For many years, I have been saying American Single Malt Whiskey was not worth the money. American distilleries were trying too hard to imitate Scotch Whisky by smoking their malt with peat and it was mediocre single malt at best.... Continue Reading →
The other day, I had the pleasure of hosting Norvelle Wathen at my house. I have known Norvelle for many years. I first met him while I was working at the Filson Historical Society. He attended many of my presentations... Continue Reading →
This has been a very good year for my blog. I want to thank all of my followers for their support and readership. In April I published my one thousandth blog. I have continued to write three blogs a week... Continue Reading →
Whenever I share my post about Tennessee Whiskey, I get a lot of comments claiming that Tennessee Whiskey is Bourbon. One person quoted the Master Distiller at Jack Daniel stating that Jack Daniel’s whiskey is Bourbon. When I started in... Continue Reading →
It is that time of the year when people start thinking about what they should give their whiskey loving friend or loved one. I have written about this before and suggested several whiskeys, so I thought I would offer up... Continue Reading →
I am always asked the question, “what is the best way to drink whiskey?” I always reply “Any way you like it.” If you like it with Coke, drink it that way. I always said Bourbon and Coke is better... Continue Reading →
I have been told by many of my guests, that sitting on the porch and drinking whiskey with me is the best bar in Louisville. I have plenty of whiskey to sample and the conversation is always great. I had... Continue Reading →
I have just returned from the St. Louis Bourbon Festival. It was an excellent Bourbon festival. I arrived on Thursday and was invited to a Bourbon panel discussion at Lit Cigar Bar. The discussion panel was led by Steve Akley... Continue Reading →
Recently, I was asked what whiskey a group of folks should give to a departing, well-liked co-worker. Of course, anyone would like an allocated difficult-to-find bourbon or rye, and more and more brands of good-gifting whiskeys are falling into that... Continue Reading →
