When it comes to these harder to source bourbons, often people are looking for easier to find, less expensive substitutes that have a similar flavor profile. It had been suggested to us recently that we should try the Pinhook High Proof Bourbon in comparison to the Stagg Jr.
Last week we ventured into uncharted territory as we tried an alcohol-free bourbon. We quickly found out that we have yet to develop an appreciation for that beverage category. We will eventually try another offering of that ilk but for this week's show we decided to return to the type of bourbon that does contain…
For our final episode before Thanksgiving we will be trying the Old Grand-Dad 114 Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Several of our listeners had suggested this as great value bourbon (around $20) that could be enjoyed straight and used as a mixer. Since that is a combination we are always on the lookout for we thought we…
If you are at all familiar with About Beverages then you know that we are quite fond of bourbon. We have had bourbon from a wide variety of distillers and from different states, but until this episode we have not had any bourbon that was made in Nevada. For this week’s show we will be…
This week once again finds us trying an offering from one of our favorite beverage categories; bourbon. There are so many great choices on your local merchants shelves (and also many that are not), that making a choice can be intimidating to say the least. We, however, remain undaunted and are happy to dive right…
For several years we have been big fans of bourbon with our devotion growing stronger with each delicious sip. It comes as no surprise to us that we are not alone. Bourbons such as Pappy Van Winkle have developed almost mythical reputations and have become harder and harder to find. The bottles that are available…
At long last, the weather is finally starting to show signs of cooling down in our part of the country. It only took until the last week of October, but we are sure happy to see some signs of autumn in the air. A dropping thermometer and the continued turning of the calendar both remind…
When you stop and think about it, the amount of options we have in the beverage world is overwhelming, to say the least. For example, the distillery that makes the bourbon we are trying for this episode makes ten different bourbons, all with distinct recipes. Today we will be trying the Four Roses Single Barrel…
Recently, the Trader Joe’s that Keith works at was able to obtain a liquor license that allows them to sell spirits. Not the ethereal or otherworldly kind, but the type you drink. These types of beverages are also known as “hard liquor.” They are called this because they have a considerably higher alcohol by volume…
About Beverages posted its first podcast way back in 2009, but its origins go back farther than that. We had discussed doing a beverage-based podcast as far back as 2007, based on the fact that we loved talking about beverages of all kinds. The beverage that was the original source for these early discussions is…