Whiskey of the Year Contenders
Who will win it all? These brands all have a taster’s chance.
Tag: Maker’s Mark
Whisky Advocate: Thanks for the Memories
It’s with a heavy heart that I announce my departure from Whisky Advocate. Over the past decade, I wrote more than 500 (maybe even more) blog posts, features and reviews for this magazine. And I am so thankful for the opportunities Whisky Advocate and its … Continue readingWhisky Advocate: Thanks for the Memories
Bourbon Punch
Every holiday and get together is just around the corner, and you’ll want to entertain folks with a good punch. Bourbon Punch 3 cups of black tea 3 cups ice 3 ounces spiced rum 3 ounces Maker’s Mark 1 ounce Mathilde orange liqueur au Cognac … Continue readingBourbon Punch
Why Woodford Reserve Just Won Kentucky
For years, I’ve unofficially tracked bourbon sales in Kentucky liquor stores. Anecdotally, store managers and owners have told me their top three volume brands were Woodford Reserve, Maker’s Mark and Buffalo Trace. Jim Beam, Evan Williams, Henry McKenna, Four Roses, Bulleit and few others have … Continue readingWhy Woodford Reserve Just Won Kentucky
Meet the new inductees of the Bourbon Hall of Fame
This year’s Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductees are three individuals who should have earned the honor years ago. The theme amongst them is they were all extremely active in tourism, which has become the industry’s greatest political ally. Dry counties see the revenue taxes … Continue readingMeet the new inductees of the Bourbon Hall of Fame
The Cycle of Bourbon Geeks
Remember when you were a new bourbon consumer? Ah, the good old days. You walked into a store, chatted with the liquor store owner and grabbed a bottle in the perfect price point for your wallet. Then, you started reading about bourbon, maybe found a … Continue readingThe Cycle of Bourbon Geeks