Does the number of barrels really matter in your bourbon? Absolutely. But perhaps not in the way you think. If you’ve spent time exploring bourbon, you’ve probably noticed bottles labeled small batch or single barrel. Both sound special, but what do these terms actually mean? And is one better than the other? Understanding the difference… Read more »
New to bourbon? Learn the basics, from mash bills and flavor profiles to tasting, ordering, and finding the bourbon styles you enjoy. Bourbon can seem complicated when you’re just getting started. Walk into a bourbon bar, and suddenly you’re confronted with words like wheated, high rye, small batch, single barrel, bottled-in-bond, and barrel proof. Then… Read more »
By: Justin Dyer The Senate Concurrent Resolution #19 of the 88th Congress May 4, 1964. Like any other, it is a seemingly ordinary date, but this day holds a special place in history for bourbon lovers. On this day, the United States Congress decided that bourbon was a “Distinctive Product of the United States.” In… Read more »