Insights

The Stories Behind the Bottles, Prices, and Trends

Explore changing bottle values, new releases, and practical advice for buying, trading, and collecting.

May 23, 2023

A Snort | I’ll Take Two!

I remember the first time I heard the term “snort” I was in college, well before finding my love of…

May 16, 2023

Bourboneur Guide to Bourbon Proof Ranges

More than just a number, a variety of phrases and terms can be used to describe proof, many of which…

May 9, 2023

5 Very Drinkable High Proof Bourbons

High proof can sometimes be a bit intimidating to folks, especially those who may be new to bourbon and think…

May 2, 2023

Finding Allocated Bourbon in 2023

As I was scrolling through Facebook recently, I came across a photo posted to a Texas bourbon group of someone…

April 25, 2023

Fat Washing Your Bourbon Cocktail

I’ll have to admit that when I heard the tag line “fat washing” as it related to bourbon, I had…

April 19, 2023

Jefferson’s Marian McLain

I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with Jefferson’s, as my palate and their various expressions don’t always jive.  With a…

April 12, 2023

Heaven Hill Heritage Collection

The Heaven Hill Heritage Collection officially launched last year in 2022 and now has two bottlings under foot that highlight…

April 4, 2023

What is the Lincoln County Process?

Top Image: 1965 Jack Daniels whiskey ad titled “Load of Hard Maple” I remember the first time I heard the…

March 29, 2023

A Bourboneur Tasting

As I sit here on a dreary Sunday morning, I probably would have been doing just fine had I not…

March 22, 2023

The Alternative Pappy

If you know nothing about bourbon, chances are better than not that you are familiar with the name Pappy Van…

March 15, 2023

Top Ten Most Flipped Bourbons | 1Q 2023

The Secondary Bourbon Market never sleeps, day after day, week after week, month after month folks are moving bottles.  Using…

March 8, 2023

Lucky Seven Bourbon | “The Rundown”

A brand that’s starting to get a bit more buzz lately may be one which some of you have not…