Coming Full Circle with Maker’s Mark and Star Hill Farms!
In early 2009, I sold my business in Delray and moved to Kansas City, Missouri to be closer to family. My first job there was with a prominent restaurant and nightclub developer called ECI. They had just recently partnered with Maker’s Mark Distillery to open 3 bourbon themed steak houses in KC, Louisville and Indianapolis. […]
From the Father of Modern Bourbon to Castle & Key
Colonel Edmond Hayes Taylor (he was not actually a colonel btw) is often awarded the above title for his many contributions to the bourbon industry and of course, being the champion of the still relevant “Bottled-In-Bond Act” of 1897. That bit of legislation was truly the first and still most effective at beginning to clean […]
A Warren Visit From Mr. Bottled-In-Bond!
People often ask me if brown spirits were so dead for so long then what happened to bring them to the point where they are now? (and that point is probably their peak of popularity all-time!) There is no one simple answer to that but more likely a confluence of pop culture connections and more […]
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month!!
Bourbon holds a special place in American history. It truly is our national spirit. Dating back to the days of Elijah Craig and even before, it truly has been intertwined in our culture, people and heritage. Even the United States Congress passed a law in 1964 called the Bourbon Act that emphatically state bourbon is […]
Back again in the Blue Grass State!
Our Damn Good team of whiskey tasters returned to Kentucky this week to visit the most talked about, awarded and celebrated distillery on the planet: Buffalo Trace in Frankfort! Several of our WCC members accompanied Jeff and Brian on this most recent trip and were treated to a tour followed by an extensive tasting of […]
The New Angel’s Envy Barrel Pick: A True Team Effort!
The latest and greatest Damn Good Hospitality barrel pick has arrived and it might be the most unique yet! Angel’s Envy sent us an actual kit where we received samples from three of their best barrels. Our mission as a team was to then cut them down (we would have loved to just buy the […]
It’s All About The Food!!
I worked at a restaurant in Delray called 32east and many considered it the finest cuisine in South Florida. Our Chef, Nick Morfogen, was nominated multiple times for the James Beard award, changed the menu daily and it was probably one of the best restaurants I’ve ever worked or eaten in. (That includes my nearly […]
And even more Damn Good Honey Barrels!?! Wait, what’s a “honey” barrel?
Someone asked me recently what a honey barrel was. And continued that if the barrel had “honey” in it then wouldn’t that disqualify it as a true bourbon? To set the record straight: it’s true, bourbon cannot have honey in it! Nothing but water, the grain and yeast. But that’s not what we’re talking about […]
Grab your seat at the Warren Tasting Bar!
I’m using this week’s blog to invite all friends of Warren to join me at the Library VIP tasting bar! There’s no fee, you can order what you like (Full food and drink menu is available!) and best of all; you can try any one of our over 1000 whiskies! Let me help introduce you […]
Back from Kentucky and now on to Virginia!
Brian, Jeff and I along with two of our esteemed WCC members (Wendi and Tom!) recently returned to Kentucky where we were able to secure yet another beautiful barrel of bourbon for our Warren faithful at Limestone Branch Distillery, makers of Yellowstone! What a unique, beautiful and intimate facility! (Their tour guide, Steve Fontaye, is […]