Jack Daniel’s Bottled in Bond Hitting Shelves Now

June 6, 2018

Have Passport, Will Shop Duty Free

This week I noticed a spike in traffic to a piece from September announcing that Jack Daniel’s would soon bottle in bond. I started asking a few questions to the good folks in-the-know over in Lynchburg. Here’s what I found out:

  • The good news– this Travelers’ Exclusive bottle is now available in major travel retail stores, like airports and cruise ships.
  • The bad news– you’ve gotta leave the U.S. for a few days to buy it. (OK, that’s not really bad news, but makes for an expensive bottle of Jack)
  • The speculation– Jack Daniel’s has a history of releasing new products in this manner before launching them for distribution stateside. Those without international travel plans in the near future- don’t panic! It’s coming.
  • Why you should care– this is the first bottled in bond Tennessee Whiskey that we can find record of.
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Mint Julep Nashville Taking Off on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail

June 4, 2018

Need a reason to get up early over the weekend? Jump on a luxury tour bus and head out on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail with Mint Julep Experiences. A staple on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Mint Julep crossed the southern border and is here to help you get your passport stamped at a variety of Tennessee distilleries. Offering tours five days a week, Mint Julep is your ticket for a day trip out of Nashville.

The thirty or so distilleries making up the Tennessee Whiskey Trail are spread all across the state, from Memphis to the Tri Cities. Mint Julep is currently concentrating their efforts to explore the Trail in Middle Tennessee, maximizing your day by hitting the road first thing in the morning. The “Legends” tour hits Tennessee whiskey giants Jack Daniels and George Dickel while the “Rising Stars” tour focuses on Tennessee’s craft distilleries. Both tours are about 8 hours and include VIP treatment at the host distilleries as well as lunch and an expert guide to provide a backdrop to the history and color of the Tennessee whiskey landscape.

I was recently treated to a trip out on the new bus, and we hit the Trail for a taste of the “Rising Star” experience. The first stop was at Corsair Distillery where we were treated to a tour and a smorgosboard of cocktail offerings. This is a great way to jump start your day; pack a cooler or a flask to keep the party going on your trip down to H Clark and Leiper’s Fork distilleries. Further tours and lots more tastings await.

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Whether you’re visiting for the first time and want to visit the grandfathers of Tennessee whiskey or you’re looking to expand your horizons into the craft scene, there’s no bad day on the Trail. Contact the Nashville team at Mint Julep to book your tour, or create your own personalized itinerary! These guys have a decade of experience in Kentucky and are now ready roll through Tennessee.

 

 

 

Bourbon Classic Weekend- Your Guide for 2018

February 15, 2018

 

Now a staple on the bourbon enthusiast’s calendar, Bourbon Classic returns for its sixth year of uniting the bourbon and culinary worlds in Louisville, Kentucky. The 2018 events will take place Feburary 28 – March 3, 2018. This is an event that transcends your run-of-the-mill whiskey tasting and, whether it’s your first or fifth time, the team behind the Classic keeps this event fresh and current.

Will you have a chance to meet master distillers? Yes. Will you get to taste fantastic bourbons? Absolutely. Will you eat like a king? Definitely. Read More

Hard to Swallow

January 28, 2018

So, Diageo is up to its dirty tricks again… After a failed attempt to lessen the definition of Tennessee whiskey, they’ve put out a Canadian “bourbon mash” whiskey (already discontinued), and now they’re attacking the standards of Scotch whisky with a secret task force. Scotch! Is nothing sacred to this company? Read More