When it comes to traditional American spirits, it doesn't get any more red, white, and blue than bourbon. While most people think of bourbon brands like Jack Daniels, Makers Mark, Woodford Reserve, and Wild Turkey usually spring to mind. These cheaper options are solid but pale in comparison to the most expensive bourbon bottles that are on the market. But...
A. Smith Bowman Distillery has announced the latest release in its series of experimental whiskey, the Abraham Bowman Rum Finished Bourbon. The Abraham Bowman bourbon is aged for nine years in American White Oak before finishing in rum casks for an additional six years. The limited edition, 15-year-old release could be the oldest rum cask finished bourbon ever produced. [caption...
Learning about bourbon is a lot of fun. If you have just commenced your journey into bourbon tasting and education, starting with different types of highly regarded expressions is a natural part of the learning process. Bourbon is the most famous American whiskey, but there are some rules to its production. At least a 51% corn mash bill stored in...
A $200 budget gives you the opportunity to explore some of the best bourbons money can buy. While there are no hard-to-get Pappy or Rip Van Winkle bottles, or ultra-premium, ultra-rare liquids from renowned distilleries of yesteryear, there are a wonderful group of delicious bourbon expressions from leading American distilleries that will tickle your tastebuds. Finding the best bourbon is...
If you gave a bourbon and a scotch to someone who didn’t like whiskey, they’d probably tell you they tasted the same. If you did the same experiment with a whiskey lover, they’d immediately be able to tell the difference. They look similar, are made in a similar way, and are closely related in terms of taste. But when you...
