A friend recently offered to share a pour (or two) of some bourbons that were in his collection that weren’t gracing my display. Angel’s...

My trusty sidekick/daughter presented me with this gift at the holidays – Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection – Select American Oak. A...

This tall bottle sporting a jockey silk and the phrase “Bluegrass” was just too hard to pass up – both are iconic images of Kentucky....

Few distilleries hold such mythical measure as Pappy Van Winkle’s Stitzel-Weller Distillery, located in Shively, Kentucky (just a short...

A few years ago, we spent the New Year’s holiday in Nashville and toured the Belle Meade mansion. Built by John Harding and expanded by...

I have to say, this bottle caught my eye at a small Kentucky gas station – liquor store. I’d not seen it before, and daughter #1 – the...

I stopped by one of my favorite honey holes lately. While I was looking for a new release to add to my collection, it was a dusty row of...

Wild Turkey is a mainstay for many bourbon fans. Wild Turkey, as a brand, traces its roots to the Old Hickory Distillery and the former...

Nestled next to JTS Brown at my local big-box liquor store is JW Dant Bottled in Bond. This huge 1-liter bottle, 25% more than a standard...

Combine a trifecta of flavors – chocolate, pecans, and boozy bourbon – to create a decadent treat that impresses your friends and family....

Looking to increase the proof on you Old Fashioned? Can’t find a bourbon to stand up to ice? Or just looking for something that’s a...

It was Friday lunchtime and I was perusing a large regional spirits store. I was in search of something “interesting”, but also not...

Last year, I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with the quintessential Irish whiskey – Jameson. While bourbon will always be my first go-to,...

I was intrigued by this when it was introduced in early 2018. I truly enjoyed one of Woodford’s first forays into the barley arena with...

Recently, the trend in the bourbon industry has been to make higher and higher proof whiskeys. Similar to the dreadnaught arms race...

I am a sucker for an interesting looking bottle. For a while, I’ve enjoyed the television commercials for Tincup, though I question...

Twelve months ago, I took a leap of faith. I’ve always loved writing and sharing folksy and whimsical tips, trivia, and knowledge. And,...

Introduced in the Spring of 2019, Four Roses Small Batch Select is the first permanent addition to the Four Roses lineup in 12 years....

If you’re looking for a special gift for your bourbon (or even a scotch) fan, it’s hard to pass up this bourbon in a tall, graceful...

I recently caught an article that named this Washington bourbon “Best Non-Kentucky Bourbon”. Those are definitely “big words” and a high...