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6 Best Last-Minute Bourbon-Inspired Gifts
If you’ve waited too long to get Dad (or mom, or friend, or half-sibling you talk to twice a year) a gift, have no fear – Amazon Prime is...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 3, 20193 min read


Tour and Tasting: Maker's Mark
A few years back, my youngest daughter turned 21. As her birthday drew near, I asked, “Are you planning on getting together to celebrate...

Joseph Bourbon
May 31, 20195 min read


Chocolate Bourbon Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding is a southern staple and perfect comfort food. Add bourbon and dark chocolate and its downright dangerous. Bread pudding...

Joseph Bourbon
May 19, 20192 min read


Henry McKenna 10 Year Bottled-in-Bond
In 2015, after catching a Sunday-morning radio interview with bourbon aficionado Fred Minnick, I immediately ordered his book, Bourbon...

Joseph Bourbon
May 19, 20193 min read


Tour and Tasting: Buffalo Trace
It was a warm July 4th. While many choose to have a “fifth on the 4th”, after catching the bourbon fever at Woodford Reserve, we checked...

Joseph Bourbon
May 8, 20196 min read


Four Roses Small Batch
It was right there in plain sight the entire time. Many will recognize the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt photograph of a US sailor kissing a...

Joseph Bourbon
Apr 20, 20193 min read


Springtime. Derby Time. Julep Time.
Nothing ushers in the advent of springtime more than the start of horse racing’s triple crown – The Kentucky Derby. And there is no...

Joseph Bourbon
Apr 20, 20193 min read


Bet You Didn't Know: Basics of Horse Racing Bets
With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner, you might want a mint julep in one hand and a betting ticket in the other hand. Wagering...

Joseph Bourbon
Apr 20, 20193 min read


Neat: The Story of Bourbon
Trailer on Youtube. I was midway through a Friday night and not finding much to watch. It is amazing how one can have 100+ channels (a...

Joseph Bourbon
Apr 17, 20195 min read


8 BUDGET BOURBONS UNDER $20– PART 2
We’re continuing our look at some “friends in low places”. Last time, we took a look at Benchmark, as well as two listings from Jim...

Joseph Bourbon
Apr 14, 20194 min read


8 BUDGET BOURBONS UNDER $20– PART 1
If you’re finding the “Tax Man” has been a little trying this year or you’re just trying to reign in your bourbon spending, here are some...

Joseph Bourbon
Apr 10, 20194 min read


What's the Deal with the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
With the current billion-dollar bourbon boom, it’s no wonder the Kentucky Bourbon Trail has been experiencing a record number of...

Joseph Bourbon
Apr 4, 20195 min read


TASTING REVIEW: TULLAMORE DEW 12 YEAR IRISH WHISKEY
In search of something new, I broke out a bottle of one of my favorite Irish whiskeys. Several months back, we caught a Broadway...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 27, 20193 min read


Orange Bourbon Chicken
Many of us are trying to eat healthier and low-carb, but low-carb doesn’t have to mean low-flavor. Check out my interpretation of a...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 21, 20191 min read


Jim Beam Repeal Batch
I saw a display of this at my neighborhood grocery store and it immediately caught my eye. At $18 and a limited edition, I didn’t have...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 19, 20192 min read


STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT BOURBON
Walk into any of your favorite shopping sites for bourbon and you’ll see a dizzying array of words on a label. Here are some of the most...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 17, 20193 min read
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Lucky Kentucky [Shamrock] Shake
It never feels like March until I treat myself to my annual Shamrock Shake. There’s only two downsides of this dessert: it’s only...

Kristen Bourbon
Mar 14, 20191 min read


Jameson Irish Whiskey
I’ve seen this before, and I’ve had a pour or two when I was out and bourbon wasn’t an option. But since it is “that time of the year”...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 11, 20192 min read


5 Best Spots to Buy Bourbon
I may regret this, but I feel I should be sharing my insights on where I find some of my best bourbon picks. I’m usually more reserved in...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 7, 20193 min read


Old Forester Straight Rye Whisky
Confession time: I’m not a huge rye whisky fan. I enjoy a solid bourbon or an occasional whiskey (and rarely a scotch). I’ve had an...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 5, 20192 min read
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