This is a duel of the fancy bottle bourbons!  I really should have included some Willett based on that description but for Father’s Day 2019 I opted for Blanton’s and Old Fitzgerald.  Two great options to say the least!  Blanton’s So, I’m a big fan of the Buffalo Trace Distillery!  Blanton’s was first launched in the mid 80’s by master distiller Elmer T. Lee (that … Continue reading 2019 Bourbon Battle – Round 3

Welcome to the 2nd Round of the 2019 Bourbon Battle!  This battle is a little more of a rumble instead of the knockout we had in Round 1.  These three are pretty different and all have their unique qualities.  Tonight’s battel includes: Henry McKenna Single Barrel (10 Year) Elijah Craig Barrel Proof – B517 (12 year) Bulleit (10 year) Henry McKenna Single Barrel (10 Year) … Continue reading 2019 Bourbon Battle – Round 2

I laugh every time I read a review about a bourbon.  Here is an example for one of the bourbons I’m comparing tonight: “Upfront and rather oak-filled. There’s orange blossom honey, tangerines, and vanilla extract with a faint hint of butterscotch and toasted marshmallow as well. Lesser notes of sweet corn ice cream and a bit of toasted coconut.” I really enjoy bourbon, but I … Continue reading 2019 Bourbon Battle – Round 1