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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


Benchmark Bonded
As I perused one of my favorite stores, I saw this new addition to the Bottled-in-Bond space from Benchmark. I have a special spot in my...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 19, 20222 min read


Bower Hill Special Edition #1
As I scoured the shelves of a Bluegrass store, I was looking for something "interesting". While I had noticed this brand before, it was...

Joseph Bourbon
Jun 18, 20222 min read


Castle & Key Bourbon Small Batch #2
We recently took our daughter and friend to tour the Castle & Key Distillery - based at the former Old Taylor Distillery in Frankfort,...

Joseph Bourbon
May 30, 20222 min read


Bourbon Marinated Flat Iron Steak
In our household, we love the tender beefy-flavor of Flat Iron steak - fresh from the local farmer's market. While we used this marinade...

Joseph Bourbon
May 25, 20221 min read


Yellowstone Select
It is interesting to read the backstories of various bourbons and brands. Often, there is a homespun tail of a passed-down recipe or a...

Joseph Bourbon
May 21, 20223 min read


Whiskey Acres Binny's Barrel Pick
While many think that bourbon can only be produced in Kentucky (and yes, 95% of the world's bourbon comes from the Commonwealth), great...

Joseph Bourbon
May 14, 20222 min read


Jefferson's Ocean
While many bourbons have a short journey from the distillery to the aging warehouse, Jefferson's Ocean travels in some cases, literally,...

Joseph Bourbon
May 8, 20222 min read


5 Bourbons for Your Derby Party
Following a couple of Pandemic years, many of us are ready to get back out and reconnect with friends, family, and adult beverages. I...

Joseph Bourbon
Apr 17, 20224 min read
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