March 3, 2022
WHAT’S HOT! Lost Lantern Announces Spring 2022 Single Cask Collection
Lost Lantern, the new independent bottler of American whiskey that launched less than 18 months ago,
February 27, 2022
WHISKEY CLASS! Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon, Part I – How To Do A Bourbon Tasting
A good bottle of bourbon should be enjoyed in good company.
February 23, 2022
GREAT F**KING BARS! Finding Good Trouble In Louisville
Great Drinks, fine whiskey, and a positive vibe is the makings of good trouble in downtown Louisville.
February 22, 2022
MAKE THIS DRINK! Check Out The Chainsmokers’ Must-Try Margaritas
To celebrate National Margarita Day, we’re harnessing the power of twos as Grammy-winning duo and JAJA co-owners The Chainsmokers have created two new JAJA…
February 11, 2022
ASK A BARTENDER! Make The Perfect Drink For Your Super Bowl Party
A good bar program survives on its prep and the same can be said for a good party!
February 9, 2022
WHAT’S NEW! The Macallan Introduces Its Most Mature Expression To Date
The Macallan just raised the bar for collectible whisky with The Reach. Here is an 81-year-old age-stated single malt, marking the most mature whisky release…
February 5, 2022
What’s New! Broken Barrel Whiskey Co. Reintroduces Its Core Whiskey Portfolio
Breaking Bourbon is taken quite literally in this whiskey house.
February 4, 2022
WHISKEY CLASS PART IV: A Lesson In Copper And Wood By Robin Robinson
Pot stills come in a variety of sizes and shapes but as a general rule, pots with short, broad necks produce heavier spirit; stills with longer, higher necks…
February 2, 2022
WHAT’S NEW! Kentucky Owl Injects Irish Cheer Into Its Latest Bourbon
Let the bourbon hunt begin. Kentucky Owl just announced the release of its first bottling since The Wiseman Bourbon last year.
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