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.
I’m stoked to announce I’m going on a three state Total Wine tour with Bourbon+ Magazine in the coming weeks. Come out, grab a chair, sip some bourbon with me and let’s talk about the Good Stuff! Georgia — June 21, 22 Total Wine store … Continue readingThe Bourbon+ Magazine Total Wine Tour
2019 is 105 proof, the highest proof to-date for this expression, of 11-year-old barrels were chosen specifically for Birthday Bourbon. . Brown-Forman announced the 2019 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, an annual celebration of the company’s founder George Garvin Brown’s birthday. It’s the brand’s 19th consecutive … Continue readingOld Forester Birthday Bourbon Announced
Tomorrow (April 23), join me at Red Hog, as we feast upon game birds, country ham and vintage whiskey. I have worked with the talented culinary team of Red Hog to hunt down a pair of great vintage bourbons–1980s Wild Turkey and 1970s Chapin & … Continue readingBourbon Hunter’s Dinner
Stoli has hired a new executive and a bourbon blue blood to run its Kentucky Owl bourbon, which it acquired in 2017. Founder and blender Dixon Dedman remains the face and whiskey developer behind the brand. Former Brown-Forman executive Lee Tatum takes on the Managing … Continue readingKentucky Owl Hires New Execs, a Beam
I am so excited about the return of Bourbon & Beyond. Below is the full press release and you can find my bourbon workshops here, including a panel on Slavery in American Whiskey and Bourbon Storytime with Bill Samuels Jr., Jimmy Russell and Mike Sherman … Continue readingBourbon & Beyond is Back! Foo Fighters, Robert Plant, Zac Brown Brand and More