Banter

Bon Iver, Bushmills Release “The 1608” Guitar

A Bourbon & Banter member shared this story with me about a week ago and I just knew that I had to share it with everyone.

Vintage Advertising

Four Roses Bourbon Advertisement

Welcome to another installment of crazy weather Friday featuring Four Roses Bourbon. The last few days it got into the 80’s here in St. Louis but now it’s 41 degrees with a freeze warning in effect for tonight.

Food

Apple Bourbon Tart Recipe

I’m pleased that the Redhead has agreed to share with everyone another one of her bourbon creation recipes. If you like the recipe please let her know in the comments.

Banter

Something To Ponder While I Recover

It’s hard to believe but the 2012 Bourbon & Banter Pilgrimage is now complete. What a fantastic trip it was for everyone who attended. I couldn’t have asked for a better trip or a better group of bourbon lovers to experience it all with over the course of a few days.

Banter

Favorite Whiskey and Bourbon Drinking Songs

Two days from now we’ll be pulling into Louisville to check into our hotel and setting out for our first stop on the 2012 Bourbon & Banter Pilgrimage. But before that all happens we have to spend about 4 hours in the car as we travel from our Global HQ in St. Louis, MO.

Events

Winners, Winner & A Bourbon Dinner

Good Monday morning to everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. It was a busy one for us at Bourbon & Banter HQ. We spent a lot of time putting the final touches on the Bourbon Pilgrimage for this Thursday and couldn’t be happier with how it’s all coming together.

Vintage Advertising

Kentucky Tavern Advertisement Circa 1955

I don’t know what the weather’s like in your neck of the woods, but here in St. Louis, it’s cold, rainy and gloomy. It’s the type of morning that you want to stay in bed until you can crawl out and sip some bourbon without anyone passing too much judgment.

Vintage Advertising

Old Taylor Bourbon Advertisement Circa 1978

When I came across today’s featured vintage bourbon ad for Old Taylor Bourbon I immediately knew I had to feature it on the blog. I especially like the use of the shot glass and “Taylor-Made for Texans” slogan. Nice work Old Taylor…nice work!

Banter

Who’s Leading The Bourbon Conversation On Twitter Infographic – September 2012

Another month closer to fall and time to check in to see who’s leading the bourbon conversation on Twitter. Looks like we’ve bounced back from the previous month’s low usage of #bourbon on Twitter with just over 5,500 uses of the hashtag over the last 30 days.

Bourbon

Antique Bourbon Advertisement Circa 1962

Welcome to another well deserved Friday everyone! We’re glad you’re here. We’re featuring a back to basic advertisement from Antique Bourbon circa 1962.

Events

2012 Bourbon Heritage Month Events In Louisville

For those of you looking for even more ways to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month here’s a roundup of some things going on around Louisville in the month of September.

Banter

Carla Carlton – Bourbon & Banter Member Spotlight

If you’re a diehard bourbon fan odds are you’re already familiar with this month’s featured Bourbon &Banter member – Carla Carlton aka “The Bourbon Babe”. During the day, Carla is the director of development communications for a private university in Louisville, Ky.

Banter

On The Topic of Bourbon Infographic

Welcome to the Monday after the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. I’ll do my best to use soft colors and to speak softly. I hope everyone enjoyed celebrating all things bourbon this past week.

Vintage Advertising

Old Grand Dad Bourbon Advertisement Circa 1969

Old Grand Dad Bourbon used 28 taste testers in the making of their bourbon according to this 1969 advertisement. Sounds more like everyone in the distillery enjoyed drinking it and they had to justify their actions to accounting.

Banter

Ole Smoky Moonshine – Legal Tennessee Moonshine

Do you love moonshine but would like to be able to drink it in public without fear of the law? Then Tennessee’s first legal moonshine, Ole Smoky Moonshine, might just be something you’d be interested in learning more about.

Vintage Advertising

Sunny Brook Bourbon Advertisement Circa 1955

You can open your eyes now. You made it to Friday. To celebrate here’s a circa 1955 advertisement from Sunny Brook Bourbon. As “Cheerful as its name”, Sunny Brook was apparently wherever fine whiskey was called for back in the day.

Cocktails

Boardwalk Empire Premiere Inspired Prohibition-Era Cocktails

I received an email from our friends over at Campari featuring some prohibition-era cocktails inspired by the upcoming Boardwalk Empire Premiere on HBO. I’ve seen the show a few times and enjoyed it but I don’t have HBO at this time so I’ll be missing the premiere.

Vintage Advertising

Old Taylor Bourbon Advertisement Circa 1959

Today’s vintage bourbon ad comes from Old Taylor Bourbon. In this 1959 print ad, we’re asked to “taste why the bubbles dance for joy!” I dedicate this one to all of you highball lovers out there.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Heaven Hill’s Larceny Bourbon Review

One of the things I love about bourbon is the stories and traditions attached to brands and distilleries.  And even though I’ve learned that many brand stories told today aren’t always 100% “accurate” I have to admit that I was immediately intrigued by the story behind Heaven Hill’s Larceny Bourbon.

Banter

Is Alcohol A Recession Proof Industry?

We’ve all heard that alcohol is a recession proof industry but is it really true? As I was doing my part to keep the industry alive I stumbled across this infographic that does a pretty good job of laying it out for us in a way that’s pretty easy to understand.

Vintage Advertising

Kentucky Tavern Bourbon Advertisement Circa 1949

Let me take you back to 1949 for this Kentucky Tavern bourbon advertisement.  I think we need to explore bringing back the concept of coordinated drinking sets. Things like glasses that match the pitcher that match the serving tray and, in this case – match the ashtray and lighter.

Banter

Who’s Leading The Bourbon Conversation On Twitter Infographic – August 2012

It’s time to check in and see who’s leading the bourbon conversation on Twitter. It looks like the use of bourbon is down since our last report by about 78 appearances.

Vintage Advertising

Bellows Club Bourbon Advertisement Circa 1959

I wanna be “hep.” Do you wanna be “hep”? All we need is to serve Bellows Club Bourbon, and we’ll not only be "hep" but also a BOURBONITE. Cool.

Gear

The Mason Jar Cocktail Shaker

I don’t personally find myself in need of a cocktail shaker very often but next time I do I’d like to have the Mason Jar Cocktail Shaker on hand. I came across this the other day on Kickstarter I knew I had to share with everyone on Bourbon & Banter.

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Todd Weiss – Bourbon & Banter Member Spotlight

I’m pleased to introduce everyone to this month’s Member Spotlight – Todd Weiss, CEO of Striped Pig Distillery in Charleston, SC. I met Todd online several months ago when I first launched the Bourbon & Banter website.