Tag: The Bourbon Babe

Tuesday’s Shot of Bourbon Trivia

If you threw a party for the whole world, and served only the bourbon that is now aging in barrels in Kentucky, every man, woman and child* on the planet could have four drinks apiece.    Source: Colin Blake, creative director for…

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Part of the campaign for Wild Turkey’s new Wild Turkey Spiced (review coming soon). What do you think? Is this jumping the shark – in a good way?

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2013 97 proof $54.99/750ml The story: Every year since 2002, Brown-Forman has released a special Old Forester Birthday Bourbon in honor of distillery founder George Garvin Brown’s birthday. This year’s edition appeared on shelves early (George’s birthday is…

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Tuesday’s Shot of Bourbon Trivia

Old Forester was named for Dr. William Forrester, a Civil War hero and one of the investors who backed George Garvin Brown’s groundbreaking idea to sell bourbon only in bottles to ensure quality and consistency. Dr. Forrester himself was not old; he…

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Tuesday’s Shot of Bourbon Trivia

Old Forester was named for Dr. William Forrester, a Civil War hero and one of the investors who backed George Garvin Brown’s groundbreaking idea to sell bourbon only in bottles to ensure quality and consistency. Dr. Forrester himself was not old; he was just 34…

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Happy Birthday, George!

Happy Birthday to George Garvin Brown. The founder of Brown-Forman Corp. and Old Forester, the first bourbon to be sold only in bottles, was born Sept. 2, 1846. In his honor, Brown-Forman has released a limited-edition Old Forester Birthday Bourbon every year since 2002. This year’s…

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Happy Birthday, George!

Happy Birthday to George Garvin Brown. The founder of Brown-Forman Corp. and Old Forester, the first bourbon to be sold only in bottles, was born Sept. 2, 1846. In his honor, Brown-Forman has released a limited-edition Old Forester Birthday Bourbon every year…

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Happy Bourbon Heritage Month! This should help you prepare for the days ahead…

Happy Bourbon Heritage Month! This should help you prepare for the days ahead…