Old Forester Celebrates 150-Year-History with Limited-Edition Bourbon Release September 24, 2020 by PR Newswire
In 1870, George Garvin Brown changed the spirits industry forever when he sealed and sold his whisky – Old Forester – exclusively in a glass bottle. Each bottle was adorned with his signature, a personal guarantee of the brand's quality and consistency...
The 15 Best New Bourbons You Should Be Drinking Right Now September 23, 2020 by Jonah Flicker
As if we needed another reason to drink bourbon, September happens to be National Bourbon Heritage Month. Distilleries often time some of their most high profile releases to coincide with this celebration of our beloved “distinctive product of the United States,” as designated by a 1964 congressional resolution. For those who might need a refresher, there are certain specifications that bourbon has to meet...
The Best Bargains In Bourbon—According To Bartenders September 23, 2020 by Brad Japhe
We’ve said it many times before, but that won’t stop us from saying it again: you don’t need to spend a lot to get your hands on great bourbon. In fact, if you are paying an arm and a leg for your favorite liquor, you’re probably doing it wrong...
Easy-Drinking Whiskey Cocktails to Toast the End of Summer September 21, 2020 by Clay Whittaker
Summer comes to an end at different times in different places—and at different times for different people. Seasonal transitions can pose some problems, particularly when trying to slap together a no-hassle cocktail or two. So we did the work for you with three easy whiskey cocktails...
New Bourbon Distillery To Break Ground On Way To Bardstown September 18, 2020 by Nino Kilgore-Marchetti
The greater region around Bardstown, Kentucky is truly a hot spot for lovers of all things bourbon, particularly given the concentration of whiskey distilleries around the area. Now a new operation is looking to set up shop there, with plans being set in motion to locate a distillery right off of I-65 at the Clermont/Bardstown exit...
24 Defining Moments in the History of Bourbon September 18, 2020 by Liam Eisenberg
Bourbon used to be so simple: A humble, economically priced spirit from Kentucky. You could drink it neat, or with ice, maybe even mixed with soda — it needn’t be fetishized. Over two centuries of existence, bourbon had its ups and downs, but it was always reliably there. Often less than 20 bucks a bottle too, whether you favored Jim or Jack or even one of the “Olds” (Crow, Grand-Dad, Weller)...
Sazerac Brands named 2nd and 3rd finest whiskeys in the world September 17, 2020 by Lane Report
Two whiskeys produced by the Sazerac Company, Stagg Jr. (128.4 proof) and Paul John Mithuna, have been named the second and third finest whiskeys in the world, respectively, by esteemed whisky reviewer Jim Murray in his “Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible 2021.” In total, nine whiskeys from Sazerac received top honors in their category, including eight produced at its Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Ky...
The Biggest Innovators in Kentucky Bourbon September 16, 2020 by Jake Emen
There’s a misconception that in Kentucky bourbon country, there’s nothing but a bunch of good ol’ boys cranking out the same whiskey their distilleries have been making for generations. In reality, it’s a world ripe with innovation from players big and small...
Newest Kentucky Owl Bourbon Targets $1,000 Price Range September 15, 2020 by Nino Kilgore-Marchetti
The Kentucky Owl bourbon brand, as we’ve tracked over the years, began as a cult label one could only acquire if living in Kentucky. It remained in a very limited type status until acquired by Stoli in 2017...
Ask Adam: Why Do Some Bourbons Not Include Age Statements? September 15, 2020 by Adam Teeter
Age statements are a tricky beast. When it comes to bourbon, we love the idea of drinking something with a bit of age on it, but often age alone is not what creates the most delicious liquid. Let me explain...
Thirsty? These 20+ bourbon distilleries are offering socially-distanced tours in Kentucky September 14, 2020 by George Reed
Bourbon. Kentucky's native spirit. There's no better way to celebrate during National Bourbon Heritage Month than to learn a bit more about the many distilleries that call Kentucky home...
Pinhook Bourbon’s Newest Release Heralds From Castle & Key September 12, 2020 by Nino Kilgore-Marchetti
The Pinhook Bourbon brand is a non-distilling producer label started in Kentucky in 2010. Its stated mission is “to bring the concept of vintages to bourbon and celebrate the tradition of Kentucky horse racing.”...
2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Whiskeys Get Announced September 9, 2020 by Nino Kilgore-Marchetti
We are now entering the heart of the 2020 season for the fall collector’s cycle of all things American whiskey. One of the major anticipated announcements around this time is the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, highlighting an annual range of higher end bottlings from this venerable distillery that, while officially pricing around $99 per 750 ml...
Our Favorite Bourbons For Mixing Up Classic Cocktails September 9, 2020 by Zach Johnston
Mixing a great cocktail takes a great base spirit. Look at it this way — the cheaper and thinner your base, the cheaper and thinner the cocktail is going to be. That’s not to say you can’t make a solid bourbon cocktail with an inexpensive bourbon. You certainly can. It’s more that if you want your...
Ask Adam: Can Bourbon Be Aged in Barrels Other Than American Oak? September 8, 2020 by Adam Teeter
Bourbon is America’s native spirit, and also currently our most popular one. Given these facts, one might assume that to make bourbon, only newly charred American oak barrels will do, but this is a common misconception...
A Bottle Hunter’s Guide to Fall’s Best Limited-Release American Whiskies September 5, 2020 by Richard Thomas
Autumn is almost upon us, and the season brings with it more than fall colors, Halloween, and cooler temperatures. For American whiskey fans, fall is the prime bottle-hunting season of the year, when most of the hottest names in American whiskey hit store shelves — only to disappear almost instantly...
The Most Underrated Bourbons You Can Buy Right Now September 2, 2020 by Zach Johnston
Finding the best bottle of bourbon isn’t a hard task. There’s a lot of the stuff on the shelf and a lot of it is good with a fair amount being damn good if not great. It’s a good time to be a bourbon drinker is what we’re getting at...
Sweetens Cove: This celebrity-backed premium Tennessee bourbon set for second release September 2, 2020 by Jennifer Chandler
The second release of premium Tennessee bourbon Sweetens Cove hits Memphis liquor stores this month. A limited-batch of Sweetens Cove will be available in select Memphis stores starting Sept. 8...
What’s Fueling the Billion-Dollar Bourbon Boom? August 31, 2020 by Tim McKirdy
Describing the surge in popularity of bourbon over the past two decades as a “boom” implies there may also be a “bust” somewhere on the horizon. At this point in time, that seems highly unlikely...
Blanton’s Newest U.S. Release: Straight From The Barrel August 30, 2020 by Neat Pour Staff
Brace for another round of debate followed by some secondary market shenanigans. Buffalo Trace Distillery announced that Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel (SFTB) will be available in the United States this fall...