Banter

Memorial Day Bourbon Wallpaper

A little change of pace today folks. Instead of featuring a vintage bourbon advertisement per our usual Friday routine we’re offering a special Memorial Day Bourbon Wallpaper for download.  Memorial Day is a very special holiday for American’s and one that we should never take lightly.

Banter

Bourbon & Banter Does WhiskyFest Chicago

When was the last time you felt like a kid in a candy store? For me it was just a few short weeks ago when I attended my first ever WhiskyFest in Chicago. (Full disclosure: The fine folks at WhiskyFest were kind enough to provide me with a press pass to attend this year’s event.

Banter

Schenley Distillers Bourbon Ad Circa 1947

Been a long week for yours truly and I’m looking forward to enjoy some bourbon and banter this evening with an old friend.  I hope your week has been a little better than mine.

Events

Bourbon in the Blind Dinner Recap

Thanks to everyone who came out and joined us this past Saturday for our “Bourbon in the Blind” tasting dinner. We hope you had as much fun as we did. For those of you unable to join us, here’s a quick run down of the event.

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Old Charter Bourbon Circa 1978

Keeping things simple with today’s Old Charter Bourbon advertisement from 1978. I hope everyone has a nice weekend lined up that’s filled with lots of bourbon and banter.

Banter

May Bourbon Wallpaper

This month’s bourbon wallpaper features Jim Beam’s American Stillhouse in the early morning sunshine. We took this photo about a week after the American Stillhouse opened and before the crowds showed up for the morning.

Banter

Win A Copy of the Pappy Van Winkle Book

It’s pretty hard to throw an empty bottle of bourbon around and hit someone who hasn’t heard about Pappy Van Winkle bourbon. Everyone these days knows about the legendary bourbon and some have even gotten their hands on a bottle or two during the now annual release of Pappy bottles.

Banter

After 9 Months Without Bourbon the Winner Is…

Thanks to everyone that voted in our poll to determine what Bourbon & Banter reader, Christine B., should drink as her first sip of bourbon after giving birth to her son Jackson Lee. (Read the original post and call for votes here.)

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Joe Louis Whiskey Circa 1952

It’s been a hectic week on the Bourbon & Banter front due to my wife having shoulder surgery and the day job being overly stressful. I apologize for not posting a more often this week. I hope today’s installment of vintage ads will make up for the radio silence on my end.

Events

Heading to WhiskyFest Chicago

I’m super excited about heading to Chicago tomorrow for WhiskyFest. This will be my first time attending WhiskyFest and I’m very much looking forward to tasting a variety of whiskys – some old friends and some new.

Events

Bourbon in the Blind | A St. Louis Bourbon Tasting & Dinner

Bourbon & Banter is hosting a St. Louis bourbon tasting dinner on Saturday, May11th at the historic Glen Echo Country Club.  The evening will consist of a tasting of six (6) bourbons in a blind format and a bourbon-inspired gourmet buffet and dessert.

Banter

9 Months Without Bourbon

Close your eyes for a minute and imagine 9 months without bourbon. Scary, right? As a dedicated bourbon drinker what if you couldn’t drink bourbon for over 9 months?

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Sunny Brook Bourbon Advertisement Circa 1959

Wow! $25,000 reward back in 1959 from Sunny Brook bourbon? Can you imagine if you had been able to track down the missing artwork? I think it would be pretty cool if a bourbon brand did something similar today.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon Review

At a suggested price of $49.99, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon is roughly $25 more than the original Russell’s Reserve 10 year bourbon. That’s a pretty significant price difference if you compare the two by price only.

Cocktails

Wild Turkey Cocktail Recipes – Tax Day Edition

Last week I received an email from the fine folks at Wild Turkey that contained not only some Wild Turkey cocktail recipes, but also the following opening line.

Banter

Golden Wedding Whiskey Ad Circa 1941

Leading us into a bourbon-filled weekend today is a 1941 advertisement from Golden Wedding Whiskey. Sold in 1941 as a whiskey made from “wedding” 5 whiskies (primarily bourbon and rye) into one distinct whiskey, the brand is now a low-cost Canadian whisky.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Jefferson’s Bourbon Review – Presidential Select 21 Year Old

Almost a month ago, I posted news about Jefferson’s planned April 1st release of their new Presidential Select 21 Year Old bourbon. After waiting impatiently for weeks I was thrilled to arrive home a few nights ago to find a tasting sample nestled in the safety of a well-padded FedEx box.

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Ancient Age Bourbon Ad Circa 1941

Let’s welcome the weekend by enjoying the luxury of Ancient Age bourbon via this 1941 advertisement. It appears that the 8 year is being shipped to Japan and not available in the US market.

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Who’s Leading The Bourbon Conversation On Twitter Infographic – March 2013

It’s been quite a while since we checked in to see how popular the hashtag #bourbon had become on Twitter.  Based on the last month of Twitter activity, it looks like #bourbon has been used a total of 8,409 times.

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April Bourbon Wallpaper

We thought long and hard about posting an April Fool’s Day joke but doubted anyone would believe that Jack Daniel’s was going to start calling themselves a bourbon. So instead we’re kicking off the week, and the month, with the April installment of our  Bourbon & Banter Desktop Wallpaper Series.

Events

Blind Bourbon Tasting & Dinner – May 11, 2013

We hope you can join us on Saturday, May 11th for our Blind Bourbon Tasting & Dinner to be held at Glen Echo Country Club in St. Louis, MO. Full details and tickets are available by clicking on the poster image below or via this link.

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Ten High Bourbon Ad Circa 1940

Good Friday everyone. I wasn’t able to track down an Easter-themed bourbon ad for you (should have saved the Virginia ham ad till today), but I was able to locate this Ten High bourbon ad from 1940 styled around tax season.

Boozy Books

Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage

Unravel the mysteries surrounding bourbon as Veach delves into its production techniques, including the technological advancements that have revolutionized the industry. Explore the profound impact of legislation like the Pure Food and Drug Act and the dark days of Prohibition.

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Muzzleshot Shot Glasses for the Bourbon Badass

Next time your friends suggest taking a shot of bourbon pull these out and watch the look on their faces. Machined from a solid block of aluminum and designed to resemble a M16’2 flash supressor, these badass Muzzleshot shot glasses are virtually indestructible.

Bars

Bourbon Across America Visits the Century Bar

A few weeks ago we traveled up to Dayton, OH to visit the Century Bar as part of our Bourbon Across America travels.