I write about and present on American whiskey, tequila and how to pair both with food. My work and leisure is a continuous pursuit of flavor.
Louisville, KY
Joined March 2009
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Brown-Forman's King of Kentucky Bourbon is a favorite of mine, and I look forward every year to reviewing it. It's old, it's complex, it's everything you want in great bourbon. bourbonbanter.com/king-of-ky…
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Four Roses Bourbon's Limited Edition Small Batch release regularly steals the show in September's "bourbon release month." This 2026 edition doesn't depart from that trend. It's fantastic. Pricey, but fantastic. Here's my take on it. bourbonbanter.com/2026-four-…
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I've long been an Old Forester fan, and I used to look forward to its Birthday releases. This year, like birthdays for middle-agers, Old Forester's 2026 Birthday Bourbon Is insignificant. bourbonbanter.com/like-birth…
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These are terrific whiskeys come from the Ross & Squibb Distillery (aka MGP), blended to perfection and bolstered by old, well-made stocks. If you're a fan, you should expect to see more of the same and sold at great prices..
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This cask strength Old Overholt Rye Whiskey is always a highlight in a year packed with whiskies to review. It's remarkable in every way.
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This Flecha Azul trio of blanco, reposado and anejo surprised me. I'm reluctant to review celebrity-backed brands: most are underwhelming. But this lineup was solid and arguably a value.
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I tasted this Silk Velvet single barrel bourbon over a year ago and liked it then. A year later, at 7 years old, it's a much bolder and powerful version of itself. Granted, it's hard to find outside of select markets in Kentucky, but you can buy it online. bourbonbanter.com/silk-velve…
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I've enjoyed tasting Maker's Mark's Cellar Aged bourbon over what's now three iterations. Doubtless all are siblings, but each is unique. To my palate, this is powerfully spice forward yet still the most balanced of the lot, and all but free of tannins. bourbonbanter.com/makers-mar…
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Leave it to Four Roses to sit out the rush to secondary cask aging of its bourbons and then pulling it off perfectly with this mizunara cask finish. bourbonbanter.com/four-roses…
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For the second year in a row Jackson Purchase Distillery--the distillery which never intended to have its own brands--has released a banger of a bourbon. This new bottled-in-bond continues what I bet will become a hot streak over time. bourbonbanter.com/jackson-pu…
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Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company's Town Branch brand isn't a newcomer to American whiskey, but it's really found its mojo in the past few years. This 6-year-old wheated bourbon is a fine example of TB's terrific whiskey and skilled blending. bourbonbanter.com/town-branc…
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Time and again, mizunara oak barrels prove themselves amazing for secondary cask finishing. This wheated bourbon from Hard Truth Distilling Co. is a perfect example of the beautiful accents this old and leaky oak gives to well-made whiskey. bourbonbanter.com/hard-truth…
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Another incredible LESB from @4RosesBourbon. A lot of fruit, spice and depth.
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My latest Substack post: Good instructors improve your writing. Bad ones improve your motivation
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It's fun talking to whiskey makers and getting their insights. Kaveh Zamanian, founder of @RabbitHoleKY, talks about his ultra-premium bourbon, Adourra, and weighs in on some good news for consumers. bourbonbanter.com/a-conversa…
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This is the second tequila cask-finished whiskey I've had in the past several months, and I've learned a lot about those used casks via drinking their contents. What this ex-tequila cask does to Angel's Envy's sourced rye is eye opening.
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