by bourbonwomen | Dec 1, 2024 | Community, Whiskey Education
Ever wanted to train your nose like a bourbon pro? Let’s talk about how to make a bourbon sensory kit from your pantry! You don’t need fancy gadgets or expensive kits to get started—you can create your own sensory kit with everyday items from your pantry. Smell,...
by bourbonwomen | Nov 30, 2024 | Community, Whiskey Education
Whether Dale Carnegie would agree or not, the basic principles of his How to Win Friends and Influence People could be rewritten as a primer for sharing whiskey and bourbon culture with your friends and family. Those same tenets work equally well whether you’re...
by bourbonwomen | Nov 27, 2024 | Community, Whiskey Education
Bourbon has long been a gift of tradition, warmth, and camaraderie—perfect for holiday celebrations with family, friends, and colleagues. Whether you’re shopping for a corporate group, your closest friends, or a family gathering, bourbon and whiskey gifts offer...
by bourbonwomen | Nov 26, 2024 | Bourbon Recipes, Whiskey Education
This holiday season, bring out the rich, warm flavors of bourbon and impress your guests with a festive table that’s all about indulgence. Whether you’re gathering with family, friends, or fellow bourbon lovers, these bourbon-inspired dishes (some from our very own...
by bourbonwomen | Nov 19, 2024 | Community, Whiskey Education
In the world of bourbon, subtle changes in the production process can lead to big differences in flavor. Two popular techniques that distillers use to create unique and nuanced whiskey expressions are staving and secondary finishing. While both methods focus on...
by bourbonwomen | Nov 12, 2024 | Community, Whiskey Education
In the final part of our series, we look at the often-overlooked but critical elements of whiskey—sweetness, astringency, and acidity. These aspects, while subtle, can make or break the flavor profile and balance of a fine whiskey. Sweetness Evaluation: The...
