When you go bourbon shopping, what are you searching for? A specific brand? Something rare? Fred Minick has your six bourbons that you gotta have — plus a couple bonus buys. Oh, and they’re all bottled-in-bond expressions because, well, it’s hard to go wrong with … Continue readingFred Minnick’s Six Must-Have, Affordable Bourbons
In a recent live stream, Fred Minnick shared with whiskey newcomers how they can start their collection with 10 recommended bottles. “You need to have a lot of everyday bourbons and just a touch of limited editions,” Fred tells viewers – and that doesn’t mean … Continue readingWhiskey Newcomers: 10 Bourbons to Start Your Collection
When jumping into the $26 to $40 category, I knew this was gonna be expensive and filled with everyday gems. I walked into the popular liquor store Westport Whiskey & Wine and was blown away what was in this price point. A handful of craft … Continue readingKnob Creek Comes Out on Top in Part 1 of the $26-$40 Bourbon Taste-Off
Fred did a virtual blind tasting with country singer Sykamore, whose latest album California King was released in April. Along the way, she and Fred talk songwriting, Sykamore sings a song and, of course, they sip some bourbon. By the time the tasting session is … Continue readingHuge Bourbon Fan/Rising Country Star Sykamore Tastes A Blind Flight and Picks Her Favorite
This article originally appeared in Whisky Magazine in 2016. It takes a lot to run a bourbon distillery. You must acquire corn, rye or wheat, and barley, mill the grains, store them, then cook and ferment to create the rudimentary beer that is distilled and … Continue readingDistillery Heroes: They Fix Stills And Stuff