Patrick "Pops" Garrett - BOURBON & BANTER (Page 16)

Patrick "Pops" Garrett

Founder and Chief Drinking Officer of Bourbon & Banter and DrinkCurious.

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Rebel Yell Launches New Variant

Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon has a new look for its brand lineup. The updated packaging reinforces the brand’s rebellious spirit and elevates the brand’s look, bridging the gap between its proud heritage and modern tastes.

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Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Four Gate Whiskey Company Bourbon Batch 1, The Kelvin Collaboration Review

First thing – I really love the nose on this whiskey. It’s full of sherry, golden fruit and cooked plums – delicious. If I had to make a purchase decision on the nose alone I would buy this all day long.

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Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Four Roses Small Batch Select Review

When I first received the press release announcing the upcoming release of Four Roses Small Batch Select, I was a bit hesitant to get my hopes up. Four Roses does a great job with their regular lineup and limited releases so I was concerned that a new expression, slated to be part of the regular lin

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Four Gate Whiskey Company Launches Small Batch Bourbon Brand

This April, Four Gate Whiskey Company will launch its very first variety of Kentucky Bourbon.

Introducing the Whiskey Review Hall of Fame

Anyone who’s been drinking whiskey for the last few years knows that the industry has gotten out of control.

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Releasing Weller Full Proof Bourbon

Fans of W.L. Weller Bourbon Whiskey from Buffalo Trace Distillery are in for a treat, as the Distillery announces a new bourbon offering from the original wheated brand, Weller Full Proof.

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Four Roses to Extend Permanent Lineup with New Bourbon

The fourth rose is being added to Four Roses’ permanent lineup of Bourbons. The introduction of Four Roses Small Batch Select will be the distillery’s first permanent product-line extension in more than 12 years, joining Four Roses Single Barrel, Four Roses Small Batch and Four Roses Bourbon.

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Bourbon Santa’s Tips for a Spirited Holiday Season

Join us as Banta (Bourbon Santa) shares his pro tips for enjoying a spirited holiday season.

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Buffalo Trace Introduces Old Charter Oak Bourbon

Have you ever wondered how barrels made from trees that grew in different countries, climates, and soil would affect the flavors of the whiskey?

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Find Us At Whiskey In The Winter 2018

Today is one of my favorite days of the year. It’s the day that Whiskey in the Winter occurs in St. Louis, MO – which just happens to be where I live. Whiskey in the Winter is a whiskey festival that started seven years ago as a first of its kind event in St. Louis.

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Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Review

Read the Brand’s Notes to understand why this is a twice-barreled product. It’ll help you understand why it’s so fruity, sweet and tannic. Sipped at 93 proof, it’s perfect. With a splash of water, the fruit notes become juicier, the mouthfeel pleasantly heavier and spice notes emerge. As the last ex

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Rutledge Returns: Why He Left Four Roses, What He’s Been Doing & Where He’s Heading Next

A little over 3.5 years ago I had the honor of hosting a Four Roses bourbon dinner in St. Louis with Jim Rutledge as our guest of honor.

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A Visit to New Riff Distilling

I’ve been traveling across the country for the past three weeks visiting distilleries both large and small. Today I’m excited to share with you details of our trip to New Riff Distilling.

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Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

StilL 630 Experimental Collection Release #13, #14 and #15

This past July, StilL 630 began the second year of their 5-year Experimental Collection journey. After a successful first year chronicling their monthly releases, we decided to take a different approach this year.

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Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

2018 Parker’s Heritage Collection Review

Where do I begin in providing my overall view of this bourbon? First, let me say that I enjoyed the nose on this one. The candied orange and fruit were inviting on their own, but the presence of buttery caramel notes really sold me on the nose.

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Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Heaven Hill 27-Year-Old Barrel Proof Bourbon Review

If you’ve been reading my reviews for a while, it won’t be a surprise when I tell you that I’m not a fan of bourbons with a massive oak profile. So when my sample of Heaven Hill 27-Year-Old Barrel Proof Bourbon arrived, I was a little hesitant to dive in and sample it.

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It’s coming…are you ready?

We’re just 30 days out from the best damn month of the year – Bourbon Heritage Month. Are you ready to join us for a month-long celebration of America’s native spirit?

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American Whiskey Reviews

StilL 630 Experimental Collection Release #12

This review of StiLl 630’s X-12 marks the completion of the first 12-months of their Experimental Collection release series. What a year it’s been. Only fitting that we mark this occasion with a review of a whiskey style that is making its debut at StiLl 630 – a wheat whiskey.

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Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

StilL 630 Experimental Collection Release #11

Today we’re taking a closer look at StilL 630’s Experimental Collection Release #11. The X-11 is a high rye bourbon mash bill with a twist. Instead of using only one type of malted barley, it contains four different varieties – three of which are smoked.

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Rye Whiskey Reviews

Rossville Union Rye Whiskey Review

With this release, I continue to be happy with MGP’s foray into releasing their own brands. None of them will be winning whiskey of the year accolades, but they’re all solid expressions of what MGP has been doing well for decades.

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How to Celebrate National Bourbon Day 2018

Happy National Bourbon Day 2018! We hope your day is off to a great start and that you started your day with a nice shot of America’s native spirit while enjoying scanning the morning’s news headlines.

New Brand Releases

Knob Creek Releases New Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye Whiskey is the newest expression to join Knob Creek’s award-winning portfolio of rye whiskies.

Woodford Reserve Introduces Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey

Woodford Reserve announces the release of Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey, a blended malt whiskey based on historical recipes and influenced by Woodford Reserve Bourbon.

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Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review

Let me start by saying that if tasting blind, this would be a perfectly drinkable whiskey. I wouldn’t spit it out and pawn it off on someone else. I would drink it. Moreover, if you poured me another glass, I would drink that as well. However, the reality is that I didn’t drink it blindly. I drank i

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StilL 630 Experimental Collection Release #10

We’re only two months away from completing the first year of StiLl 630’s Experimental Collection but first we need to take a look at the X-10. The X-10 is a 21 month old spiced rum bottled at 100 proof. While spiced rums are nothing new to the market, StilL 630’s spiced rum is like nothing you’ve ev