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WOODFORD RESERVE MALT WHISKEY
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...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 9, 20202 min read


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

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 2, 20203 min read


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

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 2, 20202 min read


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,...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 24, 20202 min read


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

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 16, 20202 min read


E.H. TAYLOR BOTTLED-IN-BOND
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...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 15, 20203 min read


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

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 9, 20203 min read


JAMES E. PEPPER TOUR & TASTING
We recently had some downtime during an equestrian competition in the Bluegrass. While we didn’t have a huge block of time, we had time...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 9, 20204 min read


WILD TURKEY LONGBRANCH
My buddy surprised me at the holidays with this bottle. It was one I snagged when it first arrived on the scene, but to be honest, hadn’t...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 1, 20203 min read


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...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 1, 20202 min read


HIRSCH SMALL BATCH
In 2012, Chuck Cowdery shared the story of A.H. Hirsch Reserve and titled his book The Best Bourbon You’ll Never Taste. The story...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 1, 20203 min read


WILLETT POT STILL
If you’ve ever wondered if you’ve seen Willett Pot Still – it’s one you can’t forget. If you’re wanting to impress your friends and...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 19, 20202 min read


OLE SMOKY TENNESSEE STRAIGHT BOURBON
I recently received a phone call from my daughter as she was enjoying a long weekend in the Smoky Mountains. “Dad – we’re at a...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 19, 20202 min read


WILD TURKEY TOUR AND TASTING
It was on our way to Nashville for a weekend with family that we “took the scenic route” and stopped in Lawrenceburg, KY to visit the...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 12, 20205 min read


JTS BROWN BOTTLED-IN-BOND
I was recently scouring the bottom (aka “bargain”) shelf bourbons when this interesting bottle caught my eye. The bottled-in-bond label...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 12, 20203 min read


KNOB CREEK TWICE BARRELED RYE
I had recently helped my Trusty Sidekick with a project, and she surprised me with this lovely find. We have both enjoyed Knob Creek...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 4, 20202 min read


DAVID NICHOLSON 1843 RESERVE
I was spending a lunch hour strolling through a regional liquor chain when this clearance tag caught my eye – $20 marked down to $14. ...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 4, 20203 min read


FIGHTING COCK
My trusty sidekick recently shared a bottom-shelf find with me. I’ve been known to try these “bargain-shelfers” and have uncovered some...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 29, 20192 min read


Old Forester Statesman
I remember the feeling in the summer of 2017 when I caught a tall, good-looking bottle behind the counter bearing the Statesman label. I...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 29, 20193 min read


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...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 17, 20194 min read
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