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The Incomparable Freddie Johnson
Freddie Johnson is a beloved figure at Buffalo Trace Distillery who has made memories for thousands of people through his years guiding people through the historic distillery. Not only does he make memories, but he makes people feel better. In my mind, it is truly a...
Three Suprising Bourbons
I have sampled many bourbons and whiskeys over the last year. However, I thought it would be important to acknowledge three surprising bourbons that stood out. My criteria I purposely selected bourbons that are affordable and available. It is easy to include a Boss...
The Bardstown Bourbon Company
The Bardstown Bourbon Company was founded in 2014 by men with vision. Although relatively new to the often-historic list of bourbon distilleries in Kentucky, it has made a lasting imprint in the bourbon landscape. The plan Bardstown Bourbon Company, from the outset,...
The Real Father of Bourbon
Many bourbon enthusiasts have read the claims that Elijah Craig was the first distiller to age his whiskey in charred barrels. This claim dates back to 1789. Clever marketing often calls him the father of bourbon. This statement is almost certainly false. After much...
The Rye Whiskey Boom
What is rye whiskey doing in a bourbon blog post? Rye whiskey continues to be part of the American whiskey discussion. While often ignored during the early years of the current bourbon boom, rye whiskey continues to grow and obtain market share. In January 2019, Old...
Bluffton Whiskey is Amazing
Occasionally, you run across an innovative spirit that is unique and surprising. Bluffton Whiskey is amazing. This superb whiskey was created at Burnt Church Distillery in Bluffton, South Carolina. Bluffton Whiskey is 95 proof and has a mash bill of rice, wheat, and...
Old Route 8 Cask Strength Bourbon
This product is aged eight years and bottled at a cask strength of 121.6 Proof. It is a delicious bourbon whiskey and a newcomer on the bourbon scene. However, Old Route 8 cask strength bourbon is not the only product from the Augusta Distillery. Augusta Kentucky...
Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bourbon
Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bourbon is a Bottled-in-Bond Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey that you should seek out and sample! By the Numbers There are not a lot of wheat bourbons in the marketplace when compared to the number of rye bourbons. However, some iconic...
A Whiskey Called Mister Sam
I have just sampled a whiskey called Mister Sam, which ranks as one of the finest pours I have experienced. The nose of this whiskey was terrific; it had sweet tobacco, vanilla, and sweet cereal. The flavor is fantastic, with chocolate-covered cherries, baked pecans,...
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