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More Bourbon Is Coming Soon
More bourbon is coming soon to the bourbonfool blog. Next week's edition will feature two affordable bourbons brought to my attention by industry employees. I find it very interesting that people who work in the distilleries enjoy the bourbon that goes unnoticed or...
Whiskey Genius or Whiskey Fraud
Located on the second floor of the Buffalo Trace visitor center across from the private tasting rooms, are large photographs of influential men in the distillery's storied history. Colonel E. H. Taylor, Albert Blanton, Pappy Van Winkle, Elmer T. Lee, William Larue...
Joseph Magnus and His Whiskey Empire
Joseph Magnus and his whiskey empire is an American story of a young man who lost his father in the Civil War but persevered and thrived. Joseph had to mature quickly and help care for his younger siblings. He discovered a knack for business and became a savvy...
Decorative Bourbon Decanters
Do you own one? Do you own any decorative bourbon decanters? I have recently encountered some people who have collected decanters for years, and their collections contain many variations. This post contains critical information you will not want to miss, along with a...
Why it is Called a Bar
Most people, who visit bars regularly, do not know why it is called a bar? The origin and customs of your favorite bar can be traced back to colonial America. These American establishments were called public houses and taverns. As time progressed, a drinking...
Four Frequent Bourbon Falsehoods
Four Frequent Bourbon Falsehoods Many things are said, published, and documented about bourbon, but four frequent bourbon falsehoods often come up in discussion. In fact, many new bourbon followers are confused by these four statements. This is an example of a fine...
Do You Know Basil Hayden
Do You Know Basil Hayden Many of you recognize the eighty-proof whiskey brand that has become very popular but do you know Basil Hayden, the man? When Booker Noe created the small batch collection for Jim Beam, he named one of the bottles after Basil Hayden. Joining...
Buy This Heaven Hill Bourbon
Before I explain why you should buy this Heaven Hill Bourbon, I want to give you the colorful background of one of America's great distilleries. In the 1930s, the foundation of a great company was about to be built. Prohibition officially ended on December 5, 1933,...
Bourbon Tasting at Home
This is a simple guide to creating a bourbon tasting at home I get a lot of questions about which bottles of bourbon should be used for a tasting. Many people get together regularly and have informal bourbon tastings and often, they are tasting bourbon at home. Some...
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