Tag: Kentucky

The Bourbon Raffle Hits Its Stride.

Charitable organizations have held raffles forever, but usually for a low ticket price and for modest items, especially when compared to silent and live auction items.  In the bourbon world, though, raffle item value has been increasing, and now 2023 is taking shape as… Continue Reading “The Bourbon Raffle Hits Its Stride.”

Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Fall 2022 Decanter.

The spring edition of Old Fitzgerald was a surprising 17 years old.  People went nuts.  Then Heaven Hill followed it up with a 19-year old release and enthusiasts clamored for it like no Old Fitzgerald before.  For the smart few who open their bottle,… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Fall 2022 Decanter.”

Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – 15 Stars Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

One of this past fall’s newest bourbons was 15 Stars Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.  15 Stars is a merchant bottler with the good fortune of being able to source from Kentucky—which of course is getting easier, but not yet for the age obtained by… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – 15 Stars Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.”

Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – Yellowstone Select Landmark Edition

I’ve been a big fan of most of Steve and Paul Beam’s limited edition Yellowstone bourbon releases, and I’ve had an excellent private selection, but until now I haven’t really had their standard releases.  I suppose that the “Landmark Edition” release isn’t exactly standard,… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – Yellowstone Select Landmark Edition”

Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – Fortuna Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

There’s a new resurgence of Old Fortuna, the historic Kentucky Bourbon brand dating back to the late 1800’s.  Its first release is a small batch of just six barrels aged at least six years and bottled at 102 proof. Fortuna was a popular brand… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – Fortuna Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.”