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Ritual Chocolate Vanilla Bar
I've been saving this bar for just the right moment. Bourbon pairs perfectly with many foods, but especially fine chocolate. With the...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 18, 20222 min read


New Riff Maltster Bourbon Whiskey
I've missed a couple of some of the special, seasonal releases in the past from New Riff Distillery. I was very excited to land this...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 18, 20223 min read


Barker's Mill Bottled-in-Bond
In the myriad of brands adorning retail shelves, I'm always looking for new bourbons and whiskeys to try. And, I'm always reading the...

Joseph Bourbon
Dec 16, 20222 min read


Michter's US*1 American Whiskey
Michter's whose brands - especially the 10-year and 20-year releases - have been award winning. Today we take a look at the mystique...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 13, 20222 min read


Wilderness Trail 8-Year Small Batch
I've been a huge fan of this, now, not so small little distillery. And, apparently, it has caught the eye of bourbon lovers and investors...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 13, 20223 min read


Blue Run Kentucky Straight Bourbon Reflection 1
We travel often to Kentucky and frequently stay in the Georgetown area. Blue Run Spirits recently announced that it was building a...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 13, 20222 min read


Autumn Bluegrass
Celebrate the sensations of the season with this boozy apple cider cocktail. 2 oz of your favorite bourbon (a higher proof like Wild...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 6, 20221 min read


7 Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons to Try Now
In the modern age of craft distilling and rapid-aging, many feel that a bourbon labeled as Bottled-in-Bond is an unnecessary hurdle. On...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 6, 20225 min read


New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
I was recently in one of my favorite little “honey holes” in the Bluegrass and noticed an elegant looking bottle. I’ve read an article...

Joseph Bourbon
Nov 6, 20223 min read


Woodford Reserve Honey Barrel Finish
Chris Morris - master distiller at Woodford Reserve - has continued the Distillery Series of special releases. Last year, he released the...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 30, 20222 min read


Hidden Barn Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Jackie Zykan, long-time Master Taster for Old Forester, recently left Brown-Forman to help an upstart brand come to market. Today we...

Joseph Bourbon
Oct 30, 20222 min read


Fall's Coziest Whiskeys
Come this time of the year, I'm rushing to start the fire table and enjoy the last traces of the day’s warmth as it meets the crisp, cool...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 24, 20224 min read


Calumet Farm 8-Year
As you near Keeneland Racetrack west of downtown Lexington, you can't miss the iconic Calumet Farm. Calumet Farm Bourbon pays homage to...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 18, 20223 min read


Wilderness Trail Cask Strength
Like many, I don't have the time to hunt down rare bourbons during the weekday when they're shared on social media groups. My time to...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 11, 20223 min read


Heaven Hill Green Label
I recently responded to several inquiries on a local bourbon lovers social media group. Several of the members were headed to the...

Joseph Bourbon
Sep 4, 20223 min read


1792 Full Proof
Oh, the things you do for love! Not long ago, our local grocery store conducted an allocated bourbon raffle. The sign-up was on a weekday...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 27, 20222 min read


Bourbon Peach Pork Chops
In our household, when peaches are in season, it is "all things peaches". Delight your family and dinner guests with this quick and...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 27, 20221 min read


Redemption Bourbon
The sale price was right; $21.99. It had been a while since I had tasted this sourced bourbon and figured it was time to give it a proper...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 21, 20223 min read


Beards Town Bourbon
Yes, you're reading that right and it is not a typo - Beards Town Bourbon (not Bardstown). This brightly labeled bottle caught my eye on...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 14, 20222 min read


Woodford Reserve Five-Malt Stouted Whiskey
Five-Malt Stouted Whiskey is the 17th in the Master's Collection from Woodford Reserve. This annual release supposedly has stout beer...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 14, 20222 min read
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