On this week’s episode of The Fred Minnick Show, Matthew Shafer – better known as Uncle Kracker – chimes in to chat with Fred over a whiskey flight. As Uncle Kracker, Shafer was rocker/rapper Kid Rock’s turntablist as part of the backing band Twisted Brown … Continue readingUncle Kracker Talks Rap, Candy Bars, Whiskey, Falls in Love With Resilient Bourbon
Well, that was fun: I posted a video every day in September to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month. The Best Bourbons of the Century So Far can be found here. You can learn about my methodology on Forbes. . Of course, we only have a sample … Continue readingThe List: Best Bourbons of The Century So Far
Heaven Hill announced today the limited release of Elijah Craig Beer Barrel Finish in partnership with Goose Island Beer Company. Offered as a curbside release at Heaven Hill Distillery’s Kentucky visitor experiences, it is aged in barrels that stored both Bourbon and beer also includes … Continue readingElijah Craig Beer Barrel Finish with Goose Island Beer Company, $39.99
Elijah Craig Bourbon, in partnership with PUNCH, announced it is launching an inaugural Old Fashioned Week, Oct. 16-25. The philanthropic goal for Old Fashioned Week will be donating up to $100,000 for the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation, an advocacy and action nonprofit created by and … Continue readingElijah Craig to Launch Inaugural Old Fashioned Week
In my recent live tastings, I’ve been walking into a liquor store and buying everything on the shelf in a certain price range. Last week, it was under $15. Heaven Hill Green Label, 6 year, won that taste off, and it should be noted that … Continue readingValue Bourbon: Ranking A Shopping Cart Full of $16 to $25
In this episode, Fred does a bourbon tasting with Kyla Jade, a Nashville-based singer who was a contestant on Season 14 of “The Voice.” During their time together, they cover a number of diverse topics, Kyla – who is a tequila fan – gets a … Continue readingKyla Jade of ‘The Voice’ Talks Bourbon, Star Trek and Tornadoes