95 proof; no age statement $54.99/750ml suggested retail price The story: I’ve always said that bourbon has a lot of character. But Old Forester Statesman is the first one I’m aware of that actually is a character. The new Brown-Forman…
Father’s Day is Sunday. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, might I suggest a copy of “Barrel Strength Bourbon: The Explosive Growth of America’s Whiskey”? It’s filled to the brim with facts about the history and creation of…
Happy National Bourbon Day, a completely made-up holiday that obviously was not invented by a Kentuckian because a) every day here is Bourbon Day and b) if we had to choose just one day to so honor, it would not…
If you want to sample some pretty limited-edition bourbons and whiskeys — including some that will never be tasted anywhere else — you’ll want to be at the Louisville Marriott East this Saturday, June 10, for Whisky LIVE. In its…
I was honored to be a guest this weekend on Episode 644 of “WhiskyCast,” the excellent podcast about all things whisky- and whiskey-related that Mark Gillespie has been airing since 2005. Ahead of this week’s Kentucky Bourbon Affair, the bourbon fantasy…
The Commonwealth of Kentucky joined the United States on June 1, 1792. To commemorate the 225th anniversary of this momentous occasion, Barton 1792 Distillery is releasing a one-time-only bourbon that will be available for purchase in Kentucky only. The special…
The Forecastle Bourbon Lodge, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail outpost of the Forecastle Festival (July 14-16 at Louisville’s Waterfront Park), will be serving up some of the most sought-after Kentucky Bourbon limited editions this year at its new Rarities Bar, presented…
Jeff Bridges: Just move to Louisville, Dude. The city already reveres the actor for his starring role as the lovable slacker in “The Big Lebowski” who just wants his rug back, man, and has paid tribute to the cult 1998…
The Feed Podcast, a James Beard Award-winning production of Chicago chef and restaurateur Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill, Topolobampo) and food and drink journalist Steve Dolinsky, recently came to Louisville to check out the city’s burgeoning distillery scene. As I note…
In my new book, “Barrel Strength Bourbon: The Explosive Growth of America’s Whiskey,” I document the tremendous strides that Louisville has taken over the past five or so years to reclaim and celebrate the city’s place in Kentucky bourbon history….
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