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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


How to Conduct a Tasting
I recently had the opportunity to participate in and lead some guided bourbon tastings. If you’re having family or friends for a...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 27, 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


Bourbon30
In the spirit of small businesses and shopping locally, I decided to give this bourbon a shot and see how it stacks up with the “big...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 6, 20202 min read


Best Bourbons for the Holidays
Looking for that last minute gift for a special friend? Or a hostess gift? What about a bourbon for gathering with friends and family? ...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 22, 20203 min read


Maker's Mark 101
While Maker’s Mark has offered a number of special releases, the introduction of a higher proof version of its signature brand was a...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 22, 20202 min read


Bourbon Baked Beans
A perfect addition to any Fall cookout or holiday table, these baked beans are made with smoky bacon, Kentucky sorghum, and the caramel...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 8, 20201 min read


Apple Bourbon Toddy
Ingredients ¼ cup of your favorite bourbon ½ cup of apple cider 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 cinnamon stick Instructions ...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 8, 20201 min read


Apple Bourbon Glaze
A perfect finish to your holiday turkey or ham. Ingredients 1 cup apple cider ¾ cup apple butter 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 8, 20201 min read


Old Crow Bourbon
The first many have heard of Old Crow was when the videos were captured of the massive fire in July 2019 that destroyed 2 million gallons...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 8, 20203 min read


Bradshaw Bourbon
I recently caught a video from bourbon expert Fred Minnick where Bradshaw Bourbon scored exceptionally well in a blind tasting of $41-$60...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 29, 20202 min read
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