Bourbon

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Events

Bourbontucky Documentary Release Party

Got something a little different for everyone this weekend. We received an email from the folks behind Bourbontucky–a new documentary debuting on DirecTV on January 24th. Turns out that they’re hosting an exclusive gathering on Tuesday, Jan 20th at a secret speakeasy in Downtown Los Angeles.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Lost Prophet Bourbon Review

Let’s kick off the 2015 bourbon review cycle with our Lost Prophet bourbon review. Lost Prophet is the fourth, and most recent, release from Diageo’s Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company.

Gear News

2015 Bourbon Wall Calendar

Another year, another opportunity to hang bourbon on your wall. We’ve updated our 2014 Bourbon Wall Calendar for 2015 and it’s now available for purchase via Lulu.com.

Banter

2015: Year of the Bourbon Patriot

Happy New Year everyone! As we bring another year to a close we’d like to thank everyone for their support and assistance in helping to spread the bourbon gospel. When we launched Bourbon & Banter a few years ago, we had no idea what to expect.

Events

2015 San Antonio Cocktail Conference

Last year, several members of our team attended the San Antonio Cocktail Conference and had a helluva good time. This year’s event is fast approaching so we wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the dates and details.

Gear News

2014 Bourbon Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is finally upon us and that means two things to all of us here at Bourbon & Banter: It’s time to increase our weekly consumption of bourbon as we entertain family and friends.

Gear News

Introducing Ezras.com

Bourbon & Banter is thrilled to announce an exciting new destination for those looking to learn more about craft spirits. Introducing Ezras.com. Ezras.com offers a curated marketplace for craft spirits produced all over the country.

Gear News

Help Us Decide: Which Bourbon Shirt Should Be Next?

Maybe it’s the bourbon we’ve been drinking but sometimes we can get pretty in indecisive when it comes to the bourbon product designs we’re working on. We’ve been working to get our new bourbon bottle flag design put on a t-shirt and have come up with the 3 designs you see above.

Banter

Bourbon Tip #1

Bourbon Tip #1 Turn The Other Cheek – If served Jack Daniel’s when ordering bourbon, turn the other cheek & spit it out. Make sure to check out all of our other Bourbon Tips as well.

Banter

Bourbon Tip #7

Bourbon Tip #7 Believe – Faith is believing without proof. Bourbon is believing with 80+ proof.

Banter

#BOURBONEVANGELIST Spread The Bourbon Gospel

Today’s the day. It’s time for all bourbon evangelists to rise up, turn to Twitter and declare their love for all things bourbon.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Few Spirits Bourbon Review

At this point in the craft distilling boom, I think it is understandable that those of us who are bourbon aficionados may have become a little cynical.

Banter

Bourbon Evangelist To Unite on September 30th

As Bourbon Heritage Month draws to a close we’re asking that each and every member of bourbon nation take a moment and help us to spread the bourbon gospel via Twitter. We want to show the world that bourbon is here to stay and that people are fully committed to being bourbon evangelists.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Benchmark Old No. 8 Bourbon Review

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

Banter

Jimmy Russell: The Man Behind the Bourbon

The folks over at Wild Turkey created this video to celebrate Jimmy Russell and his 60 years of making bourbon at Wild Turkey. It’s a terrific tribute to the “Buddha of Bourbon”.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

J.R. Ewing Bourbon Review

Earlier this year fans of the television show, Dallas, were excited to learn about a new bourbon release honoring the show’s most memorable character – J.R. Ewing.

Gear News

Bourbon Evangelists, Please Stand Up

Happy 1st Friday of Bourbon Heritage Month! It’s been months since we first announced our Bourbon Evangelist t-shirt and made it available for pre-order.

Banter

Bourbon Heritage Month Sweepstakes

To celebrate Day 2 of Bourbon Heritage Month (BHM) we’re kicking off our month-long Facebook sweepstakes. For the entire month of September, Bourbon & Banter will be giving away bourbon prize packs and other bourbon-themed items for every new 250 page ‘Likes’ we get on Facebook.

Banter

Bourbon Tip #6

Bourbon Tip #6 Sip. Don’t Flip. – Bourbon is meant to be enjoyed when purchased. Not flipped for a profit at the expense of others.

Events

Bourbon In The Blind – St. Louis Bourbon Tasting

We’re thrilled to announce that tickets to our highly anticipated Bourbon In The Blind Tasting Experience are now on sale! Join Bourbon & Banter, Randall’s Wine & Spirits and The Blind Tiger on August 30th for an amazing afternoon of bourbon, gourmet pizza, giveaways and good old-fashioned banter.

Banter

Bourbon Tip #2

Bourbon Tip #2 Teach. Don’t Preach. – Show others how to appreciate bourbon & they’ll drink it for a lifetime. Tell them what to drink & they’ll become vodka drinkers.

Banter

Reality About Carbs In Bourbon

Stumbled across this infographic from WineFolly.com a few weeks ago and thought everyone might enjoy having it as a reference next time you want to defend the health benefits of drinking bourbon.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

Jim Beam Signature Craft Quarter Cask Finished Bourbon Review

Last year Jim Beam released a new line of bourbons called Jim Beam Signature Craft. The only permanent expression in this line was also the first release – Jim Beam Signature Craft 12-Year Bourbon.

Bourbon Whiskey Reviews

J. T. S. Brown Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review

I’d noticed J. T. S. Brown sitting on the bottom shelf of my favorite local liquor store and couldn’t figure out why it sounded familiar. After a little research, I went back and bought a bottle. That quote right there is a good enough reason for me to try a bourbon.

Banter

National Bourbon Day – Tips & Ideas

Happy National Bourbon Day! We hope you’re already enjoying a glass of America’s native spirit while surfing the morning’s most important online news.