Bourbon

A Short History of Whiskey

Tasting your way across Kentucky, the American South, and the myriad of extant bourbon distilleries? You shouldn’t do it on an empty stomach.

Including snacks alongside your bourbon tasting help to pad your stomach against the high-proof heat. Also, though, it adds a whole new layer of tasting notes and textures that you may have otherwise missed.

  Let’s look at some of the bes

We see them all the time sitting side by side on the shelf—a Laphroaig 10-year-old sitting by a Laphroaig Cask Strength, or a Talisker 18 next to a Talisker Storm.

What is an age statement, and why the fuss?

Historically, age was equated w

There are a variety of things that affect the flavor of bourbon. These include the storage temperature, the time it is aged, and the bourbon mash bill. Bourbon flavor can range from really sweet to incredibly spicy, and from super smooth to overly sharp. That being said, the one thing that has the greatest effect on the taste of the spirit is the mash bill.

A bourbon mash

Here’s the thing about heritage months–they’re established by law. Elected officials have to feel so much passion about an issue that they write or sponsor legislation to devote an entire month to it. When someone asks how much America loves bourbon, the answer is: enough to dedicate the month of September to it.

If you’v

Like the bourbon, this Town Branch Bourbon review is going to be simple, to the point, and worth your time.

For starters, one key idea from the temperance movement is that: "alcohol is dangerous!" Well, Town Branch Bourbon comes with a simple

This David Nicholson Reserve review tells the story of one of the longest-lasting family legacies in bourbon. It all began in a small private room in the back of a grocery store somewhere around N. 6^th St. in St. Louis, Missouri.

The store owner, David Nicholson, developed the “43” bourbon recipe which has

The problem with writing a Blood Oath Bourbon Review is that choosing just one bottle is incredibly difficult. We have to go with a cold reason to pick which one of its fantastic collections to talk about.

Since Luxco has released a new Blood Oath Pact No. every year since 2015 (created by John E. Remp), that cold

Buckle up and enjoy this Woodford Reserve Bourbon review. Everyone knows about Woodford Reserve Bourbon. It’s on the shelf at every liquor store and probably every bar you’ve ever been in. It’s popular because it’s good quality bourbon for an affordable price. But how many people ever stop to take a closer