What’s that under the tree? A bottle of Rebel Butter Pecan Bourbon Cream?A Lux Row Copper-Plated Shaker Set?Or entry into bourbon’s most exclusive members’club? Whether you’re stocking up on bottles, barware or experiences this season, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year for bourbon lovers.(more…)
Say the word “Kentucky” and the next word automatically falls into place: bourbon. It’s just one of those natural pairings.
Nearly all bourbon is made there: 95 percent, according to the Kentucky Distillers Association. The connection between the state and the spirit is undeniable.
What is it about the Bluegrass State that makes it the bourbon capital of the world? There are five reasons:
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Think you know everything there is to know about bourbon? We bet you’ll learn at least one new fact from reading this list.
If nothing on here surprises you, then kudos! You’ve earned a drink. (more…)
There are some very specific rules when it comes to calling something “bourbon.” Though it is a type of whiskey, bourbon’s base must be at least 51 percent corn, and the spirit has to be aged in new charred oak containers. And to be considered “straight” bourbon, it has to be aged at least two years.
What else should you know about bourbon? Familiarize yourself with these terms to become a know-it-all.
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