Pourch Picks: Beacon shines on Wild Turkey’s finale, Woodford gets sweet, and Buffalo Trace battles back
Pull up a chair and pour something neat—this week in bourbon brings a final salute to Wild Turkey’s Master’s Keep series with the 118-proof Beacon, a bold new experiment from Woodford Reserve with Sweet Oak Bourbon, and good news from Buffalo Trace after recent flooding. Plus, Jim Beam revs up with a high-octane Formula 1 partnership. Get the full roundup of bourbon news, releases, and industry insights.
The Pourch Bourbon Roundup: Cognac-finished 1792 lands, Frank August nabs “World’s Best,” Curry’s Player Exclusive drops, and KBF pours flow
Pull up a chair and pour a finger this week brought a tasty mix of fresh releases, big-time accolades, and festival buzz across bourbon country. Here’s what had us talking on the porch. New Releases 1792 Bourbon unveils Cognac Cask Finish 1792 rolled out a new Cognac Cask Finish that takes its Kentucky Straight Bourbon […]
How to Read a Bourbon Label (and Actually Know What You’re Buying)
Ever stood in front of the bourbon aisle and felt overwhelmed by all the fine print? Words like ‘straight,’ ‘small batch,’ or ‘bottled in bond’ aren’t just marketing, hey tell you exactly what’s in the bottle and how it was made. In this guide, we’ll break down the key parts of a bourbon label so you can shop smarter, sip with confidence, and maybe even impress a few friends along the way.
Where Did Bourbon Originate? A Journey Through Early American Spirits
Picture the American frontier in the late 18th century. Pioneers are carving out homesteads, planting corn, and building log cabins in the rolling hills. In these early communities, a simple curiosity became a craft. People wanted to turn the grain they grew into something more than food. They wanted to make a drink that could warm them on cold nights, lift their spirits at celebrations, and bring neighbors together. That drink was the early form of bourbon.
How to Taste Bourbon Like a Pro
If you’ve ever wondered why one bourbon tastes like caramel and vanilla while another leans into spice and smoke, the secret isn’t locked away in some bourbon master’s playbook. It’s in how you taste. Learning to taste bourbon “like a pro” isn’t about showing off; it’s about deepening the experience and noticing what’s in your glass.
5 Things Every Bourbon Beginner Gets Wrong
A lot of people step into bourbon with a few misconceptions in tow. Let’s set the record straight on five of the most common mistakes beginners make.
What Makes Bourbon, Bourbon?
Pull up a chair and pour a glass — let’s talk about what makes bourbon, well, bourbon. It isn’t just “whiskey from Kentucky” and it definitely isn’t any brown spirit that happens to taste a little sweet. Bourbon has a rulebook, shaped by history and tradition, that separates it from every other whiskey in the world.
What Makes Bourbon Bourbon?
Pull up a chair and pour a glass — let’s talk about what makes bourbon, well, bourbon. It isn’t just “whiskey from Kentucky” and it definitely isn’t any brown spirit that happens to taste a little sweet. Bourbon has a rulebook, shaped by history and tradition, that separates it from every other whiskey in the world.