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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...
Not as Neat by Using a Bourbon Mixer
Everyone that has experienced one of my tastings understands that I like my bourbon neat. Researching not as neat by using a bourbon mixer really took me away from my comfort zone. When I was growing up, there was little mention of bourbon in my home. I remember the...
My Top 10 Bourbons You Should Have
My Top 10 Bourbons you should have are both affordable and findable. Many might disagree with my choices, but these are personal favorites. The goal was not to create a list that is impossible to find or difficult to afford. The goal was to give all of you an outline...
A Look at Rye Whiskey in America
A look at Rye Whiskey in America Bourbon has deep roots in our country, but we need to take a look at rye whiskey in America. Scotch-Irish Immigrants were used to distilling with barley. When they realized that it did not grow well in the North American climate, they...
Bourbonfool News
First of all, thanks to everyone who attended last week's online tasting. Not only was it great to have members of Bourbon Women Michigan, but it was also exciting to hear from Maker's Mark and Beam Suntory. We are working on a new Youtube video that will be available...
BIB Additions to the List of Ten Bourbons you Should Have
Two BIB additions to your must have list! BIB additions to the list of ten bourbons you should have. This week we are adding two bottled in bond additions to my list. So far, we have listed four distinctive bourbons to our list of 10 bourbons everybody should own....
Three Bourbons Everyone Should Have.
To reach a total of ten, here are three bourbons everyone should have. I purposely omitted extremely hard to find, and very expensive bourbons. Listed here are bottles two, three, and four to be included in your eventual group of ten. The bourbons are not in any...
Ten Bourbons Everyone Should Have
My recommendations Over the next few weeks, I will be listing my ten bourbons everyone should have. This list includes bottles that you can purchase. The bourbons that will make up this list are available and they will not break the bank. There are a lot of lists of...
The Distilling Capital of Peoria Illinois
While researching a brand of bourbon, I discovered a segment of bourbon history that was not familiar to me. At one point in American history, The distilling capital of Peoria Illinois was a factual statement. Peoria's commerce was based on plentiful corn and water....
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