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Down One Bourbon Bar…Is Silks Jockey Lounge Doomed?
A few nights ago, some friends of mine gathered at Silks Jockey Lounge at Louisville’s legendary Galt House Hotel. While we imbibed, we had the opportunity to meet Roberto, a member of Silk’s management team. Not wanting to miss the opportunity to praise him and his establishment, he breathed a heavy sigh. “The days of [...]
Fatwashing: The Art of Crafting Bacon Infused Bourbon
Forrest and I have uncovered the ancient and mysterious process of fat washing spirits! Actually, fat washing isn’t all that ancient. And its not all that mysterious either. But that’s neither here nor there. Fat Washing?! Fat washing is the process of infusing a liquid with fat in order to distract the flavor of the [...]
I’m Bringing Pickle Back!
Bourbon with a pickleback ?!?! After consulting with Senior Bartender at the Drink and Dagger, Tony, I was advised not to publish this article. Thats exactly why I am publishing this article. if you are a Scotch fan, you are already familiar with the pickle back, but if you are a long time bourbon drinker, [...]
New Study: Whiskey Drinkers Tip Better [Surprise, Surprise!]
Restaurant Sciences, an independent restaurant industry syndicated data and insight analysis company has done the unthinkable (collective gasp!) in conducting the first-ever study of beer, wine and spirits gratuity! The company sifted through more than 4 million guest checks to reveal what I already knew as a Bartender: Bourbon drinkers tip better! Drinkers typically [...]
The Best 5 Bourbon Beers on the Market
Welcome to the dawn of the Bourbon Beer Revolution! I have a confession: I haven’t always been a bourbon man. In fact, it wasn’t until I moved to the great state of Kentucky that I truly developed an affinity for Kentucky straight whiskey. My previous beverage of choice was beer despite a bland and blase market that [...]
Tasting Notes
Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel Bourbon Review
Proof: 100 Age: No Age Statement Distillery: Rock Hill Farms Distillery at the Leestown Sazerac Distillery Master Distiller: Harlen … [Read More...]
Ezra Brooks 12 Year Old Bourbon Review
Proof: 98 Age:12 Year Old Distillery: Heaven Hill Distilleries, Bardstown, Kentucky Master Distiller: Parker Beam Season: Spring The … [Read More...]
Welcome to Rowans Creek!
Proof: 100 Age: 12 Year Old Distillery: Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Bardstown Kentucky Production Manager: Drew Kulsveen Season: … [Read More...]
On The Kentucky Bourbon Trail
On the Kentucky Urban Bourbon Trail
Most bourbon enthusiasts have heard of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail – legendary bourbon distillers whose grounds are open to public tours and … [Read More...]
What Is Whiskey? The Taft Decision
Oftentimes a guest will as "What makes a spirit a bourbon? Who sets the rules for what can be considered bourbon and what cant?" Believe it or not, … [Read More...]
The Old Fashioned Cocktail Revisited (and how we screwed it up!)
It has been nearly a decade since I have gone through bartending school. Back then, I can remember two things about Old Fashioned cocktails: #1 - I … [Read More...]
