Bourbon
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Read more »Bourbon balls are a Christmastime confection inspired by Southern flavors. They make a great addition to any cookie and candy tray during the holidays.
They were created by schoolteacher and candy maker Ruth Hanly Booe in 1938. She was inspired by the sage words of a visiting dignitary: “the two best tastes in the world are a sip of Kentucky bourbon” paired with Booe’s chocolate.
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As 2021 comes to a close, we visit the bourbons which took top honors in the International Whiskey Competition, World Whiskies Award, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and the North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition.
No matter what your favorite style of bourbon--Kentucky Straight, Bottled-in-Bond, Small Batch, Rye, or Wheat--there is a bourbon on our list for you.
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Legend has it, Paul Jones Jr.’s proposal to a southern Belle inspired the creation of Four Roses. If her answer was yes, she would wear a corsage of roses to the ball. He waited until that day and in she came with a corsage of four roses. The four roses corsage would inspire Jones Jr. to trademark the name “Four Roses” in 1888. This was four years after moving to Whiskey Row in Louisville, Kentucky. Even
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Bourbon and Coke is a staple for any bourbon fan. Who could resist that mixture of sweetness balanced with the heady notes (especially from barrel-aged bourbon)? It’s a combo that bourbon drinkers love worldwide.
But if you’re getting a little tired of the standard, we’re here to help. In this article, we’re breaking down all the things you never knew you wanted to know about bourbon and Cok
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So, you like bourbon? Of course. But do you drink bourbon, or taste it?
If you’ve never heard of tasting bourbon, then that might seem like a silly question. But there is a difference between sipping a bourbon after a hard day’s work and sipping a bourbon for the specific purpose of detecting flavors and aromas. The latter, that is tasting bourbon. And it is something you
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For over 75 years, this renowned Kentucky bourbon has been made at the top of Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg, KY. They say they “do things the right way by staying true to tradition since before Prohibition.” Since the first barrel was bottled, Wild Turkey has racked up many regular Wild Turkey bourbon drinkers. It is beloved throughout Kentucky, the U.S., and the world. Their dedication to maintaining wha
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It’s that time of year again! Yes, that’s right –National Bourbon Day is today, June 14.
America loves its bourbon -- so much so that in addition to a national day, we dedicated a month to it.
And this tragically unsung holiday gives us all an opportunity to revere America’s oldest whiskey in all
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Next to the other prestigious whiskeys in Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection, Baker’s Bourbon Whiskey is not talked about enough. But don’t worry. We’re expecting this whiskey to become the next must-have bourbon for your collection.
It’s part of the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection along with Booker’s, Basil Hayden’s, and Knob Creek. This small-ba
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is one of those rare bottles. Simultaneously unique and familiar, this whiskey is a must-try for any whiskey fan looking for a rich and rewarding experience.
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