top of page
Search


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


KOVAL SINGLE BARREL OAT WHISKEY
Oat Whiskey ... for real? Today, we check out an Oat Whiskey made from 100% organic oat grains from the first distillery in Chicago to...

Joseph Bourbon
Aug 7, 20222 min read


Restoration Rye Single Barrel Fall 2021
The story of this rye whiskey could read like a noir detective novel … it was a cold and stormy night … In this case, it was truly a cold...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Old Grand-Dad 114
Old Grand-Dad 114 is the ending note for the Old Grand-Dad line-up, which includes a low 80-proof version, as well as Bottled-in-Bond...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Bourbon Peach Cobbler
Capture the summertime goodness of peaches with a hint of bourbon in this quick and easy to make cobbler that will win the hearts (and...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 24, 20221 min read


You Can Only Keep 5 Bourbons
Imagine you're faced with a dilemma ... Space is a concern or you're on a deserted island ... Or you're stuck in an area of the country...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 23, 20223 min read


Kentucky Spirit
Those that consume Wild Turkey products seem to fall into one of two camps - either they are absolute fans, or they feel it's harsh,...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 17, 20223 min read


Green River Bourbon
When I hear the phrase "Green River", I harken back to those childhood days drinking that green, lime-flavored soft drink. This Green...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 16, 20223 min read


Castle & Key Revisited
When we last visited Castle & Key, gin and vodka were the only distilled spirits available for purchase and Marianne Eaves was still its...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 9, 20227 min read


Whelpdale Chocolates
My wife is a bourbon widow. She is dragged to distillery tours, off-main-street liquor stores, and all kinds of bourbon events. While she...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 3, 20222 min read


Blade and Bow Bourbon
The bourbon industry is a close knit family, with many families intertwined, such as the Beams and the Shapiras (Heaven Hill). While...

Joseph Bourbon
Jul 3, 20223 min read


Easy Upsells of Your Favorite Bourbon
Let's face it - we all get into a rut at some time or another. If you're looking to mix things up a bit, and perhaps expand your palate,...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 26, 20223 min read


Jack Daniel's Bonded
Often when remakes are done, they're never as good as the original classic version. Jack Daniels Bonded Tennessee Whiskey might have...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 20, 20223 min read
bottom of page