Whether you are looking for a gift for that special bourbon nerd in your life, or you are the bourbon nerd, here are some bourbon books that I have come across and really enjoy. (These […]
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Maker’s Mark 101
BACKGROUND Prior to this year, Maker’s Mark 101 was only available in two places. This particular bottle was only available for those visiting the distillery, and those traveling internationally. With the distillery being closed and […]
Old Tub
BACKGROUND Old Tub is a tribute to the original Old Tub Bourbon that Jim Beam made that eventually became the foundation of Jim Beam Bourbon. This bourbon was originally only available at the distillery but […]
Old Forester 1920
BACKGROUND The Volstead Act of 1920 initiated Prohibition in the United States. Only six distilleries were allowed to continue distilling whiskey for medicinal purposes. Old Forester was among the six, and continued to operate on […]
Sazerac Rye
BACKGROUND From Sazerac’s website: The one and only New Orleans original, Sazerac Rye symbolizes the culture and history of the Big Easy. In the 19th century, industrious farmers and distillers in the heartland of the […]
Baker’s Single Barrel
BACKGROUND Baker’s Bourbon. Finally getting a much needed makeover. With Jim Beam offering other great products such as Booker’s and Knob Creek Single Barrels, Baker’s seemed to fall by the wayside. Jim Beam decided to […]
Wild Turkey Longbranch
Alright, alright, alright! Sorry. I couldn’t resist. That joke makes way more sense if you know that Matthew McConaughey worked with Eddie Russel of Wild Turkey to create Longbranch. It is no secret, if you’ve […]
