Bars Julep Cocktail Club in Kansas City I took a short trip to Kansas City last week for work. Typically when I’m traveling for work, I try to find a good place to enjoy some bourbon in the evening. This trip however, my colleagues were eager to explore a place better known for their burgers and beer.
Food Stuff Reviews Mash Bill Truffle Collection Review Father’s Day is coming and you could do a lot worse than getting Dad a box of the Mash Bill Truffle Collection from Vosges.
Banter Bourbon Tip #3 Bourbon Tip #3 Thou Shalt Not Hoard – Bourbon was made to be drunk by you and your friends. No one will be remembered for their collection of dusty bourbon bottles.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star 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.
Gear News Father’s Day Engraved Glencairn Whisky Glass A quick note to let everyone know that we’ve got a limited time product offering available just in time for Father’s Day. You can now order one of our custom designed Glencairn whisky glasses and have an additional message engraved on the opposite side of the glass.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary Bourbon Review Let’s get this out before we go any further – Jimmy Russell doesn’t care for bourbon older than 12 years. So the fact that his son Eddie would create a tribute bourbon that contains a mingling of 12 and 16 year old bourbons may come as a surprise.
Gear News Wild Turkey Visitor Center Print Bourbon & Banter is pleased to offer this limited edition fine art photo from the grand opening of the Wild Turkey visitor center. This photo captures the unique essence of the new visitor center which was built to resemble old tobacco barns.
Banter Visiting Wild Turkey: A Photo Essay Last week I had the honor of attending the grand opening of the new Wild Turkey visitor center and celebrate Jimmy Russell’s 60 years with the distillery.
Banter Secret Life of Bourbon Barrels This infographic about the secret life of bourbon barrels, created by Gustav Katz, was originally posted online back in October 2011 so some of the information might be out of date. I wanted to share it again with folks now that Diageo is messing with the laws around what defines Tennessee Whiskey
Banter Bourbon & Banter Weekly Update #1 Here are some of the links referenced in this episode of the Bourbon & Banter Weekly Update.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Old Blowhard Bourbon Review Today we’re sharing our review of their second release, Old Blowhard Bourbon, which is a 26-year-old whiskey distilled at the Old Bernheim Distillery and eventually stored at Stitzel-Weller.
Events Angel’s Envy Bourbon Dinner & Tasting Pleased to announce that our next bourbon tasting dinner in St. Louis, MO will be held on April 10th at the historic Glen Echo Country club and will feature Angel’s Envy bourbon.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Barterhouse Bourbon Review For months now the bourbon world has been abuzz about Diageo’s new Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company. The stated goal of the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company is “to locate lost and forgotten barrels of whiskey from around the world and share them with discerning adult fans.”
Irish Whiskey Reviews Irish Whiskey Reviews for St. Patrick’s Day If you’ve been reading the blog for a year or so now you’ll know that once in a while I’ll review a whiskey that isn’t bourbon. And if you’ve been paying attention you’ll also know that it’s usually Irish whiskey that I’ll wander off and explore a bit.
Banter “Making the Cut”: The Search for the New Face of Hudson Whiskey Have you ever wanted to be a whiskey brand ambassador? You know, traveling around the globe hanging out with folks and sharing your love of whiskey while someone else pays the tab. Well now is your chance to find out if you’ve got what it takes.
Banter Kentucky Tavern Bourbon Ad Circa 1945 Been a while since we posted a vintage ad for everyone to enjoy. A contributor shared this one with me and I knew that everyone would appreciate the greatness of having a hidden bourbon bar in your home library. I hope everyone enjoys this Kentucky Tavern bourbon ad from 1945.
Banter Bourbon & Banter 2nd Anniversary Looks like we’ve survived another trip around the sun by drinking our bourbon and spreading the bourbon gospel. All of us at Bourbon & Banter are thankful for everyone’s continue support as we celebrate our 2nd Anniversary.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Jefferson’s Bourbon Review: Presidential Select 30 Year Old Earlier this week I reviewed Jefferson’s Bourbon Presidential Select 25 Year Old after receiving some tasting samples from Castle Brands in January. As part of that sample shipment I was lucky enough to also receive a sample of Presidential Select 30 Year Old.
Banter St. Patrick’s Day Irish Whiskey Schwag Giveaway We’re less than a month away from that one day of the year when everyone is Irish – St. Patrick’s Day. As you know last year I did a review of an Irish Whiskey to celebrate my Irish heritage and take a wee break from drinking bourbon.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Jefferson’s Bourbon Review: Presidential Select 25 Year Old Back in December 2013, Jefferson’s Bourbon put out an official statement announcing the release of their latest bottling – Presidential Select 25 Year Old and Presidential Select 30 Year Old.
