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Maysville, Kentucky.
Maysville, Kentucky: The Whiskey Gateway of the Ohio River Maysville, Kentucky, holds a special place in American whiskey history. Nestled on the banks of the Ohio River, this small town played an outsized role in the transportation, trade, and expansion of bourbon...
Ben Holladay introduces Rickhouse-Proof Bourbon
Ben Holladay Introduces Rickhouse-Proof Bourbon Yesterday, I enjoyed talking with Ben Holladay Master Distiller Kyle Merklein and sampling their newly released Rickhouse Proof Bourbon. I have been impressed with this distillery since I first sampled their...
119 Proof Cream of Kentucky
Imagine traveling through rural Kentucky, heading south past the enclave of Bardstown, and continuing southwest into Larue County. You barely notice the town of Athertonville on your way to Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace. Larue County, Kentucky, is home to the villages...
New Bourbon Destinations coming to Kentucky
Many new bourbon destinations are coming to Kentucky this year. So many new distilleries and tasting experiences are coming this year that it is fantastic. Here are some locations I am looking forward to visiting: The New Home of Jefferson’s Bourbon Trey Zoeller is...
Cask-Strength Whiskey
Cask Strength Whiskey Cask-strength whiskey is the same as barrel-proof or barrel-strength whiskey. Cask Strength refers to spirits that producers do not proof down when they pour them from the barrel. Since casks or...
Old Grand-Dad 16-Year-Old Bourbon
Old Grand-Dad bourbon whiskey is an iconic brand. After reviewing a new release of the Old Grand Dad Bourbon, especially a 16-year-old one, I wanted to dive into this historic brand. You can watch our review of Old Grand-Dad 16-year-old bourbon here. While reading...
The Intriguing Story of Blanton’s Bourbon
There are many facets to the history of this very unique whiskey that has now taken on iconic status. The intriguing story of Blanton's Bourbon includes the fact that this was a nameless bourbon. Early bottles carried the words Blanton Distilling Company on the neck...
A Very Bourbon Christmas
Christmas reminds us of songs and carols, decorated trees and presents, and even the image of Santa Claus himself. However, early life in the American colonies differed in how Christmas was celebrated. Often, whether a group of people celebrated or not was a custom...
Whiskey and Bourbon to Buy Now!
I do not often write about whiskey and bourbon to buy now, but it is the holiday season, and many people are looking for bourbon and whiskey gifts. While I have had the unique opportunity to sample many rare and expensive whiskeys, this list will include bottles that...
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