Brian Haara
Bourbon. Law. Author.
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Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig 12-Year Barrel Proof B521
Some of the best single barrels that I’ve had during private barrel selections have been “low” proof. I know that high-tier hazmat scorchers get most of the attention, but sub-120 proof barrels are rare—at least for distillate that enter the barrel at the maximum… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig 12-Year Barrel Proof B521”
Log Still Distillery Opens for Business
Kentucky’s newest distillery is owned by descendants of one of the oldest distilling families. J.W. “Wally” Dant III, along with his cousins Lynne Dant and Charles Dant, have now opened Log Still Distillery in Gethsemane, Kentucky. While the grounds are still under construction, the… Continue Reading “Log Still Distillery Opens for Business”
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Releases new field guide
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association Passport program for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® just got a MAJOR upgrade. A new Field Guide is packed full of valuable information about Kentucky’s treasured bourbon distilleries, travel distances from convenient home bases, and it will take you on a… Continue Reading “The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Releases new field guide”
Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Old Fitzgerald Spring 2021 Bottled in Bond and Four Gate Ruby Rye Springs.
Sometimes you have to try bourbon side by side with another whiskey that is totally different. Usually, a wheated bourbon and bourbon with rye as a secondary grain isn’t truly different enough. In most cases, not even a bourbon versus a 51% rye whiskey… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Old Fitzgerald Spring 2021 Bottled in Bond and Four Gate Ruby Rye Springs.”
the Perks of being a book lover
Happy Derby Week! I was so pleased to talk with Amy Smalley and Carrie Vittitoe about what led to Bourbon Justice, books that have influenced us, and what we’re reading. The Perks of Being a Book Lover is a radio show about books, people… Continue Reading “the Perks of being a book lover”
