The ultimate beginner's guide to BOURBON!

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Today’s video is all about bourbon - America’s native spirit! Bourbon whiskey has exploded in popularity over the past decade, with some bottles becoming the most sought-after whiskies in the world. But you can still find great bourbon that doesn’t break the bank. In this episode, we’re breaking down what makes bourbon unique, exploring the different styles out there, and I’ll share a few tips for picking out that next bottle for your home bar. Cheers!

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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Original Grain: 0:49
The History: 2:42
The Rules: 5:55
The Styles: 11:32
The Recommendations: 26:09
Sign Off: 31:54

THE BOTTLES ON THE TABLE
Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Four Roses Single Barrel
Blanton’s Single Barrel
Larceny Small Batch
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Blue Run High Rye
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Weller Antique 107
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Buffalo Trace
Stagg Jr.
Old Grand-Dad 114
Uncle Nearest 1856
Still Austin Bourbon
Valentine Distilling Mayor Pingree Bourbon

THE TOOLS
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My go-to large shaking tin: https://amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: https://amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: https://amzn.to/2VBUSWh
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Bar spoon: https://amzn.to/3wkkDhg
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To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Original Grain
02:42 The History
05:55 The Rules
11:32 The Styles
26:09 The Recommendations
31:54 Sign Off