph Bourbon
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Woodford Reserve Five-Malt Stouted Whiskey
Five-Malt Stouted Whiskey is the 17th in the Master's Collection from Woodford Reserve. This annual release supposedly has stout beer...
Joseph Bourbon
- Aug 7
- 2 min
KOVAL SINGLE BARREL OAT WHISKEY
Oat Whiskey ... for real? Today, we check out an Oat Whiskey made from 100% organic oat grains from the first distillery in Chicago to...
Joseph Bourbon
- Jul 31
- 3 min
Restoration Rye Single Barrel Fall 2021
The story of this rye whiskey could read like a noir detective novel … it was a cold and stormy night … In this case, it was truly a cold...
Joseph Bourbon
- Jul 31
- 3 min
Old Grand-Dad 114
Old Grand-Dad 114 is the ending note for the Old Grand-Dad line-up, which includes a low 80-proof version, as well as Bottled-in-Bond...
Joseph Bourbon
- Jul 23
- 3 min
You Can Only Keep 5 Bourbons
Imagine you're faced with a dilemma ... Space is a concern or you're on a deserted island ... Or you're stuck in an area of the country...
Joseph Bourbon
- Jul 17
- 3 min
Kentucky Spirit
Those that consume Wild Turkey products seem to fall into one of two camps - either they are absolute fans, or they feel it's harsh,...