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Author: Bill
Bill
Bill is the Co-Founder, Editor-in Chief, and official Bourbon-o-Phile for ModernThirst.com, and Founder and Chief Blending Officer for Four Gate Whiskey Company. He is a native of Louisville, KY in the heart of Bourbon Country. He attended the University of Kentucky in the mid to late 1990s. He has also been published on Liquor.com. He has conducted various bourbon and whiskey tastings in cities across the country, and consulted for multiple national labels. He is married with two daughters, and lives in east Louisville. You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter @BillStraub and email him at Bill@ModernThirst.com.
Video tasting of Mellow Corn Bottled-in-Bond straight corn whiskey from Heaven Hill Distilleries.
NEAT: The Story of Bourbon is coming to EST and VOD on February 20th! Directed by David Altrogge and Narrated by Steve Zahn, NEAT dives into the rich and storied world of bourbon. Exploring its colorful history, charismatic characters, and uniquely American process, the film is a celebration of the artistry that makes America’s only native spirit.
Video tasting review of Pinhook Straight Rye Lot 001
Bill tastes and reviews David Nicholson Reserve Bourbon
They no longer exist, but they should. ModernThirst lists a handful of one-time limited whiskey releases that can and should be recreated.
ModernThrist tastes a flavored whiskey form Spectrum Spirits.
Over-aged bourbon used to be the hallmark of bad bourbon. Is it now the goal?
Ever Wondered what the Editor of ModernThirst keeps on his own bar? Here you go…
Bill tastes and rates Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batch C917, Heaven Hill’s follow up to the 2017 Whiskey of the Year.