Glassware Reviews New Glencairn Whisky Glass We’re excited to announce that we just added 3 new custom designs to our Glencairn Whisky Glass section of our bourbon shop.
Banter Life On The Road With Whisky’s Wanderers via WhiskyCast HD Came across this video from our friends over at WhiskyCast HD and thought I’d share it with everyone. Perfect way to slip into the weekend. Hope you enjoy “Life on the Road with Whisky’s Wanderers”.
Events What I Learned from the San Antonio Cocktail Conference: Cocktail Shading with Gastriques Whether a seasoned bartender or just a cocktail enthusiast (and really, who isn’t?), the San Antonio Cocktail Conference was an experience not to be missed.
Gear News Custom Design Bourbon Flasks for Valentine’s Day We’re pleased to announce the addition of 3 new custom designed flasks to our online store. We’ve been working on these for a while and couldn’t be more thrilled to finally make them available.
Banter 1st Down and Bourbon Winner We’re pleased to announce that Brandon Smith (@SmittyOD) is the winner of this year’s 1st Down and Bourbon giveaway. His name was randomly chosen from everyone that entered the contest and he’ll be receiving a special bourbon schwag pak in the mail within the next few weeks. Congrats Brandon!
Banter 1st Down and Bourbon Giveaway You are drinking bourbon for today’s big game, right? Would you like to win some cool bourbon schwag for your efforts? Participate in our 1st Down and Bourbon promotion today and you might just be the lucky winner of an extra special bourbon schwag pack from Bourbon & Banter.
Banter Another POV on Suntory Buying Beam Trying out a new post format using the video capabilities built into my MAC. After you watch the video let me know what you think about the format. If folks like it I’ll be able to post more content quicker and on a more regulated schedule.
Banter Old Forester As Windshield Fluid Here’s something you don’t see every day. Received this photo from a friend down in South Alabama. Apparently the windshield wiper fluid sold at stores doesn’t work in the cold weather they’ve been experiencing. He told me that Old Forester works perfectly and keeps his windshield ice free.
Events San Antonio Cocktail Conference 2014 Recap Disclaimer: The San Antonio Cocktail Conference provided Bourbon & Banter writers with lodging and access to the conference and events. All other travel costs were the responsibility of the attending writers.
Events San Antonio Cocktail Conference: Opening Night Party The 2014 San Antonio Cocktail Conference kicked off last night with an epic cocktail party. At the historic and ornately decorated Majestic Theater in downtown San Antonio you could find three floors of elaborate cocktails as well as food from local restaurants being served in every corner.
Events Ready for Bourbon & Banter at the San Antonio Cocktail Conference? I am very excited to announce….ok I take that back. Excited doesn’t even begin to cover it. I am ecstatic beyond belief to announce that Erin Petrey and I will be attending the San Antonio Cocktail Conference this coming holiday weekend.
Banter In Politics, You are What You Drink Check out this banter inducing chart courtesy of the folks over at The Washington Post. You can check out the original article here to get the complete back story on the chart and data behind it. Let us know how accurate it is based on your own personal drinking habits and your close friends.
Banter Merry Christmas 2013 From all of us at Bourbon & Banter we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season. Now, let’s open the bourbon and get this party started. Who’s with us?
Banter Kentucky Tavern Bourbon Ad Circa 1949 It’s time to start featuring some holiday themed bourbon ads from the vintage archives. Let’s kick things off with this classic from Kentucky Tavern bourbon. They didn’t just offer one holiday package but a total of 3 festive gift options.
Events 5 Things NOT to do at a Whiskey Festival Whiskey festivals are amazing. A whole room full of every kind of whiskey under the sun along with whiskey lovers to talk about it, mixologists mixing cocktails with it, and food made with it. I am sure you don’t need any more convincing that this is a great idea.
Gear News Last Minute Deals on Bourbon Gifts The holidays are upon us and for many time is running out to find that perfect gift for the bourbon lover in their life. We know how hard it can be to shop for people like us.
Banter Beyond the Barrel: A Conversation with Kentucky Artist, Tess Larimore It is no surprise that the Bourbon industry has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past couple of years. The enthusiasm for the Kentucky spirit has done wonderful things for the economy of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, but has also opened new doors of opportunity to others in the state.
Banter Would Don Draper Kick My Ass? Couldn’t resist posting this on the blog as well as Facebook. Make sure to make this your mantra as you head into the office holiday party season. It might just save your life.
Banter Four Roses Bourbon Ad Circa 1944 Woke up this morning to the sound of freezing rain hitting my bedroom windows. All I wanted to do was stay in my warm bed and sleep through the bad weather. Unfortunately I had to get up and trudge on into work.
Events Beer, Bourbon, Bikes + Bacon A quick shout out for a local event happening here in St. Louis on Saturday, December 7th. I encourage you to check out the event’s Facebook page to learn more and plan your visit accordingly.
Banter December Bourbon Wallpaper It’s hard to believe that it’s already December. 11 bourbon filled months are behind us as square-up to tackle the final month of the year. As we head into the home stretch I offer up this final bourbon wallpaper for 2013.
Banter Happy Thanksgiving & Thank You Just a quick note wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. All of us at Bourbon & Banter are humbled by your decision to be part of our daily community and thankful that you’re helping us spread the bourbon gospel.
Gear News Bourbon & Banter 2013 Holiday Gift Guide The holiday season is fast approaching, which means our gifting lists are growing longer by the day. Fear not! Bourbon & Banter is here to provide you with ideas for holiday presents for that Bourbon lover (or prospective Bourbon lover!) in your life.
