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Dear Small Barrels, I Am Sorry I Made Fun of You
When I first learned of the small barrels around 2008, I did what I normally do and judged the process by the whiskey. Well, the whiskey stunk. It largely tasted like a mossed-over wooden fence post rotting from the inside. And if you’re about to … Continue readingDear Small Barrels, I Am Sorry I Made Fun of You
261 – Sazerac Purchases Early Times, Visiting the Trail, and Fill Levels on Bourbon Community Roundtable #46
Does the purchase of Early Times by Sazerac signal trouble in the water for Brown-Forman? We look at the motivation behind this and if tariffs could have a future impact as well. If you’re thinking about visiting distilleries and experiencing Kentucky, is now the time … Continue reading261 – Sazerac Purchases Early Times, Visiting the Trail, and Fill Levels on Bourbon Community Roundtable #46
Buffalo Trace Raises $1M + For Charities With 6th Millionth Barrel
Buffalo Trace Distillery announced its special charity barrel raised more than $1-million. In May 2019, Buffalo Trace Distillery chose 378 charities to receive special edition bottles from the six millionth barrel of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The whiskey filled 375ml bottles was exclusively … Continue readingBuffalo Trace Raises $1M + For Charities With 6th Millionth Barrel
Whiskey Quickie: Chicken Cock Rye Whiskey
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Chicken Cock Rye Whiskey. This rye is aged at least 2 years, is 90 proof, and $70 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! Whiskey Quickie is brought to you by Barrell Bourbon. Learn more … Continue readingWhiskey Quickie: Chicken Cock Rye Whiskey
Is This The Greatest Bourbon Ever Made? Lee Brice and I Discuss
My good friend, Chuck Cowdery, argued in his book that AH Hirsch 16-year-old, distilled in 1974 in Pennsylvania and bottled in Kentucky in 1990, is the greatest bourbon ever made. On this week’s podcast, I explore this bourbon with a man who has reason to … Continue readingIs This The Greatest Bourbon Ever Made? Lee Brice and I Discuss
Lee Brice: Talking Whiskey, Country Music and Sipping the Greatest Bourbon Ever Made
On this episode, Fred interviews country singer-songwriter Lee Brice, who this year won an American Country Music Award for his single “Rumor.” He also has won ACM awards for songs such as “I Don’t Dance” and “I Drive Your Truck.” During the show, Fred and … Continue readingLee Brice: Talking Whiskey, Country Music and Sipping the Greatest Bourbon Ever Made