Welcome back, whiskey lovers! If you have ever stared longingly at a back bar behind velvet ropes, wondered what all the fuss is about regarding allocated bourbon, or tried to wrap your head around why some bottles command the price of a used car, y…
Welcome back to the blog! If you are a regular listener of the podcast, you know we love diving deep into the technical weeds of bourbon production. We talk endlessly about mash bills, yeast strains, rickhouse placement, and rickhouse climates. But …
Welcome back to the podcast blog, folks! If you are anything like us, your ears instantly perk up at the mention of one specific family name in the American whiskey landscape: Van Winkle. For decades, the mere whisper of "Pappy" has been enough to s…
Welcome back, bourbon lovers! If you have been following the podcast, you know we love diving headfirst into the fascinating world of craft whiskey, rare pours, and exceptional store picks. In today's blog post, we are expanding on some of the incre…
Welcome back to the Bourbon, Brass & Beyond blog! Today, we are diving deep into one of the most fascinating scientific and sensory rabbit holes in the entire whiskey industry: barrel entry proof. If you are a bourbon aficionado, you likely know tha…
Welcome back to the blog! If you are anything like us, hunting down unique single barrel picks is practically a sport. Every state control board releases its own gems, but when the Ohio Liquor control system, better known as OHLQ, drops a batch of s…
Welcome back, whiskey enthusiasts! If you are anything like us, half the fun of exploring the world of bourbon lies in the unexpected. You pull a cork expecting the classic trinity of vanilla, caramel, and oak, only to be hit with an aromatic profil…
Welcome back, whiskey lovers and curious sippers! If you have ever wondered how the magic of wood truly transforms a simple grain spirit into a complex, amber nectar, you are in the absolute right place. On the podcast this week, we took a deep dive…
Welcome back to the Bourbon, Brass & Beyond blog, where we take the deep dives, complex tasting notes, and fascinating whiskey nerdery from our audio episodes and translate them into words you can savor. If you are anything like us, you view bourbon…
Welcome back to the Bourbon, Brass and Beyond blog! If you are anything like us, the mere mention of a new Stagg batch is enough to make your heart skip a beat. Buffalo Trace's flagship high-proof, uncut, and unfiltered bourbon always commands atten…
Welcome back to the blog! If you are as obsessed with American whiskey as we are, you know that certain names carry an undeniable weight in the industry. Names like Beam, Dant, Van Winkle, and Russell are practically royalty. On a recent episode of …
Welcome back to the Bourbon, Brass, and Beyond blog! If you are a regular listener of our podcast, you know we never do things halfway, especially when it comes to celebrating milestones. Recently, we gathered around the microphones for a very speci…
Welcome back to the Bourbon Brass and Beyond blog! If you are anything like us, the world of American whiskey is a never-ending journey of discovery, flavor profiles, and the relentless hunt for that next great pour. Recently, we had the incredible …
Welcome back to the blog, whiskey lovers! If you have been following our journey here at Bourbon, Brass, and Beyond, you know that we live for the pursuit of incredible whiskey. But every once in a while, an experience comes along that completely re…
Welcome back, bourbon enthusiasts, brass lovers, and faithful listeners of the show! If you are a regular listener, you know we pride ourselves on bringing you deep, sprawling conversations about the finest whiskeys on the market, the intricacies of…
In the vast and often overwhelming landscape of American whiskey, few names command as much reverence as George T. Stagg. As the crown jewel of the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC), this uncut, unfiltered powerhouse has set the standar…
Introduction: More than just a pour When most people think about bourbon, their minds immediately jump to the sensory experience: the amber hue catching the light, the subtle burn of high-proof spirit, or the complex notes of vanilla, oak, and cara…
Welcome back to the blog! In our most recent episode, we took a deep dive into one of the most recognizable names on the bottom-to-middle shelf of your local liquor store: 1792. While many people are familiar with the standard Small Batch release, t…
Welcome back to the blog, bourbon lovers! If you just tuned into our latest episode, "Happy 4th! HH90th, RR13 45th, Star Hill 2026, and Caleb's Crossing; Ep. 68," you've already had a taste of the exciting bourbons we explored. Today, we're going to…
Welcome, fellow bourbon lovers, to another deep dive into the world of distilled spirits! In our latest episode, Happy 4th! HH90th, RR13 45th, Star Hill 2026, and Caleb's Crossing; Ep. 68, we had the distinct pleasure of exploring some truly special…
Welcome back to the blog, whiskey enthusiasts! In our latest episode, titled Frey Ranch 4 and 5 Grain #OHLQ Single Barrel Picks; Ep. 67, we delved into the fascinating world of Frey Ranch bourbons, specifically the 4 Grain and 5 Grain expressions. W…
Welcome back to the blog, bourbon enthusiasts! If you're anything like us, the recent OHLQ Super Saturday bourbon drop was an event to remember – or perhaps, a blur of anticipation and strategic planning. For those who braved the lines, navigated th…
Dive deep into the Old Grand-Dad lineup, from everyday sippers to dusty treasures. We'll explore how proof and age impact the flavor profile and discuss why these bourbons remain a favorite for many. Welcome back to the blog, bourbon enthusiasts! I…
Welcome back to the blog, bourbon enthusiasts! In our latest episode, #OHLQ #BuffaloTrace Drop and Old Grand-Dad Spectacular; Ep. 65, we dove deep into the exhilarating, and sometimes maddening, world of rare bourbon acquisition. We discussed the re…