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The Beam Family’s Bourbon Heritage
The Beam Family's Bourbon Heritage The Beam Family's Bourbon Heritage is a fascinating look at one family's contribution to Kentucky Bourbon. Most people are aware of the Jim Beam brand and its leading role in the industry. Many members of the family made considerable...
Blending the Ideal Bourbon
How many people have tried blending the ideal bourbon? Recently I was fortunate enough to participate in a virtual barrel pick. However, this was no ordinary barrel pick but an attempt at blending the ideal bourbon utilizing three Woodford Reserve Single Barrel...
Science Meets Tradition at Wilderness Trail
Science Meets Tradition at Wilderness Trail Danville, Kentucky, is home to a company where science meets tradition at Wilderness Trail Distillery. This distillery, founded in 2012, was created by men who understand the science of distillation and fermentation. Shane...
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series may be the best bourbon you have never seen. It is not available in every state; however, with a simple search, the BBC website will show you where it can be purchased. Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series is a robust...
From Bourbon to Infinity
After being asked multiple times if I had an infinity bottle going, I decided to take the plunge from bourbon to infinity. I tried to research the origins of infinity bottles and found a lot of varied information. The theory of the infinity bottle is to gather a...
Limestone Branch
When you are descendants of bourbon history-making families, bourbon might be your birth rite. Limestone Branch is a distillery born of two well-known bourbon families dating back as far as seven generations on the paternal side. If the distillery was only known for...
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...
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