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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


BOURBON MAPLE GLAZE
Looking to receive some WOWs at your upcoming holiday party? Glaze your prized ham with this boozy maple glaze and receive rave reviews...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 17, 20191 min read


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...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 9, 20194 min read


MR. B’s CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
I love to bake and confess that I’ve tried more than a few recipes in my lifetime searching for that perfect chocolate chip cookie. Many...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 30, 20192 min read


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...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 27, 20193 min read


Early Times Bottled-in-Bond
I have this favorite little honey-hole I head to whenever I’m visiting family in the Lexington area. It’s not a big, commercial store –...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 20, 20193 min read


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...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 15, 20193 min read


Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve
I remember when Brown-Forman introduced Coopers’ Craft to their lineup in 2016 – the first addition in more than 20 years. Offering...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 10, 20192 min read


Russell's 10 Year Reserve
A few years back, I had the opportunity to spend an evening with my favorite bourbon sidekick and the legend Jimmy Russell – master...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 29, 20193 min read


J. Henry & Sons Straight Bourbon
We recently were visiting family in Wisconsin. The last time we were there, I had eyed an unopened bottle of J. Henry & Sons that our...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 27, 20192 min read
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