Four Roses has ten different recipes, yielding three finished products; yellow label, Small Batch, and Single Barrel, with the occasional limited edition. While most distilleries age bourbon in warehouses that are many stories high, Four Roses ages its bourbon in a one-story warehouse to ensure that each barrel is aged in a similar environment. Interesting […]
Read more "Review: Four Roses Single Barrel"Every now and then there seems to be a large wave of folks getting into Bourbon (or Rye) for the first time. Lately I’ve been observing one of those waves in various Facebook beer and whiskey groups and have been fielding more questions at bars and restaurants. Since I’ve found myself telling the same few things to multiple […]
Read more "A Beginner’s Guide to Bourbon and Bourbon Accessories"“There will always be more old barrels of Bourbon being made…so never ever save old bottles of Bourbon, they’re meant to be enjoyed with friends and family at the moment.” – Freddie Johnson The fantastic thing about Bourbon is that you never know where it can take you. Sometimes that means it’s your 21st birthday and […]
Read more "Ramblings Inspired by NEAT: The Story of Bourbon"September is Bourbon Heritage Month, but don’t think for a second that Kentucky will be having all the fun. Mary Eddy’s Kitchen and Lounge, located in the 21c Museum Hotel on West Main in Oklahoma City, will be celebrating Bourbon Heritage this month with a unique cocktail menu focused on the American spirit, and a fantastic 5-course meal […]
Read more "Mary Eddy’s Brings Bourbon Heritage to OKC"Hello, you Bourbon beginners!!! You Bourbon babies!!! You Bourbon newbies!!! You amazing people who want to get into Bourbon and are just starting out and have no idea where to go! I am here for you. (Honestly, this is one of my FAVORITE topics, I’m so excited.) So, welcome to Bourbon! We are glad to have […]
Read more "Bourbon Newbies! This one’s for you."I’m surrounded by temptation. Right now I’m sitting in a comfy recliner in our Airbnb in south Denver, watching as peaceful snow falls outside of the window. I’ve got a nice blanket keeping me warm along with two dogs and a nice big, barrel aged stout. Alright, that last thing isn’t true, but I do […]
Read more "Kris’ Dry January: Day 15"I’m still alive. The booze gods did their best to temp me this week with one of the ultimate drinking opportunities: a snow day. We got a couple inches of nice, powdery snow here in the Oklahoma City area on Friday which was more than enough to cripple most of the state, causing tons of […]
Read more "Kris’ Dry January: Day 8"It’s Sunday night and Kate and I just got home after an 11-hour drive from Louisville. I’m tired, probably a touch dehydrated, yet I’m still feeling a sense of euphoria from the time we spent in Kentucky. Bourbon country is amazing this time of year, and on top of that we had the opportunity this weekend […]
Read more "The Whiskey Catfish Society: Part 1 – The Post"Last Tuesday a teaser was posted to Wild Turkey’s social media channels stating the following: “Change is coming to Wild Turkey on August 1st. But don’t worry, we’re not talking about the bourbon.” Most people posting comments on the vague statement still seemed to believe it would be about the bourbon, its packaging, or the retirement […]
Read more "Wild Turkey is Alright, Alright, Alright"I’m not sure how to start this one other than by saying that I’m nervous. I’ve never been nervous while writing a review, and to be honest it’s not a great feeling. It’s early on a peaceful Sunday afternoon, I’m sitting on a comfy couch, the dogs are sleeping on the floor, and Kate is reading a book while relaxing […]
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