REVIEWS

More and more “ house bourbons ” or “ store bourbons ” are coming to market, it’s Costco’s Kirkland brand, Liquor Barn’s Flatboat series , Binny’s Clark & Sheffield  lineup, or today’s selection - Chestnut Farms  - there is a common thread - they’re all from the 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.  Craft Names from a Distilling Giant I was recently in Austin, Texas for work and my co-worker shared that she and her partner were enamored with a great tasting bourbon for the

Close to downtown Lexington, Kentucky is The Distillery District . At one time, this area was a bustling industrial complex. Today, it is...

A few years ago, at Justins’  in Lexington, Kentucky, I saw an old bottle of Wild Turkey 101 from the early 1970s and wondered what it...

Double barreling isn’t a new sensation. Old Forester  pioneered the concept in 1910 when a fire in the bottling building caused a stir,...

It’s Summer in the Midwest. The last weeks of sweet corn season are winding up at our local Farmer’s Market and we’re enjoying all the...

They say that confession is “ good for the soul ”. I have to confess that this is a bottle I’ve seen on the shelf many a time, have...

In these challenging economic times, I’m always looking for a bargain - especially if there is a way to try multiple bourbons or whiskeys...