bourbon tasting
November 25, 2025
November 13, 2025
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.
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October 8, 2025
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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September 9, 2025
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…)
January 10, 2019
Bourbon being bourbon, it tastes pretty great no matter how you drink it. But with a spirit this divine, there’s a world of pleasure to be savored when you take the time to do it right.
Here to tell us how to bring the most flavor out of bourbon is Lux Row Distillers ambassador and lead brand representative Philip Lux.
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July 29, 2019
Summer means barbecues, and barbecues mean tasty meats. Barbecue and bourbon is just one of those pairings that was meant to be.
Both boast layers of complexity, which can be achieved only after prolonged periods of doting attention — whether it’s brisket smoked for hours over hickory wood or bourbon aged for years in a charred oak barrel.
There are no shortcuts here. You can’t make this kind of magic overnight. Be it bourbon or sausage, you’re enjoying traditions that have been honed and treasured for centuries, coming together in an infinitely pleasurable single sip or bite.
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August 27, 2019
In the heady world of booze-themed festivals, WhiskyFest stands tall. As the leading whiskey (we Kentuckians spell it with an “e”) festival in North America, it’s a go-to event for enthusiasts to talk, sip, and savor. Hosted by Whisky Advocate magazine, WhiskyFest tours annually in a handful of cities, including San Francisco on October 4 and New York City on December 3.
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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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