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Top Five Whiskeys to Gift or Enjoy This Holiday Season
Holidays are the perfect excuse to share something special—or to open a bottle you’ve been saving for yourself. Great whiskey tells a story, and this season I’ve gathered five that each speak to craftsmanship, innovation, and regional pride. Whether you’re looking for...
Whiskey in Lexington
I’ve visited Lexington more times than I can count, and every trip reminds me that this city has always had bourbon in its bones. Bardstown is known as the Bourbon Capital of the World; However, Lexington was making a name for itself by also making whiskey. The smell...
Wild Turkey Master’s Keep: A Family Legacy in Every Pour
The Wild Turkey Legacy: From the Hills of Kentucky to the Master’s Keep Wild Turkey stands as one of Kentucky’s proudest bourbon names—a brand built on tradition, craftsmanship, and family. I’ve always enjoyed visiting the distillery perched high above the Kentucky...
Little Book Chapter Nine: None for Granted
A Family Project Rooted in Legacy The Little Book series has become Freddie Noe’s creative laboratory—an annual release that allows him to explore whiskey in ways the Beam name has rarely done before. The nickname “Little Book” was given to Freddie by his grandfather,...
Join me at Michigan’s Premier Speakasy – The EBENEZER
I am excited to host a Blind Bourbon Tasting at the best-kept secret in Downtown Plymouth, Michigan, at Michigan's Premier Speakasy - The EBENEZER. The tasting will be held on Tuesday, September 30th. Tickets are available at this LINK Our tasting of four different...
Detroit Whiskey History – Part 1
Making moonshine may seem romantic, but the reality is a much harsher story, filled with crime and heartbreak. Detroit's long love story with whiskey has both shaped and reflected the greater American relationship with whiskey. Detroit Vineyards? Before the Scots...
Dedicated To My Son
I want to use this post to tell you about my son. Scott passed away on August 2nd after a fifteen-month battle with cancer. He was our firstborn, and from the time he was a little boy, he was always invincible. That is, until he wasn't. Not a Fan of Bourbon Scott and...
The Perfect Distillery Experience in Indiana
The perfect distillery experience in Indiana - Hard Truth I truly miss the early days of the bourbon boom when you could go to almost any Kentucky Distillery and experience true hospitality with friendly, outgoing people who were delighted to see you. In some cases,...
Whiskey, War, and Freedom
Celebrating Freedom: The U.S. Army, Whiskey Rations, and a 250th Anniversary Bourbon Worth Toasting Long before the fireworks and backyard cookouts, Independence Day started with a fight for freedom, and the United States Army was right at the heart of it. On June 14,...
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