2020
July 12, 2023
If you are a bourbon or whiskey enthusiast, you've likely noticed that whiskey collecting has become a hot hobby. This has led to higher prices and harder-to-find bottles that just a few years ago were populating shelves across the country. You might even do some whiskey collecting yourself.
So, we want to ask (and maybe provide an answer to), "Should I collect or drink my whiskey?" Let's have some fun.
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June 20, 2023
Kentucky bourbon whiskey, straight rye whiskey, and whiskey whiskey–there are many variations of everyone’s favorite brown spirit available in every liquor store and bar in the country. But have you ever stopped and really considered the differences? This advanced guide to bourbon, whiskey, and rye will teach you everything you need to know to drink like a pro.
And, even if you already know the basics, we hope you’ll learn something new and appreciate what’s in your glass even more.
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June 1, 2023
Rebel Bourbon is now the Official Bourbon of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) for the 2023 season. The multifaceted partnership includes entitlement rights to the PLL’s penalty box, jersey patches with Chaos Lacrosse Club, and an exclusive “Rebel of the Week” content series across PLL platforms.
Check out this recent blog post from Rebel Bourbon to learn more about this amazing new partnership!
May 24, 2023
There are probably a few things you know for sure about whiskey–it’s delicious, fun to drink, and works as well in a cocktail as it does as a stand-alone sipper. But how much do you know about how it’s made?
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July 28, 2020
If you analyze what makes bourbon taste so good, you might think of the sweetness that comes from its corn mash, or the caramel and vanilla that come from the charred barrels when it ages.
But there's another, almost invisible influence that makes whiskey what it is: the air that it breathes.
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June 30, 2020
If you're a bourbon drinker, and of course you are, then you know about "proof." It's one of those liquor words.
Proof tells how strong a spirit is, and for plenty of people, that's all they need to know. But boning up on the finer details can add to your appreciation of your bourbon — and that is always a good thing.
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May 20, 2020
Bourbon goes with everything, whether it’s a sizzling steak hot off the grill or a charcuterie board with smoky nuts and cheese.
But there’s no sweeter pairing than bourbon and ice cream.
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May 20, 2020
Job: Visitor Center Manager
Duties: I am responsible for making sure our visitors have the best experience possible when they come see us here at Lux Row Distillers. That includes anything from giving tours to planning what type of experiences our guests will want in the future.
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April 28, 2020
When a new bourbon comes along, it calls for a celebration. Especially when that “new” bourbon has a century-old story to tell.
Such is the case with Daviess County Distilling Company, one of the first great bourbon distilleries in the state of Kentucky — now brought back to life by Lux Row Distillers.
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March 27, 2020
Sometimes you want the smooth roll of bourbon. Sometimes you crave spicy. That’s when you reach for rye.
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March 26, 2020
The easiest way to make a Kentuckian choke up? Play “My Old Kentucky Home,” which has been done every year at the Kentucky Derby and countless other sporting and public events since the tune was officially adopted as the state song in 1928.
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March 4, 2020
Lux Row peacocks. Yes, you read that right. These majestic birds are a unique part of the distillery’s history and have made a name for themselves among visitors since Lux Row Distillers opened in 2018.
But you might be thinking … peacocks and bourbon? How did that happen?
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