Barmen 1873 is made by Coors Whiskey Co., yes, that Coors. It all started 20 years ago when David Coors turned to his Dad and asked, “Why don’t we make whiskey?” His Dad would respond, “Because we’re good at one thing, and that’s beer.” In many families that would be the end of the discussion, but David didn’t stop there. A nearly two decade journey led to the creation of Coors Whiskey Co. After four […]
This week’s review Bib & Tucker Small Batch Bourbon Aged 6 Years is the source of another rant. Yes, I went to the state mafia control liquor store and was disappointed with that bourbon was on the shelf. A lot of New Hampshire made bourbon that for the most part is crap. A lot of MGP Bourbons that are more of a disappointment than a win. Colorado, Missouri, Wyoming bourbons but very little Kentucky Bourbon. […]
According to the label, of Clyde May’s, “Clyde May was a moonshiner by trade but a craftsman by heart. He made his famous whiskey in hand-built copper stills, with fresh Alabama spring water and the finest local ingredients. The man was locked up for his passion — eight months in the federal penitentiary — yet he started up those copper stills the day he got out. This straight bourbon honors Clyde’s dedication to the craft. We […]