Never in my career have I considered Blanton’s an elite bourbon. When I was at Whisky Advocate, I rated Maker’s Mark, a craft bottled in bond (Tom’s Foolery) and Eagle Rare higher than Blanton’s. Yet, nobody loses their shit over these brands, and I don’t … Continue readingThe Problem With Blanton’s Is Its Greatest Asset
Are you ready to taste bourbon like a pro? Fred Minnick can help make that happen. In the video, Fred lays out in just a few steps how to taste your whiskey like a professional spirits taster, starting with what makes American bourbon and rye … Continue readingTaste whiskey like a Pro and Meet Jack Daniel’s in a Can
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
I miss people. I miss standing at the edge of the bar in the Kentucky Derby Museum, swirling bourbon in my glass and showing new-to-whiskey convention goers what new charred oak does to America’s spirit. I miss being on the stage with Tom Colicchio, Fred … Continue readingThe New Age Tasting
A few weeks ago, on a whim, I got in the mood to look at people’s home bars. So, I put a call out on Instagram for people to tag me in a post with their home bars. I figured it would be pretty easy. … Continue readingMy Home Bar Finalists
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…