When you think about what goes into making your favorite bourbon it’s probably unlikely that you’re thinking about yeast. You may have fleeting visions of the white oak that was fell in Missouri for the cooperage to make into barrels, the corn that was harvested in Indiana that went into the mashbill…but yeast? You’ve probably […]
Welcome to a deep dive into the world of Four Roses bourbon, where tradition meets innovation in every bottle. With ten distinct recipes, each crafted with a unique combination of yeast strains and mash bills, Four Roses offers a rich tapestry of flavors waiting to be explored. In this post, we’ll unravel the secrets behind […]
We try a LOT of bourbon in the Bourboneur garage bar speakeasy, and there always seems to be something that we’re either emptying the last few drops of into our famous infinity barrel, or that we’re opening to fill a void on our shelves. Admittedly, not every one of the bottles we try is a […]
Blanton’s and Hancock’s President’s Reserve bourbons are both single barrel bourbons distilled at the one and only Buffalo Trace Distillery. Of course, if you were to visit the Buffalo Trace website, you’d never know that Hancock’s was a bourbon they produce at all as it’s not even listed. A true oddity, Freddie’s Old-Fashioned Soda is […]
Barrel finishing bourbon isn’t exactly a new or novel concept, and there’s a litany of different folks out there who are barrel finishing bourbons in a myriad of different ways imparting some distinctive flavor profiles to their whiskey. Jos. A Magnus & Co. however is a standout in terms of highlighting what can be done […]
Jack Daniels has been a regular fixture here lately on the Bourboneur blog as they’ve continued to push the envelope on a number of fronts. Given the recent upswing however in popularity on the secondary market with the announcement that their popular Coy Hill offering is teed up for a 2024 release, we thought it […]
It’s easy to sit back with a snort of your favorite bourbon and completely take for granted the full depth and breadth of what it has taken to impart the flavors you are enjoying. From the random acorn a squirrel buried for winter and forgot that then sprouted and spent close to a century growing […]
High proof heat is en vogue these days, and why not, a little burn helps make sure you know you’re still on the right side of the dirt and by all accounts helps fend off covid. I may have made that last part up. Our 2024 list of high proof bourbons are all winners on […]
For the nearly 150,000 of you who’ve joined us in some way, shape or form in the past year, thanks for drinking with us! Cheers to you, and to the exciting news we have to share for the year ahead; more on that at the end of the post. Last year about this time, […]
It’s the time of year when lots of things are hitting the market, but some of the big drops haven’t happened yet. Last week we highlighted the upcoming Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2023 Release, which we all await with tepid anticipation each year. Despite all that, there’s still an awful lot of buzz day […]
