Welcome back to the blog, fellow spirits enthusiasts! This week on the podcast, we had an absolutely mind-blowing conversation with Morgan from Winthrop Liquors. He sent over some truly exceptional whiskey samples that had us all reaching for our ta…
Welcome back to the Bourbon Brass and Beyond blog! In our latest episode, Ep. 24, we embarked on a flavorful journey, dissecting the nuances of three distinct offerings from the esteemed Michter's distillery: the Small Batch US1, the Toasted Barrel,…
Welcome back to the blog, fellow enthusiasts of all things spirited! In our latest episode, Episode 8: Old Dusty 1944 Old Crow, we embarked on a truly remarkable journey through time, uncorking a bottle of 1944 Old Crow bourbon. The experience was, …
Welcome back to the blog, fellow spirits enthusiasts! In our latest episode, Pappy & Weller: Buffalo Trace Wheated Mashbill; Ep. 16, we dove deep into the captivating world of Buffalo Trace Distillery's iconic wheated bourbons, specifically touc…
Welcome back to the blog, folks! If you’ve just tuned into our latest episode, Nightcap Episode 4: 1962 Pappy's (Very) Old Fitzgerald, you're in for a treat. We spent some quality time exploring the legendary Old Fitzgerald bourbon, and in thi…
Introduction: A Taste of Four Roses and the Episode Welcome back to the blog, fellow enthusiasts! In our latest episode, titled Four Roses, $775 Million, and Thunder Snow; Ep. 23, we embarked on a journey that, while diverse in its conversational t…
The air crackles with an energy that's hard to define, a palpable buzz that builds with every passing day. It’s that feeling of anticipation, the pre-concert jitters that settle in your stomach, knowing that soon, you'll be immersed in the raw…
Welcome back to the blog, fellow bourbon enthusiasts! In our latest episode, "Pappy 15 the best Van Winkle? Ep. 21", we dove headfirst into the legendary world of Pappy Van Winkle, with a particular focus on the highly coveted 15-year-old expression…
Family legacies in bourbon lore are deeply rooted in the stories behind many of the products which the distilleries produce. Stories of the night bonded warehouse guard (John E. Fitzgerald and Larceny) or various made up stories of confiscated…
Welcome back to the blog, fellow whiskey enthusiasts! In our latest episode, "Handy, Sazerac, and Full Proof Oh My! Buffalo Trace Rye Mashbill; Ep. 17", we embarked on a delightful journey into the complex and often misunderstood world of rye whiske…
The ultimate unicorn, Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Series Bourbons. These are the high end offerings of Buffalo Trace's Wheated Mash bill number 3. How this mash bill came to be known is a story lore and absolute perfection. Julian V…
On the upcoming episode 15, which will be released January 16th, Bob and I taste 3 of the 4 Bourbons from Buffalo Trace's High Rye Mash bill. Mash bill number 2. Rye adds a layer of complexity to any whiskey. Natural notes of baking spice, ci…
Buffalo Trace Distillery has over 20 Brands of Bourbon/Whiskey. All of these brands come from four distinct mash bills. The recipes for these mash bills are not published, but there is a lot of information surfing the web. We know …
Merry Christmas from Dan and Family, It has been an exciting year for us at Bourbon, Brass & Beyond. My family and I moved into our house in June of 2024. Although we did a 5 and a half week RV trip that summer, we quickly l…