Explore bourbon history, Kentucky whiskey traditions, cocktail recipes,
and the pioneering legacy of Mary Dowling, the Mother of Bourbon™.
Learn how to drink bourbon the right way. This beginner’s guide covers four classic methods, from neat and on the rocks to cocktails, plus nosing techniques, glassware tips, and the best bourbons to start with.
Why Bourbon Is the Perfect Base for Spring Cocktails Spring calls for a shift in your cocktail routine. The heavy, fireside pours give way to
Bottled in bond is the oldest quality standard for American spirits. Learn what the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 requires, why 100 proof matters, and how bonded bourbon differs from standard bourbon.
What makes bourbon sweet? Wheat in the mash bill, toasted barrels, and double-oak aging. Discover the 10 sweetest bourbons to try, from dessert-like wheated expressions to rich double-oaked pours.
Bourbon’s signature vanilla flavor comes from charred oak barrel chemistry. Learn how vanillin extraction works, which bourbon styles deliver the most vanilla, and discover the best vanilla-forward bourbons to try.
Walk into any well-stocked bar or bourbon aisle and the choices can feel overwhelming. You’ll see labels mentioning wheated, high-rye, cask strength, single barrel, double