As established by Congress in 1964, Bourbon is a unique product of the United States, making it more American than apple pie and Coca-Cola. These are the stories of today’s bourbons. For yesterdays, read my book, Bourbon: The Rise, Fall & Rebirth of An American Whiskey. For a tasting guide and in-depth production guide, read Bourbon Curious.
This week, I’m doing Live Streams every day at 1 p.m. EST and whiskey taste offs at 9 p.m. Next week, I throw into celebrity interviews into the mix. I’ve got content coming out of my ears. Subscribe, so you’re alerted if, in case, I … Continue readingYouTube: So Much Content Coming, Including Whiskey Face Offs: Maker’s Cask Strength vs. Weller Full Proof and More…
NOTE: I wrote this story in 2015, but the magazine I wrote it for wanted to go in another direction. So, I rewrote the story and it honestly was a better story for that publication. However, I rediscovered this unpublished piece the other day and … Continue readingWheated Bourbon Challenge: That One Time Old Rip Lost to An Everyday Bourbon
As noted, due to the Coronavirus, this is the first year I’ve not been a judge in a long time at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. So, I can’t give you my normal personal recap, but I can post the winners. Barrell Batch 21 … Continue readingWinners of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Or listen on: Apple: https://tinyurl.com/rpr6lr9 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxy6pkdc Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/r978kf8 iHeart: https://tinyurl.com/skwbd6w Google Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/tas5kzg TuneIn: https://tinyurl.com/rsot4vv Jessi Alexander is the type of songwriting talent that only comes around once in awhile. She’s penned “I Drive Your Truck” recorded by Lee Brice, which won Song of … Continue readingMiley Cyrus and Blake Shelton Songwriter Jessi Alexander Launches Album, LOVES bourbon, because Momma Drank