“It’s got a great color, that good, bright (color), which means it should still be a good-tasting product. When it stays that same color all those years you know it’s well-made, been aged well.” Wild Turkey master distiller Jimmy Russell,…
Happy New Year! Before we start opening new bottles, I thought I’d reminisce about some of my favorites from the year just past. Best limited-edition bourbons: Jefferson’s Presidential Select 18 Year Old, McLain & Kyne ($90 for the 750ml). Complex, smooth and buttery,…
Drink more bourbon. Hey, let’s start with one we all know we can keep. Sample widely; buy selectively. Friends, there are a lot of bourbons out there. Here in Kentucky, we are particularly blessed by a bountiful selection. It’s tempting to pick up…
Before the holiday hullabaloo set in, my husband and I spent a lovely, relaxing weekend at West Baden Springs Hotel in West Baden Springs, Ind. Its fantastic domed atrium, shown above, was called “the Eighth Wonder of the World” when…
Looking for festive things to do this weekend? A couple of distilleries have holiday-related goings-on: Buffalo Trace in Frankfort is all decked out for the season with Christmas light displays. You can drive through the distillery property nightly through Jan. 1,…
For a potluck yesterday, I decided to make the wonderful punch that was served at the Bourbon Women Association’s recent shopping event at the Liquor Barn at Springhurst. It involves a little advance preparation – you have to allow an…
As promised, here are more gift ideas for the bourbon lovers on your list. Mini bottles of bourbon make great stocking stuffers. Most are priced around $6. The selection above can be found at Party Mart. Candleberry’s Kentucky Bourbon-scented candles will fill…
Tis the season to be merry – and to shop for the bourbon fans on your list. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, here are a few suggestions. Personalized Glencairn whisky glasses: Glencairn crystal glasses are considered the essential…
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