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Casey Jones Total Eclipse Bourbon
On April 8, 2024, the town of Hopkinsville, Kentucky will be in the center of attention when the moon passes between the sun and the...

Joseph Bourbon
Mar 31, 20242 min read


What's In My House Well?
We recently took the family out for a special dinner. At a very nice restaurant, my bourbon-loving daughter asked for an Old Fashioned...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 25, 20244 min read


Can It Really Be Five Years?
One thousand, eight hundred, and twenty-five days. Five years. That’s a long time, but it has come (and gone) in the blink of an eye....

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 18, 20243 min read


Elijah Craig Hy-Vee Barrel Pick
It always helps to strike up a conversation and make friends with the store manager. My good friend, Jason, is no exception. He’s been...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 18, 20242 min read


Best Bourbons for the 2024 Super Bowl
Beyond the wings, chips, and beer - every Super Bowl party deserves a bourbon twist. We've put together our starters for your bourbon...

Joseph Bourbon
Feb 4, 20243 min read


Bardstown Fusion Series #7
One of our favorite spots to visit in Bardstown is the Bardstown Bourbon Company. Beyond having a great on-site bar and restaurant,...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 28, 20242 min read


Holladay 6-Year Bottled-in-Bond
This bourbon had been popping up on my radar of late, with many commenting on the great whiskey coming out of Missouri - yes, Missouri....

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 7, 20243 min read


I.W. Harper 15-Year Bourbon Whiskey
Sometimes, a bottle just calls your name. One look at the packaging, the age-statement, and an attractive price, and I knew I needed it....

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 6, 20242 min read


Chicken Cock Rye Whiskey
A friend recently gifted me a bottle of Chicken Cock Rye Whiskey. I've enjoyed their bourbon; will their rye whiskey win me over, too?...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 6, 20242 min read


Woodford Reserve Toasted Oak Four Grain
Elizabeth McCall has taken over the reins from Chris Morris as Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve. The 2023 release - Woodford Reserve...

Joseph Bourbon
Jan 1, 20242 min read


Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B522
My local regional grocery store recently completed their Fall allocated bourbon raffle. My wife was kind enough to wait in line for me...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 24, 20232 min read


Merry Mule and More
Bourbon Mule cocktails aren't just for Summer's hottest months - they're perfect for festive holiday gatherings with friends and family....

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 17, 20231 min read


Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series BEP
The distillery wood finishing series from Maker's Mark are nearly impossible to find in the wild. Imagine my surprise when I walked into...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 11, 20233 min read


Old Taylor Tour
Buffalo Trace Distillery offers several different tours. One of our first distillery tours highlighted the traditional Buffalo Trace Tour...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 3, 20236 min read


Casey Jones Four Grain Single Barrel
Small towns are great to shop in. I'm always discovering unique and interesting finds. And so it was today with this bottle of Casey...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 3, 20233 min read


Bourbons To Buy Every Time You're in Kentucky
While there's never a bad time to purchase a bottle of bourbon, when in Kentucky to visit or to take in the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, there...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 11, 20234 min read


Kentucky Owl Confiscated
Birthdays are always wondrous events, and in this household, there's a good chance you'll be gifted some fine bourbon. So it was this...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 5, 20232 min read


Copper & Kings Bourbon finished in Apple Brandy Barrels
Once again, my phone was ringing. It was Daughter #1 stopping by her local super-Kroger spirit store. She's quick to call me as she walks...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 29, 20232 min read


Old Forester Single Barrel Rye
It's about that time of the year. I'm looking at a sign at a regional grocery store's spirits section of an upcoming whiskey raffle....

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 29, 20233 min read


Woodford Cookie
We recently spent some time in the Bluegrass and had the opportunity to visit Chef Ouita Michael's Midway Bakery where many of the sweet...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 28, 20232 min read
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