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A New Buffalo Trace Visitor Experience
The recent expansion resulted in a new Buffalo Trace visitor experience. All of the changes are positive and will make a great visit even better. I will highlight the differences first and then outline the Covid-19 procedures at the end of this article. What has...
Visiting Kentucky in the COVID 19 Era
Here are some primary takeaways from visiting Kentucky in the COVID 19 era. First, plan on wearing a mask. Masks were required at least until you were participating in a tasting. Second, making a reservation is more important than ever. Reduced hours of operation and...
Experiencing Bourbon in Kentucky
When you get this post, we will be actively experiencing bourbon in Kentucky. The goal was to see what was happening at the distilleries during the current climate. Reduced hours of operation Many of the distilleries that we visit frequently have reduced operating...
Bower Hill Bourbon
The story behind the name Bower Hill Bourbon is historically significant. John Neville was a militiaman, a member of the Continental Army who survived Valley Forge and later fought in several Revolutionary War battles, including Yorktown. By the end of the war, he had...
How Well Do You Know Eagle Rare?
Many are familiar with the very popular Eagle Rare Bourbon produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort Kentucky. However, many are not aware of the history of this brand. How well do you know Eagle Rare? The first bottles of Eagle Rare did not come from Buffalo...
Blood Oath Pact Number Six
This week we will continue to talk about barrel finished bourbon and Blood Oath Pact Number Six may be one of the best barrel finished products I have ever tasted. I recently sampled this product, and it was an awakening to me about what barrel finishing could...
From the Cellars of Lincoln Henderson
Some may recognize the phrase from the cellars of Lincoln Henderson immediately. Others may have heard the name but cannot place it. However, Lincoln Henderson is a name to recognize for anyone who has tasted Woodford Reserve or Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack whiskey....
We Have a Winner!
Thank you to everyone that entered our first ever contest to win an authentic Bourbonfool Designs shelf sitter. Our lucky winner drawn from all of the entries is Todd Hoerauf. Todd will be receiving his Bourbon is not Cancelled shelf sitter very soon. BOURBON IS NOT...
REASONS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOURBON DAY
For many people finding reasons to celebrate National Bourbon Day would not even cross their minds. However, multitudes of people staying in place because of state-mandated lockdowns can begin to see some level of normalcy. Just this week, we could start...
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