Bourbon

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Banter

Bourbon Schwag Pack Winner #1

Congratulations to Bonnie Woolford for winning the first Bourbon Schwag Pack of our 2015 Bourbon Heritage Month giveaway. Connie will receive a package stuffed full of great bourbon schwag items from Bourbon & Banter and our sponsors at the end of September.

Gear News

Free Shipping – Helping Spread the Bourbon Gospel

Next month is National Bourbon Heritage Month. Or as we like to call it – The Best Month Ever. Once again this year we’ll be celebrating in style with lots of giveaways, special content and special offers on all things bourbon related. More details will be shared on September 1st.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review

It’s been a while since Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon was released into the rapidly growing bourbon market. We didn’t go out of our way to avoid trying it but it was not on our list of things to acquire and review for the blog.

Banter

Safe Ride Home: Thanks Campari!

This press release came across my desk last week courtesy of the folks at Campari. I thought it was a pretty cool use of emerging technology to connect with alcohol consumers.

Drinking Accessory Reviews

Is Shaker 33 the Best Cocktail Shaker Since Prohibition?

“The Best Cocktail Shaker Since Prohibition” That’s the bold statement Shaker 33 uses on Kickstarter.com to catch your attention and draw you in to learn more about their product and campaign.

Banter

Happy 4th of July

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

From Grain to Glass: An American Craft Spirits Renaissance

Here’s a wonderfully produced “grain to glass” documentary produced by our friends over at Hudson Whiskey. Pour yourself a glass of whiskey and take 15 minutes out of your day to enjoy this peek into the craft distilling world. And congrats to Hudson Whiskey on 10 great years!

Banter

Introducing Melissa Alexander

Today we’re super pleased to announce that Melissa Alexander will be joining the Bourbon & Banter team as a regular contributor. Melissa made her B&B debut last week with a post titled, “Bottled In Bond: A Brief History”.

Banter

Four Roses Tournament: A Story of Bourbon, Banter & BBQ

We’d like to wish everyone a very happy National Bourbon Day! To celebrate we invite you to watch our video about a recent Four Roses tasting that we were lucky to be invited to here in St. Louis.

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.

Banter

What The Hell Is National Running Day?

Apparently today is National Running Day. I’m sure it’s a very important day for those that actually enjoy running for sport or pleasure. As for me, well…let’s just say that I was built more for comfort than speed. As such I really don’t get running as a hobby.

Banter

Bourbon Is The Answer

Banter

Exploring Private Barrel Selections with Nasa Liquor

“It was like staring down a bourbon tsunami. I couldn’t make a decision or move my feet from sheer awe and fear of making a bad decision.” That’s how one of my friends described his recent experience visiting a liquor store. He had gone in looking to buy a bottle of whiskey for a house-warming gift.

Banter

Sharing Bourbon…and Banter for a Good Cause

The bourbon industry is so hot right now that it’s easy to get caught up in the game chasing down the next great thing or trying to just keep up with industry chatter.

Events

Four Roses Bourbon Tasting Dinner

Who wants to have dinner and drinks with Four Roses’ Master Distiller Jim Rutledge? Bourbon & Banter is pleased to announce that Jim Rutledge will be joining us on May 6th to host a Four Roses bourbon dinner and tasting at Copia Restaurant & Wine Bar in St. Louis, MO.

Banter

Happy Easter – Share Your Bourbon

Happy Easter from all of us here at Bourbon & Banter. Whether you’re religious or not, Easter is the perfect holiday to spread the joy with those around you. Dust off your top shelf bourbons, unlock the Pappy vault and break out your enormous collection of logo engraved Glencairn glasses.

Banter

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day - May you live to be a hundred years, with one extra year to repent.

Tequila Reviews

Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila Review

This will be fun to serve up to those friends who don’t have quite the refined palate all you fine folks do. They just might think it’s bourbon! Admit it; you get a tiny surge of joy from feeling superior to the plebian palate. I sure do.

Banter

Bourbon & Banter 3rd Anniversary

Today is Bourbon & Banter’s 3rd anniversary. February 21, 2012 is the day I shared my first post with the world–Welcome Fellow Bourbon Lovers–and opened the door to an adventure that has allowed me to connect with bourbon lovers around the world and become part of their bourbon journey.

Banter

On Valentine’s Day, Say It With Whiskey

Experts long to give advice when it comes to love and Valentine’s Day. They tell you what to say, how to say it and what to wear while saying it. If you ask us, that’s a lot to try to figure out. By the time you get a plan together you’re too tired and freaked out to execute.

Events

San Antonio Cocktail Conference 2015 Recap

Bourbon & Banter was very graciously invited back by the folks at the San Antonio Cocktail Conference to attend their spectacular event that focuses on all of the great booze and food across the country and in the city of San Antonio.

Banter

Winter Storm Juno Bourbon Stockpile Advice

To all of our friends in the path of Winter Storm Juno please stay safe, warm and well stocked with your favorite bourbon. Here’s a map from WeatherChannel.com with the most recent snow predictions along with our stockpile recommendations.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Fighting Cock Bourbon Review

Welcome to another installment of our tasting series on lower shelf bourbons. Bourbon & Banter contributor, Thomas Fondano, will be trying out and commenting on bourbons priced under $20.

Banter

Bourbon Desktop Wallpaper Collection

Just a quick update to let you know that we’ve finally archived our complete collection of bourbon desktop wallpapers into a single file for easy download. Follow the link below to download all of the images for free.