Rum Reviews Bayou Select Rum Review As the resident bourbon historian here at Bourbon & Banter, I have a shocking secret to admit: I have a love affair with American rum. When people think of spirits that defined our nation, it’s almost always bourbon and rye whiskey.
Banter Freddie Johnson: Bourbon Superhero Buffalo Trace Distillery, run by the Sazerac company, is a distillery known around the world for their amazing bourbon portfolio, including Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, Pappy van Winkle, and many other fantastic labels.
Irish Whiskey Reviews West Cork Irish Whiskey Review I always reach for bourbon when I want a tasty pour of whiskey. Sure, I’ve had a number of scotches I have enjoyed and I have the requisite bottle of Jameson on my bar, but when I crave whiskey I crave bourbon. That’s why, after trying a number of world whiskies at Whiskies of the World last year.
Book Reviews 12 Must Have Bourbon Books You upgraded from bourbon & coke, you have Glencairn glasses, and you even started reading this fantastic little blog: now what? It’s time for you to get educated, my friend! Bourbon writing has exploded in the past decade.
Events Highlights from Whiskies of the World Atlanta First off, let me say that the folks running Whiskies of the World really know how to throw a fantastic event. Of course, they delivered on the whiskey, but there were other (highly appreciated) touches that pulled the event together and made WOW ATL a welcome and inviting atmosphere.
Events Five Reasons you can’t miss Whiskies of the World Atlanta WOTW Atlanta offers more than 200 expressions of bourbon, scotch, Canadian, Irish, and other whiskies from around the world for you to taste (challenge accepted.)
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Smooth Ambler Old Scout Bourbon Review I have to admit that I’m very wary of the “craft” spirits movement, especially when that really just involves companies slapping overpriced label art on a bottle of 4-6 year old MGP juice and calling it their own.
Events The Bourbon Mixer: Philanthropy and Alcohol All in One I had the pleasure of attending the Bourbon Mixer in Louisville on August 15th, and I have to say, the Whisky Chicks and Bourbon Brotherhood know how to throw a fantastic event! Annually, these two groups combine to host a bourbon-fueled shindig benefitting different charities each year.
Distilleries A User’s Guide to the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Anyone who has traveled the Kentucky Bourbon Trail knows that most of the distilleries on the Trail are located far outside of city centers like Lexington and Louisville.
Distilleries An Accidental Afternoon at Smooth Ambler Spirits Smooth Ambler is a beautiful enigma in the world of craft bourbon distilling, because they offer not only amazing palates in choosing and blending sourced bourbon but also the drive and ambition to craft whiskey from grain to glass in the heart of West Virginia.
Banter Sour or Sweet: The Father of Modern Bourbon The last time you found yourself at Ye Olde Liquor Store, your eyes might have wandered to the bottom shelf where labels are stuffed with text emphasizing the quality and heritage of the bourbon, proudly boasting, “SOUR MASH WHISKEY.”
Banter Bottled In Bond: A Brief History During your last visit to Ye Olde Liquor Store, you might have noticed a couple of bottom-shelf bottles sporting a fancy, old-script tag: “Bottled-in-Bond.” The bottle might claim that the whiskey is exceptional, full of heritage, made according to an old, forgotten tradition.
