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Wolcott Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
If you're on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail or just enjoying the Bluegrass, two regional liquor store chains to visit are Liquor Barn and...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 15, 20232 min read


First Call Double Oak
"Just get a couple bottles", she said, as we discussed the bar details for my daughter's wedding reception. But then, she started going...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 15, 20232 min read


Witness Bourbon Whiskey
Years ago, I put a Pioneer Seed hat on my Christmas List. I ended up receiving a Pioneer Seed jacket instead, that at the time, was...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 29, 20232 min read


Russell's Reserve Private Barrel Selection
Recently, Facebook reminded me of one of my favorite nights. My youngest was a senior in college and was following a local bourbon group...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 24, 20233 min read


What's with Barrel Char?
There are plenty of legends when it comes to charred barrels. One tale is that of Elijah Craig and how his barn caught fire burning only...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 9, 20232 min read


My Favorite Whiskeys for Fall
While Fall is one of my favorite seasons, and while I’d love it to be longer, it seems as though marketers are pushing the unofficial...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 9, 20233 min read


Ancient Age
Looking "high" and "low" for bourbon? Over the past 75 years, Ancient Age has been both a "top shelf" and a "bottom shelf" bourbon. What...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 3, 20233 min read


Huber's Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I recently visited Oak & Flame - a small town store with a huge bourbon selection. As I chatted with the storekeeper on some of their...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 27, 20232 min read


Kentucky Silk
Horse racing and bourbon are two pastimes that are like peanut butter and chocolate and "just go together". Kentucky Silk marries these...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 20, 20232 min read


Daviess County Toasted Barrel Finish
I confess that I often see things and quickly attribute or connect them with something very different. One time, our family was traveling...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 13, 20232 min read


Green River Wheated Bourbon
Rye tends to be the dominant flavoring grain for many popular bourbons. Julian "Pappy" Van Winkle Sr. popularized wheated bourbons with...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 13, 20232 min read


Bardstown Bourbon Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
Bardstown Bourbon Company, a distilling partner for many whiskey brands, recently introduced two renditions of its own - now, flagship...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 30, 20232 min read


Willett Family Reserve Rye Whiskey
I've seen these bottles adorn many behind the case shelves and have heard good things about this whiskey. While MGP in Lawrenceburg,...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 22, 20232 min read


Castle & Key Bourbon Small Batch #5
Castle & Key continues to breathe new life into the Old Taylor Distillery in Frankfort, turning out their own whiskey as well as contract...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 16, 20233 min read


Bourbon Butter Cake
Perfect on its own, this buttery cake is the perfect compliment to fresh summer berries and whipped cream. Ingredients 1/2 pound (2...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 25, 20231 min read


Bardstown Origin Series Bourbon
After a long wait, one of the most innovative distilleries has its own 100% estate-distilled product. For several years, Bardstown...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 19, 20232 min read


Bourbon on Main
We were headed to the Old Taylor Tour at Buffalo Trace. With time to spare, we decided to check out a pub-style restaurant - Bourbon on...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 4, 20233 min read


Jim Beam Double Oak
As I stared at the shelves for something to purchase, my eyes caught a bottle that I hadn't purchased in a while. In these inflationary...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 4, 20232 min read


Maker's Mark Private Selection BloNo HyVee #2
Five staves; 1001 possibilities. The Maker's Mark Private Selection allows retail partners to utilize 5 different staves - up to a total...

Joseph Bourbon
May 29, 20232 min read


Benchmark Top Floor
On my last visit to The Bluegrass, in my favorite regional grocery store's spirits section, I was amazed by a dizzying array of Benchmark...

Joseph Bourbon
May 21, 20232 min read
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