A common misconception is that bourbon always gets better with age. Master Distillers and enthusiasts often agree that 12 years is the maximum age most bourbons his their sweet spot. While many of the ultra-aged bourbons of recent years have been woody messes, some have been pretty tasty. Here’s our list.
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 [email protected].
In terms of barware, no question is posed to us here at ModernThirst more than those regarding our opinions on whiskey stones, ice spheres, and ice cubes. So it fits in nicely that we were approached about trying out a couple of products from Practico Kitchen, including the PractiCube ice tray and the IceCubby Ice Sphere storage tray.
We were sent test units of each and we promised to give our unbiased opinion.
PRODUCT TEST UPDATE: After One Month of aging, Modernthirst gathers a tasting panel to evaluate the progress of Beyond Barrels Aging Masts.
ModernThirst’s list of bourbon and whiskey mash bills updated for September, 2015
ModernThirst.com offers a review on the latest release of Parker’s Heritage Collection from Heaven Hill. A Straight Malt Whiskey, this 9th Edition is a strong departure from traditional bourbon. Read more for complete notes.
PHC9 Hit stores today!
Buffalo Trace releases details of the 2015 Antique Collection. Flippers and hoarders everywhere rejoice while regular Joes just shake their heads.
A ModernThirst branded Glencairn Glass
Five traditions America should embrace for Bourbon Heritage Month.
[amazon_link asins=’B00H143UXW,B06Y1VGMH2′ template=’MT-product-carousel’ store=’modernthirstc-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’89cd9de4-ff80-11e7-ad0b-b3d612b3a656′] For Immediate Release – August 31, 2015 FRANKFORT, Ky. – For his eighth and final time before leaving office, Gov. Steve Beshear today declared September to be “Bourbon Heritage Month” in the Bluegrass and praised the thriving signature industry for its monumental growth during his tenure. Since 2007 when Gov. Beshear took office, the number of distilleries has tripled, Bourbon production and jobs have both nearly doubled and the number of aging barrels has actually exceeded the state’s population – a fact the Governor often touts in appearances. “The skyrocketing success of our legendary…