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Bardstown Bourbon Company and Founders KBS
Bardstown Bourbon Company and Founders KBS beer combine to be one of my favorite barrel-finished bourbons I have tried. This collaboration works to perfection. Before we examine this bourbon, we must look at the members of this unique partnership. Bardstown Bourbon...
This Really is a Bourbon
Yes, everyone, this really is a bourbon but with an Irish Whiskey twist. Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Edition combines unique bourbons that are blended to achieve similarities to an Irish spirit. It is a special edition release. Kentucky Owl St. Patrick's Day Edition is...
Whiskey Green Rivers and Saint Patrick
Whiskey Green Rivers and Saint Patrick In honor of St. Patrick’s Day which is fast approaching, is a short history lesson on this holiday celebrated by millions. St. Patricks Day has been celebrated by the Irish as a religious holiday for over 1000 years. The Catholic...
Wooden Shoes, Tulips, and Bourbon
Wooden Shoes, Tulips, and Bourbon Those of you who have never visited Holland, Michigan, may be surprised that it is known for wooden shoes, tulips, and bourbon. After a recent sampling of their newly released Fox & Oden Bourbon, I had to make the trip to see the...
Bourbon Country News
With Spring fast approaching, here is some bourbon country news happening in Kentucky. Wild Turkey Distillery The Wild Turkey Distillery is one of the iconic stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and is known for its scenic location overlooking the Kentucky River. When...
Wild Turkey Master’s Keep One
Master’s Keep One Wild Turkey Masters Keep One is the sixth release in the series. It is a unique bourbon created by bourbon hall of Famers Jimmy and Eddie Russell. A combination of 14-year-old bourbon blended with younger 8 to 10-year-old bourbon. Jimmy favors the...
Mary Dowling a Distiller, Bootlegger, and Philanthropist
Mary Dowling a Distiller, Bootlegger, and Philanthropist Mary Dowling is a fascinating woman in bourbon history. She was a wife, mother, business owner, bootlegger, civic leader, and philanthropist. Before Prohibition, she owned and operated a distillery and was...
What’s New at Charlie’s – Metal Head Edition
And now for something completely different In this week's video edition of What's New at Charlie's - Metal Head Edition, you can watch Charlie in his element and me a little outside of mine. However, we do taste three surprising and interesting bourbons. Whether or...
Bourbon and the Civil War
I have been fascinated by the Civil War since I was very young. Add that to my pursuit of bourbon history, and I have found that they intersect, which is why I am writing about bourbon and the Civil War this week. I hope you will find this interesting. Whiskey taxes...
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